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RNC Chair Says Dallas Convention Could Boost GOP Prospects

9/10/2026

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RNC Chair Joe Gruters said the Dallas midterm convention will boost GOP election prospects.
A YouGov/The Economist poll of 1,469 voters (Sept 4-8, 2026) gave President Donald Trump 37 percent approval.
An NBC News poll of 7,105 adults (Aug 20-Sept 1) showed 36 percent approval and 64 percent disapproval of President Donald Trump.
The two-night convention will feature at least 109 speakers, with President Donald Trump speaking both nights and JD Vance as keynote.

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RNC Chair Joe Gruters said the Dallas midterm convention will boost GOP election prospects.
A YouGov/The Economist poll of 1,469 voters (Sept 4-8, 2026) gave President Donald Trump 37 percent approval.
An NBC News poll of 7,105 adults (Aug 20-Sept 1) showed 36 percent approval and 64 percent disapproval of President Donald Trump.
The two-night convention will feature at least 109 speakers, with President Donald Trump speaking both nights and JD Vance as keynote.