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Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention

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  1. 12 September
  2. Latest12 Sept, 12:04

    Week in politics: Trump attends Republican midterm convention and Pentagon's 9/11 memorial service

    President Trump attended a 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon on Friday after speaking on both nights of a Republican gathering in Dallas.

    NPRNPR•Ron Elving
  3. Follow-up12 Sept, 03:45

    ‘Trump got the headlines he wanted’: Inside the Republican midterm convention

    It seems an odd strategy for the GOP to make this election a referendum on a president whose unpopularity is only getting worse. But the party knows what it’s doing.

    The Sydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney Morning Herald•Michael Koziol
  4. 11 September
  5. Follow-up11 Sept, 13:00

    Influencers Invited to the Republican Midterm Convention Largely Avoided Talking About The Economy

    Online media stars eager to promote President Trump and Republicans worked to find a message that would resonate with an audience that is struggling with an affordability crisis.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Emily Davies
  6. Follow-up11 Sept, 09:00

    Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention

    The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.

    NPRNPR•Stephen Fowler
  7. Follow-up11 Sept, 09:00

    Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention

    The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.

    NPRNPR•Stephen Fowler
  8. Follow-up11 Sept, 08:45

    Republican strategist shares takeaways from Vance's speech at the GOP convention

    NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Rina Shah about the main takeaways from Vice President Vance's speech at the Republican Midterm Convention.

    NPRNPR•Michel Martin
  9. Follow-up11 Sept, 08:37

    Tributes paid to 9/11 victims at Republican midterm convention in Dallas

    US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to visit the sites of the 11 September 2001 attacks on Friday, with Trump expected to deliver a speech at the Pentagon.

    EuronewsEuronews
  10. Follow-up11 Sept, 04:13

    7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

    On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Shane Goldmacher and Lisa Lerer
  11. Follow-up11 Sept, 03:52

    JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention

    Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audience JD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans ’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag. Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instincts of his boss, filling his remarks with dog whistles and echoing Trump’s false claims that Democrats “cheered” the 7 October massacre of Israelis. Continue reading...

    The GuardianThe Guardian•Adam Gabbatt in Dallas
  12. Follow-up11 Sept, 03:33

    Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways

    Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  13. 10 September
  14. Follow-up10 Sept, 23:34

    Dozens of Protesters Gather Outside the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas

    People marching on Thursday in a protest on the streets surrounding the Republican National Committee’s first-ever midterm convention. The event is being held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Jesus Jiménez
  15. Follow-up10 Sept, 21:31

    Republican midterm convention live: Trump, Vance headline day two in Dallas

    US Republicans return to the stage to close their midterm convention, still betting on Trump's political magnetism.

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera
  16. Follow-up10 Sept, 20:12

    Day two of Republican midterm convention

    The final night of the Republican midterm convention will culminate with speeches by Donald Trump and JD Vance.

    The Sydney Morning HeraldThe Sydney Morning Herald
  17. Follow-up10 Sept, 13:17

    7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention

    At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

    The New York TimesThe New York Times•Patricia Mazzei and Shane Goldmacher
  18. First seen10 Sept, 04:07

    Four key takeaways from Republican midterms convention

    The US president covered many of the subjects he has returned to time and again - with a few surprises thrown in.

    BBCBBC