Convention, no problem: Democrats say they made the right decision

Democrats argue they made the right call by not hosting a midterm convention after Republicans held their first-of-its-kind event on Sept. 10. Both parties had considered gathering party members in 2025 to energize supporters, showcase emerging talent and raise money. The report points to President Donald Trump’s two-day convention in Dallas as a major contrast, describing a pitch that included a controversial promise of $5,000 payments to all adult U.S. citizens if Republicans retain control of Congress, along with two primetime speeches and a call for Republicans to pledge allegiance to him. Democrats say the focus should be on voter outreach rather than conventions, amid financial strain: the GOP reportedly ended July with $130 million in cash, while Democrats had nearly a $2 million deficit.