Trump and Vance will headline the Republican midterm convention but some lawmakers are skipping it
Republicans are holding their first-ever two-day midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, headlined by former President Trump and featuring remarks from Vice President Vance. While the event is designed to showcase GOP candidates in key races, a significant number of lawmakers and candidates, particularly those in competitive districts, are opting to skip the convention to focus on campaigning in their home states.
The decision by some Republican lawmakers to skip the convention signals a potential concern about being associated with former President Trump, whose approval numbers are reportedly in the low 30s, and the possible negative impact on their own election chances in the upcoming November midterms.
The convention will likely address topics such as affordability, inflation, and the cost of gas, which are presented as being partly caused by the war with Iran.
