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Anonymous Posted 7 years ago
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Meaning of kissed his first baby?

Hi,

What is the meaning of kissed his first baby in the following text?

They announced ( his candidacy for supreme court judge) at the courthouse, prayed with preachers, worked a few busy streets handing out brochures, and shook hands. Ron even kissed his first baby.

Please note that Ron is the candidate.

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S. candidates typically campaign at various public events. At these events there are usually mothers carrying their babies.

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  • candidates typically campaign at various public events.
  • At these events there are usually mothers carrying their babies.
  • It is traditional for the candidate to take a baby offered him from the crowd and to kiss it, presumably to show how approachable he is.
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anonymouskissed his first baby

In the U.S. candidates typically campaign at various public events. At these events there are usually mothers carrying their babies. It is traditional for the candidate to take a baby offered him from the crowd and to kiss it, presumably to show how approachable he is.

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