Why some key GOP candidates are skipping Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home districts or states.
President Trump describes the Republican National Committee midterm convention as an unprecedented rally, an occasion to commemorate his administration's achievements and rally voters for the upcoming November elections. However, the convention coincides with challenges such as the unpopular Iran war and waning approval ratings for Trump.
Driven by this, several key Republican candidates decide not to attend the Dallas-based event, preferring to campaign directly in their districts or states. Despite this, more than two dozen are scheduled to speak at the convening, with hundreds of other GOP representatives and elected officials slated to attend. The convention, set to take place at the American Airlines Center, aims to highlight the GOP's accomplishments and contrast them with potential Democratic policies.
It is expected to boost turnout at the polls with an emphasis on rallying voters around the president, his agenda, and potential candidates. In certain competitive districts, however, affiliating with Trump and the national party might pose risks, given the historical trend of the incumbent party losing seats in midterms.
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