Trump's Unconventional Midterm Gambit Falls Flat The Republican Party's decision to host a midterm convention has raised more eyebrows than enthusiasm among potential voters and donors.
The two day event in Dallas, featuring President Donald Trump's keynote address, is shaping up to be a spectacle that may ultimately prove counterproductive. The timing of the convention couldn't be worse.
As Trump takes center stage, the nation will be tuning into the opening game of the NFL regular season – the Seattle Seahawks versus the New England Patriots on Wednesday night.