DALLAS (AP) — Republicans opened the second and final day of their midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday knowing that history is not on their side this election season, but counting on President Donald Trump to propel voters to protect their House and Senate majorities.
They’re also setting the stage for what could come next in a post-Trump era, as Vice President JD Vance takes the primetime speaking slot just ahead of the president and following a tribute to Charlie Kirk, the conservative leader who was assassinated one year ago. Vance has not said whether he will run for the White House, and Trump has yet to name an heir apparent.
