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Five big takeaways from Trump's midterm convention

President Donald Trump and his Republican Party wrapped up an unusual convention in Dallas on Thursday hoping to strengthen their midterm election prospects, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity will energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses.

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Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leaderWhile Vice President JD Vance is seen as a potential successor to President Donald Trump, attendees at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas are divided on their 2028 candidate preferences.

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JD Vance takes center stage at Republican convention as party faces midterm risksVice President JD Vance takes the stage at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas as the party knows that history is not on its side this election season. Republicans are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. They’re also setting the stage for what comes next, in the post-Trump era. Vance took the primetime speaking slot…

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The Latest: Republicans honor Charlie Kirk before Vance and Trump speak on Day 2 of conventionRepublicans are gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their party’s midterm convention. Their aim is to highlight President Donald Trump’s influence and boost enthusiasm among GOP voters ahead of November’s midterm election. Both Trump and Vice President JD Vance are expected to address the gathering late Thursday evening. Speakers at the two-day…

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Thune ready for 'conversation' with Fetterman about joining GOP -- as Dems rage against RNC 'stunt'Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) told The Post in an exclusive interview Thursday that he's willing to woo Sen. John Fetterman to join his conference after the Pennsylvania Democrat made a surprise appearance at the Republican convention.

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Sen. John Fetterman appears in GOP convention video praising Trump on supporting steelworkersThe Pennsylvania Democrat's latest appeal to the Republican Party was a remarkable move at at party's election-year convention.

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