Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump despite risks

Republicans tie midterm hopes to Trump despite risks

DALLAS — Republicans opened their unusual midterm convention Wednesday by portraying Democrats as "dangerous" and "extreme" while praising President Donald Trump's record.

Trump takes centre stage as Republicans fight US midterm tide

The US President's approval rating has fallen into the low 30s in recent polling. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Republicans put Trump at centre of US midterm election gamble

DALLAS, Sept 10 — US Republicans kicked off an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the centre of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts — despite the president’s deeply negative approval ratings.The two-day gathering, dubbed “Trumpapalooza,” is designed to persuade the Republican leader’s supporters that he is effectively on the ballot on November 3, when Republic…