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The GOP is staging an unusual, two-night midterm convention in Dallas with Donald Trump headlining, as they aim to boost candidates ahead of November. A CNBC analysis shows only 19 of the 45 most competitive House and Senate races have speaking slots, with several in tight races slated to speak while many vulnerable Republicans skip the event amid logistical hurdles and NFL game conflicts.
Trump is set to appear on both nights of the GOP’s unprecedented Dallas midterm convention, underscoring his decade-long hold on the party even as Republicans face a post‑Trump transition. The event signals continued loyalty to him amid headwinds from his poll numbers, while Republicans plan a heavy campaign push and increasingly discuss who will lead the party after the midterms.
Dozens of Republican lawmakers will not attend Trump’s Texas midterm convention, with Politico reporting about 45 GOP members skipping due to concerns it will hurt their reelection chances. Costs to attend start around $25,000, and some say Trump’s rambling messaging could hurt the party, leading to calls to distance themselves—including scrubbing Trump from campaign sites—while analysts warn the election could be tough for Republicans.
State GOP groups are turning the Dallas midterm convention into a fundraising event for local candidates, with ticket prices ranging from about $1,300–$1,500 in Alabama to a $250,000 'golden VIP' option in California and $20,000 honorary-delegate tickets in Texas, as the gathering is framed more as a rallying effort than traditional delegate business.
President Trump announced a first-ever Dallas-based midterm convention, a move critics deem desperate as polls show the GOP likely to lose control of the House and potentially the Senate; Texas's Senate race remains a dead heat at 47% between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, while analysts like Nate Silver give Democrats strong odds for winning the House and a more uncertain path for the Senate, prompting widespread mockery on social media.
At the RNC winter meeting in Santa Barbara, the committee moved forward with holding a midterm convention in 2026, changing party rules to allow a non-presidential-year gathering and signaling Trump’s central role in the GOP's strategy. The White House will determine the date and possibly a Las Vegas venue, aiming to nationalize the midterms around Trump and energize voters, though Democrats have floated a similar idea with no final decision yet and GOP officials acknowledge potential risks to centering the race on a single figure.
The White House is strategizing with House Republicans to promote the tax-and-spending bill ahead of the midterms, emphasizing its benefits for working families and aiming to improve its public perception, despite some internal disagreements and polling challenges.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was initially reluctant but ultimately agreed to support a rare mid-decade redistricting effort driven by President Trump, aimed at flipping GOP seats in Congress. The move faced internal opposition from Texas Republicans and was justified by claims of addressing constitutional concerns, though it has sparked broader political and legal debates, with potential national implications for redistricting strategies.
The article reviews the first six months of President Trump's second term, highlighting public opinion, ongoing controversies like Epstein, legislative challenges, and international issues, while also touching on political strategies and upcoming elections.