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The gigantic balloon drop that capped off the Democratic National Convention wasn’t just to celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. As 100,000 red, white and blue ...

MILWAUKEE – Treb Heining’s ambitions for a celebratory atmosphere at this year’s Republican National Convention are sky-high. The self-described “balloon guy” has orchestrated the ...