AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Thune and Johnson both plan to attend Trump's Dallas convention
House and Senate Republican leaders are heading to Dallas to embrace the president who has done the most to shape — and complicate — their political fortunes. Why it matters: Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson don't have much of a choice about attending September's midterm convention. President Trump doesn't tolerate high-profile dissent, and both leaders know their best chance of staying in power is by staying united. - But for Republicans in tight races, the two-day political extravaganza presents a difficult choice. - They can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Trump, raise money from big-dollar donors and bask in the MAGA media glow. - Or they can stay home and create some separation from a president whose…
According to RNC national press secretary Natalie Baldassarre, what is the purpose of the upcoming Midterm Convention?
Natalie Baldassarre stated the convention is an opportunity for Republicans to rally behind President Trump's America First agenda, which she claims has brought lower drug prices, lower taxes, and a secure border.
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Which Republican senator is unlikely to attend the Dallas convention?
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is unlikely to attend because she represents the only state that President Trump lost, and she will instead be campaigning in her home state.
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Why is Senate Majority Leader John Thune attending the Dallas convention despite recent sniping with President Trump?
The majority leader recognizes that he and Senate Republicans stand a better chance of victory by presenting a united front, as President Trump does not tolerate high-profile dissent and unity is seen as a way to stay in power.
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Which Republican candidates and officials have been identified as planning to attend the Dallas convention?
Attendees include Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), former GOP Rep. Mike Rogers (running for U.S. Senate in Michigan), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (a GOP Senate candidate), and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
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Which high-ranking Republican leaders are planning to attend the September midterm convention in Dallas?
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune are both planning to attend. Additionally, Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) plan to attend, along with National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and National Republican Congressional Committee Chair Richard Hudson (R-N.C.).
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Where is the RNC Midterm Convention being held and when is it scheduled to take place?
The RNC Midterm Convention is scheduled to take place in Dallas, Texas, on September 9-10.
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