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> # I've been to a lot of conventions and they're a lot of fun. But when they end, there's always that empty feeling of, 'Oh well. We picked a nominee. I guess the party's over.' Imagine the excitement of leaving the convention, and STILL not knowing who the nominee was. That would be crazy! Crazy exciting!

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