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In Iowa, Republicans Love Babies, But Babies Are Still Undecided -- PICTURES

Updated: August 12, 2011 | 4:06 p.m.
August 12, 2011 | 12:36 a.m.

Candidates for office holding supporters' babies and posing for potentially adorable photo ops is a tradition of campaigning. However, these small humans are often unpredictable and don't always smile and coo when in the spotlight. So what do you get when you combine a photo-ready politician with a youngster unacquainted with the demands of the 24-hour news cycle? Click through to find out.

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