At least 45 Republican members are skipping the party’s first-ever midterm convention due to prior obligations, to spend time in their districts or to flat-out protest the event

At least 45 lawmakers cited a variety of reasons for skipping the so-called “Trump-a-palooza.”

At least 45 Republican members are skipping the party’s first-ever midterm convention due to prior obligations, to spend time in their districts or to flat-out protest the event