The Republican National Committee is holding its first-ever midterm convention in Texas, titled "The Great American Comeback", amidst polls suggesting a possible Democratic "blue wave" in November. Zeteo journalist Swin Suebsaeng will be reporting live from the convention in Dallas. The event has 0 associated key numbers mentioned in the article. The article is an appeal for support from readers, as Zeteo is a subscriber-funded publication that aims to provide fearless and independent journalism.
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The Republican National Committee (RNC) is hosting its first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, from September 9-10, with the goal of rallying voters around President Donald Trump's record ahead of the November elections. The event, dubbed "Trumpapalooza," will feature speeches from Trump and other high-profile Republicans, including Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson. However, some notable Republican leaders have opted out of speaking at the convention, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who instead plans to attend a fundraiser for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign. The RNC has released a list of 109 items and speakers across both nights of the convention, but many congressional lawmakers are skipping the event to campaign in their districts. Democrats, meanwhile, are gearing up to crash the GOP's midterm convention with counterprogramming plans to highlight the affordability crisis and their own agenda for 2026. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is sending four Democratic members to Texas to engage with everyday Americans and hold Republicans accountable for their record on issues like healthcare and taxes. The convention comes as Trump's poll numbers have sagged, and many Republican lawmakers are trying to distance themselves from the president ahead of the elections.
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Zeteo is headed to the Republican National Committee’s midterm convention in Texas.
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The RNC is about to hold its first-ever midterm convention, titled, “The Great American Comeback,” as progressive Democrats continue to make major gains across the country and polls suggest a ‘blue wave; could be coming in November.
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From the name of this convention alone, it’s clear that Trump and the GOP are threatened.
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To get an inside scoop on this major GOP gathering, Zeteo’s very own Swin Suebsaeng will be reporting on the ground from Dallas, bringing you fearless, unvarnished coverage and holding power accountable in real time.
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