Trump’s midterm convention fails to move key voters despite $5,000 pledge, poll shows

• A new poll revealed that 68 percent of independent voters in Texas were unaffected by the recent Republican midterm convention in Dallas, despite Donald Trump calling the event a success.
• The convention increased voting excitement among partisans, with 59 percent of Texas Republicans and 53 percent of Texas Democrats reporting greater eagerness to vote.
• Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" check for every American adult if voters help Republicans retain control of Congress.
• Following the convention, the Texas U.S. Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains deadlocked, polling at 46 and 47 percent respectively.
• Trump faces low national approval ratings, recording a net negative 18 percent amid public dissatisfaction over his handling of immigration and Iran.

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Independent voters give Trump the truth: His midterm convention made no impact