Dallas hosts, on September 9 and 10, a Republican Party interim convention that Donald Trump classifies as "historic". The event aims to highlight party candidates before the midterm elections, scheduled for November 3.
The convention failed to convince even the Republicans themselves. Many party elected officials decided not to be present at the event, citing two main reasons.
The first reason given is the campaign events already scheduled for the convention dates, which prevented several candidates and politicians from participating. The second reason is the high price of participation in the event.
Trump has actively promoted the convention as a landmark for the Republican Party, but the absence of many fellow party members raises questions about the real level of support for his vision for the party in the midterm elections.
