Republicans are set to hold a midterm convention in Texas, focusing heavily on the unpopular president amid economic struggles and an increasingly divisive war. The two-day event will feature the president prominently, despite his low approval ratings, as the party seeks to rally support ahead of November’s House elections. Critics argue the Democratic Party has drifted toward socialism, while Republicans aim to position themselves as the alternative. With inflation and rising costs weighing on voters, the gathering marks a high-stakes effort to shift public sentiment in their favor.
Republicans plan to center the US president at the two-day event, while slamming Democrats as socialistsRepublicans will gather in Texas on Wednesday for a rare “midterm convention”, as they attempt to convince Americans to vote for a party led by a deeply unpopular president who has overseen price increases, inflation, and led the US into an increasingly unpopular war.Donald Trump will dominate the two-day convention, appearing both nights as the GOP works to cling to control of the House of Representatives in November. Republicans plan to put the president at the center of the event, a bold strategy given his approval rating is hovering at about 38%, while accusing the Democratic party as being socialist and out of touch with Americans. Continue reading...
