Press Review - 'Egomaniac': Papers discuss 'Trumpapalooza' midterm convention
Coverage says Trump dominated the convention as Democrats pointed to his low approval and Republicans struggled to fill the arena.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump exhorted his base during the first night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, dubbed "Trumpapalooza," rallying voters for November elections.
- The Daily Beast reported the convention kicked off to empty chairs, with attendees who "struggled to stay energized" and speakers who "smiled as they looked out into a largely empty arena."
- Trump promised $5,000 payments to every citizen if Republicans win the Midterms, a proposal The HuffPost called a "desperate election shocker." He urged voters to pretend he is on the ballot.
- Some Republicans conceded the convention's opening was marred by missed opportunities, even as Trump loyalists attended "mainly here to see their man." The GOP faces potential losses in the House and Senate this November.
- The Atlantic questions whether "Trump really wants Republicans to win the Midterms," noting his focus on topics other than voter concerns like housing and inflation. Most consumer goods currently cost more than during his term.
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This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Republicans promised their midterm convention would feature lots of President Donald Trump. Night one of “Trumpapalooza” delivered — and then some. For almost two hours Wednesday night, Trump exhorted his base to turn out […]
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Rachel Bade: "The tentpole event had promise for the party, even as some moderate Republicans refused to attend. Turn out the base. Rally the troops. Re-build GOP momentum that’s been tripped up by concerns about prices at the pump and sticker-shock at the grocery store.""But even some Republicans
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