Who won’t be at RNC’s midterm convention in Dallas

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GOP midterm convention begins Wednesday

GOP midterm convention begins Wednesday

Republicans are holding a midterm convention Wednesday and Thursday in Dallas, two months out from a general election that will have high stakes for President Trump and his party.

However, the convention comes at a rough political time for Republicans, with Trump’s approval rating slumping, the unpopular war in Iran recently stretching past the six-month mark and Democrats up in recent polling against Republicans on the generic ballot.

The convention, which has been branded as a “Trump-a-palooza,” has sparked mixed feelings among Republicans. Some have pointed to concerns about costs, timing and the possible political risk of being closely linked to Trump shortly before the election.

With those factors in the background, some Republicans are avoiding the convention altogether. Here’s what you need to know about the members of the GOP who are skipping out on the president’s........

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