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September 7, 2026
Republicans Distance Themselves from Trump Ahead of Dallas Convention
- Polling shows Trump's approval rating at an all-time low of 33%, prompting concerns among GOP candidates about his impact on their campaigns.
- Many Republican candidates are skipping the upcoming Dallas convention, fearing that Trump's presence could harm their electoral prospects.
- The RNC is offering free tickets to the convention in an effort to boost attendance, as several high-profile Republicans plan to avoid the event.
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- With the midterms fast approaching, campaign season beginsSep 7, 2026 at 8:43 AM · NPR
- Warning signs abound for Trump's Republicans as midterm campaign begins final sprintSep 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM · Reuters
- Trump’s sinking popularity could cost Republicans control of CongressSep 7, 2026 at 10:57 AM · Independent
- Republicans in battleground states are ditching Trump from their campaign websites: reportsSep 7, 2026 at 11:19 AM · Independent
- Señales de alerta se multiplican para los republicanos de Trump en recta final de campaña en EEUUSep 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM · Reuters
- Trump becoming major liability for Republicans in midterms, new poll showsSep 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM · Independent
- Republicans blast offers of ‘free tickets’ to save Trump from Dallas convention embarrassmentSep 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM · Independent