President Donald Trump capped Wednesday’s opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by slamming Democrats as extremists and staunchly defending the war in Iran while making the extraordinary pledge to pa
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Why Trump’s Republican Midterm ‘Convention’ Isn’t a Real Convention
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Only one Republican actually wants Trump’s midterm convention. And he’s the one who needs it the most
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Politics chat: First-ever Republican midterm convention or Trump rally?
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