TRUMP has called the RNC’s Sept. 9-10 midterm gathering an “unprecedented”
rally, but the party faces headwinds from an unpopular Iran war and falling
TRUMP approval. CBS News says dozens of Republicans in tight races nationwide
are expected to sit out. GOP leaders and TRUMP allies will stage a two-day event
in downtown Dallas with off-site donor activity focused on domestic energy;
loyal donors are buying tickets while many contested candidates are reallocating
time and funds back to their districts and states.