Dozens of Republicans Aren’t Bothering With Trump’s Midterm Convention

Republicans are steering clear of the upcoming GOP convention for fear that Donald Trump’s big mouth might hurt them in November. A Politico survey of more than 70 Republican candidates and party members found that most were not planning to attend the two-day function that begins September 9. Others were still debating whether they should be there. Dozens more refused to disclose their plans. The Dallas-based event will be the first GOP midterm convention in American history. Trump and Vice…