GOP bets on Trump-centered Dallas convention to fuel midterm turnout

The GOP is staging its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, dubbed "Trumpapalooza," to center the election on Donald Trump and boost turnout. The strategy aims to mobilize the base but risks tying Republican candidates to Trump's low approval ratings and controversial policies, leading several contenders to skip the event. With Democrats showing stronger enthusiasm in polls, Republicans worry the convention could backfire in battleground races, making turnout and messaging crucial as control of Congress hinges on a handful of contests.