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Trump center stage at Republican midterm convention amid party concerns over president’s unpopularity – live

The Guardian UK Wednesday 09 September 2026, 16:17 UTC By Christopher Hippensteel (now) and Tom Ambrose (earlier) 1 min read
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President to give speeches on both days of unconventional gathering in Dallas; Democrats accuse party of self-dealing, racism and misogynyRepublicans look to ‘midterm convention’ to overcome Trump unpopularitySign up for US Breaking News emailStefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s former House seat. Stefany Shaheen’s mother Jeanne Shaheen is a former governor who has represented...

President to give speeches on both days of unconventional gathering in Dallas; Democrats accuse party of self-dealing, racism and misogyny

Stefany Shaheen, the daughter of a longtime New Hampshire senator and former governor, has won the Democratic nomination in the race for Chris Pappas’s former House seat.

Stefany Shaheen’s mother Jeanne Shaheen is a former governor who has represented New Hampshire in the Senate since 2009. The younger Shaheen’s family ties to the Democratic establishment – and accusations of nepotism – became a point of attack by her opponent in the primary race.

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