Republicans in fight to hold on to majority look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularity
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialists
TL;DR
- Republicans are holding a "midterm convention" in Texas to campaign for the upcoming elections.
- Donald Trump is the central figure at the event, despite his low approval rating.
- Some vulnerable Republicans are not attending the convention to avoid association with Trump.
- Low ticket demand and a small expected lawmaker attendance suggest potential issues for the event.
- The RNC is organizing the convention, aiming to showcase Republican policies on lowering costs and securing the border.
- Democrats plan to counter the convention's message with their own presence in Dallas.