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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump and Republicans will descend upon Dallas, Texas for the Republican midterm election convention. That’s right, midterm convention — it’s OK, that’s a phrasing that naturally draws a double take.

Some Republicans, like Senate Majority Leader John Thune and many Republicans fighting for their paychecks in battleground districts will avoid the confab as Trump and Mike Johnson try to make the case to voters for keeping them in the majority.

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