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September 2, 2026
Republicans Skip Trump’s Controversial Midterm Convention in Dallas
- A survey revealed that at least 45 out of over 70 GOP candidates are skipping the convention due to prior obligations and personal conflicts.
- Critics within the party describe the convention as a 'waste of time' and express concerns about its effectiveness in rallying support among independents.
- Despite low attendance from candidates, top GOP leaders, including Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, will still participate.
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- Republicans aren’t exactly flocking to Trump’s midterm conventionSep 2, 2026 at 8:45 AM · Politico
- Capitol agenda: GOP does Dallas? Not so muchSep 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM · Politico
- House GOP campaign arm distributes more than 2,000 tickets for midterm convention in TexasSep 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM · The Hill
- No one wants to go to Trump’s ‘waste of time’ midterm convention: reportSep 2, 2026 at 5:02 PM · Independent
- As Trump Throws a Midterm Party, Some Vulnerable Republicans Send RegretsSep 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM · NYT