The Trump Spectacle: A High Stakes Gamble in Red State Strategy The Republican midterm convention in Dallas was a jarring reminder of the party's all in bet on Donald Trump's enduring popularity among its base.
Oversized photographs of Trump plastered on the walls made it clear this wasn't just a party event – it was a love letter to the former president.
Trump took center stage, urging his supporters to "pretend I'm on the ticket" as if he were still running for office.