MARK DAVIS | GOP Midterm Convention Was A Hit, But Was It Enough?

Republicans Assess Trump’s Convention with a Shrug

“Republicans breathed a sigh of relief that the GOP midterm convention didn’t go poorly. But many aren’t convinced it will help in November,” Politico reports. ”On flights out of Dallas Friday morning, Republicans were grateful that the novel concept of a two-day midterm convention went smoothly. But they had lingering questions about its impact in […]

Notable Alabama GOP candidates skip midterm convention

WASHINGTON — Alabama Republicans at the top of the ticket assembled in Dallas this week for an unusual midterm convention meant to boost President Donald Trump’s party during a tough election year, but most down-ballot GOP candidates in the state…

MARK DAVIS | GOP Midterm Convention Was A Hit, But Was It Enough?

The two most important questions about the just-wrapped Republican midterm convention:  Was it a success, and can it help fend off the disaster everyone expects on November 3? The answers:  Absolutely, and we’ll see. First things first.  When the idea of a midterm convention arose, I was open to it but wondered whether the real-world […]

Vance, Trump close GOP convention with calls for Republicans to turn out in November

DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump closed the first-ever Republican midterm convention Thursday night with sharp attacks on Democrats and urgent calls for turnout, and energizing the party less than two months before the November elections. Vance, delivering the keynote at the American Airlines Center, cast the midterms as a choice… The post Vance, Trump close GOP convention with calls for Republicans to turn out in Nove…

Underwhelming GOP Convention Bolsters Democrats Decision to Skip 2026 Event

Quick Summary: Underwhelming GOP Convention Bolsters Democrats Decision to Skip 2026 Event Democrats skipped their 2026 midterm convention, a decision looking smarter as Republicans’ Dallas event became Trump-centric. Trump’s promise of $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans keep control dominated headlines, overshadowing policy discussions. The Republican convention was under-attended, with empty seats and a […]

Republicans close out GOP midterm convention vowing to keep control of Congress - Now Georgia

Republicans close out GOP midterm convention vowing to keep control of Congress (States Newsroom) — President Donald Trump and Republicans wrapped up their two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on Thursday night, urging voters to ensure the party has another two years with unified control of government. Speakers, many vying for seats in Congress, insisted Democrats regai…