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DALLAS (Gray DC) – The Republican National Committee’s midterm convention concluded its second day in Dallas with President Donald Trump and party members working to draw voters to the polls in November.
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Republicans are betting the convention will help turn out voters and preserve their majority in the upcoming midterms. Political analysts say the convention suggests Republicans face an uphill battle and are taking a risk by appearing here.
The final day of the RNC’s Dallas convention focused on calls to vote Republican in November and break the historical trend of the party in power losing seats in midterm elections. Trump was again at the center of the convention despite his low approval ratings.
“If the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them, because of our economic Tremendous economic success. I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5000,” Trump said during his keynote address Wednesday night.
The $5,000 pledge from Trump on Wednesday was met with skepticism among some party members and would likely require congressional approval. On Thursday, some Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), spoke positively of the proposal but said it needed further review.
“I want to look at the proposal, because last night was the first we heard about it. But the general principle and the president’s right,” Jordan said.
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Affordability remains a top issue for both major parties, and part of the purpose of the convention is to highlight how Republicans say they are addressing it.
“That’s one of the primary reasons we’re having this is to make sure that the American public knows that we’ve been working so hard for them over the last year and a half or so, and you got to think about this American show, know that there’s no tax on tips, no tax on overtime,” said Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.).
Political analysts, including veteran pollster Frank Luntz, said highlighting Trump is intended to mobilize his supporters but is unlikely to sway swing voters.
Democrats in Dallas believe the Republican pitch will not resonate with voters.
“I think what’s important to know, and the American people are feeling is, for the first time ever, in August, we had gasoline at $4 or higher for every day of that month. Grocery prices are skyrocketing. Trump and Republicans, they don’t have a plan, and the American people aren’t buying it,” said Democratic National Committee Advisor Tim Hogan.
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