Why some battleground GOP candidates are skipping this week's Trump-backed midterm convention

TL;DR

Many Republican candidates in competitive races are skipping the RNC's midterm convention in Dallas.
Candidates cite the need to campaign in their home districts and states as the primary reason for absence.
The convention is structured more like a political rally headlined by President Trump than a traditional party convention.
High fundraising expectations and ticket prices for donors are a point of contention.
There is a perception that the convention is heavily focused on boosting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who faces a tight race.

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