Trump’s Shadow Over Midterms | Portland Maine News

Republicans are staging a rare, high-stakes midterm convention in Dallas this week, turning it into a Trump-centric spectacle designed to energize the base just two months before Election Day. While some GOP leaders like John Thune attend despite past disagreements with Trump, others—including Michigan’s Tom Barrett—skip it to focus on local races. Democrats are seizing the moment, framing Trump’s agenda as a liability and highlighting Republican unity behind him as a political liability. Meanwhile, candidates like Roger Marshall argue Trump’s policies are effectively on the ballot, and some Republicans are boycotting the event over mandatory $25K donations to the NRCC, revealing deeper tensions within the party as they brace for a pivotal midterms test. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/01991ae8aabc722c