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Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention

The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.

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Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.

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The two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas concluded as a made-for-TV, Trump-centered rally with no formal party business. President Trump promised $5,000 to every adult citizen if Republicans maintain control of Congress, while Vice President JD Vance headlined the final night and the gathering included tributes to 9/11 victims.

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The Republican midterm convention in Dallas included tributes to 9/11 victims, and President Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the 9/11 attack sites on Friday.

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Inside the Republican Midterm Convention, Where It Was ‘Trump-a-Palooza’NYTimes – US
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Inside the Republican Midterm Convention, Where It Was ‘Trump-a-Palooza’

Amid the glitz, glamour and party atmosphere of an unusual midterm convention in Dallas, the president boasted of his accomplishments, predicted Republican victories and all but ignored the daunting political landscape his party faces this fall.

Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm conventionNPR – Politics
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Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention

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Republican strategist shares takeaways from Vance's speech at the GOP convention

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.

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7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.

Dozens of Protesters Gather Outside the Republican Midterm Convention in DallasNYTimes – US
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Dozens of Protesters Gather Outside the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm ConventionNYTimes – US
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7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

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Vance, Trump speaking at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas

President Trump promised to send every adult citizen $5,000, but only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the midterm election, drawing a strong response from House Democrats.

Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real ConventionNYTimes – US
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Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention

No nominations or formal party business will be happening, as they would at a traditional presidential convention. But the made-for-TV speeches will look much the same.

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