Five takeaways from first night of historic GOP midterm convention

The first night of the Republican Party’s unprecedented midterm convention on Wednesday evening featured an unexpected appearance from a Democratic senator, a rousing speech from President Donald Trump, and boos for one of the GOP’s top leaders.

Five takeaways from first night of historic GOP midterm convention

TL;DR

  • The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention.
  • A Democratic senator made an unexpected appearance.
  • President Donald Trump delivered a speech.
  • One of the GOP's top leaders received boos.
  • The convention's goal is to rally the base for the midterm elections.