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The Republican National Committee on Friday took its first formal step toward a midterm convention, underscoring the high-stakes battle for control of Congress.
The RNC unanimously approved a rule change during its winter meeting in Santa Barbara that would allow the party to hold a convention during a midterm election year. A large number of RNC members had already left the meeting to catch flights home ahead of winter storms by the time the vote was actually brought up. The rest bolted almost immediately after.
RNC Chair Joe Gruters told those who stayed that he was ”incredibly excited about the possibility of hosting a midterm convention to highlight what President [Donald] Trump and Republicans have been able to accomplish this year.”
“If the president wants us to host a convention to highlight the great work his administration has done for the American people, we are [going to do] the work now, and will be ready to act when that time comes to ensure the greatest American comeback,” he said.
Gruters, Trump’s personal pick to lead the RNC, told party chairs and committee members that helping elect a Republican Congress and ensuring Trump doesn’t become a lame duck, starts with them. Gruters, a Florida state senator who replaced Michael Whatley last year for the national leadership role, is a fierce supporter and early backer of Trump.
“We are organizing early, recruiting strong candidates, capable candidates, raising the money, investing wisely, and working hand in glove with the White House to support this president,” he said.
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Author: Marty Kaufmann
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