Some battleground Republicans set to skip GOP midterm convention next week
Summary
Several Republican lawmakers running in key election areas have decided not to attend or are unsure about attending the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas next week. The convention aims to promote President Donald Trump's record ahead of the November midterm elections, although Trump’s approval ratings remain low.Key Facts
- The Republican Party will hold its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.
- The convention is planned to support President Donald Trump’s record before the midterm elections.
- Rep. Zach Nunn from Iowa will stay in his district instead of attending the convention.
- Rep. Juan Ciscomani from Arizona will miss the convention due to a debate scheduled the same week.
- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie from Pennsylvania is undecided about attending, pending final scheduling details.
- Rep. Lauren Boebert from Colorado has not decided whether she will go.
- Sen. Susan Collins from Maine will not attend, continuing her usual avoidance of conventions.
- President Trump is expected to attend the convention and give a keynote speech.
- About 100 House Republican members and candidates are expected to attend, roughly half of the GOP House members running this fall.
- Trump’s approval rating is about 33%, the lowest of his two terms, according to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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