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Trump Calls for GOP Convention Amid 2026 Election Tensions

10/2/2025

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Donald Trump proposed a National Convention for the Republican Party before the 2026 midterms, citing legal battles and redistricting.
Bernie Sanders warned Republicans might not accept defeat if Democrats win the House in 2026.
Democrats must prioritize affordability and practical policies to win voters and unite independents, amid polls showing 53% disapprove of Trump and 33% view Democrats favorably.

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Donald Trump proposed a National Convention for the Republican Party before the 2026 midterms, citing legal battles and redistricting.
Bernie Sanders warned Republicans might not accept defeat if Democrats win the House in 2026.
Democrats must prioritize affordability and practical policies to win voters and unite independents, amid polls showing 53% disapprove of Trump and 33% view Democrats favorably.