Trump's Last Stand: A Desperate Gamble for Relevance As the Republican Convention gets underway in Dallas, President Donald Trump's primary concern is salvaging his reputation rather than helping his party win midterms.
This hastily arranged gathering has all the hallmarks of a last ditch effort to distract from a disastrous administration.
Behind the scenes, Republicans are struggling to keep pace with a resurgent Democratic Party that's capitalizing on Trump's unpopularity and the party's inability to govern effectively.