Republican Senate candidates divide over appearing with Trump
For nine Republicans running in the most competitive Senate races, the GOP midterm convention in Dallas presents a strategic dilemma: attend and risk alienating swing voters by embracing President Trump, or skip and risk losing his support and base enthusiasm. Five candidates — Ken Paxton, Michael Whatley, Jon Husted, Mike Collins and Mike Rogers — are scheduled to speak in Dallas, while Susan Collins and John E. Sununu are not attending, and Ashley Hinson and Dan Sullivan have not confirmed. The choices could alter turnout dynamics and messaging in key battleground states as campaigns move into late-stage fall contests.
Five competitive Republican Senate candidates are speaking at the Dallas convention
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The Republican midterm convention is this week in Dallas. Candidates must decide whether to attend or skip. Their choices could change turnout and campaign messaging in the fall.
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