Minnesota Republicans weigh Trump exposure as Dallas convention looms

As the Dallas GOP convention approaches, Minnesota Republican candidates are split on attendance: some plan to attend at least one day, others are skipping or mum on plans, and leaders stress the challenge of backing Trump while courting independents in tight races. Analysts say Trump’s lingering unpopularity among swing voters makes candidates wary of tying themselves too closely to the president, influencing fundraising, campaigning, and messaging strategies ahead of fall elections.