Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
Summary
President Trump and the Republican National Committee are holding a midterm convention in Dallas to energize supporters before the November elections. While some GOP candidates plan to attend and speak at the event, many running in close races are skipping it to focus on campaigning in their home areas.Key Facts
- The Republican National Committee midterm convention is held this week in Dallas at the American Airlines Center.
- President Trump calls the event a big rally to celebrate his first two years and encourage voter turnout.
- Some Republican candidates running in competitive races are not attending, choosing to campaign locally instead.
- CBS News contacted 60 GOP candidates; only 4 confirmed attendance, 5 said no, and most did not respond.
- The convention will feature speeches by President Trump, Vice President Vance, and other Trump allies.
- This is the first midterm party convention since 1982, and it’s more like a rally than a formal nominating event.
- Attendance is stronger among candidates in districts where President Trump is popular.
- The event aims to boost voter support for the Republican agenda and candidates in the upcoming election.
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