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August 24, 2026
Republicans Plan Dallas Convention to Rally Support Ahead of Midterms
- The convention is set for September 9-10 and expects around 30,000 attendees.
- Organizers have raised $42 million to fully fund the event, featuring President Trump and other key GOP figures.
- Some candidates in competitive races are hesitant to attend, fearing association with Trump could hurt their campaigns.
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- For Republicans, Dallas convention is both rally and rescue missionAug 24, 2026 at 10:26 AM · Reuters
- Republicans turn to Trump for midterm rescue as strategists fear plan could backfireAug 24, 2026 at 11:12 AM · Independent