Democrats say Trump's 'bizarre' convention is a distraction from his faltering presidency -

DALLAS (AP) — It's not just Republicans descending on Dallas for the midterm convention — Democrats are there too as they try to convince voters that the DALLAS (AP) — It’s not just Republicans descending on Dallas for the midterm convention — Democrats are there too as they try to convince voters that the reality of Donald Trump’s second presidency doesn’t match the spectacle of his made-for-TV event. “This bizarre Republican midterm convention here can’t paper over the fact that Republicans have done nothing to earn your vote,” Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a potential 2028 presidential contender, said Wednesday morning. Trump organized the two-day gathering in an attempt to boost Republican enthusiasm despite his low approval ratings, economic concerns and dissatisfaction over the war with Iran. Democrats are trying to capitalize on voters’ frustration to retake control of Congress. Besides Pritzker, several leading House Democrats were traveling to Dallas for events, as well. And Texas Democrats hope the spotlight on the state ends up benefiting their candidates. James Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker who is running against state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely watched Senate race, held a food drive Wednesday at Friendship West Baptist Church in Dallas. He compared volunteers’ work with Republicans’ festivities. “While we’re here serving our neighbors, billionaire megadonors and their puppet politicians are clinking their Champagne glasses,” Talarico said.

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10 Sep 2026

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