What to know about Trump's unusual midterm convention

Senator Ted Cruz isn't feeling very confident about the upcoming midterm elections. During a recent conversation with Sean Spicer, Cruz revealed he is 'really worried' about several Senate races. Cruz named nine states where he believes Democrats could potentially flip Republican seats. He s… WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his Republican Party are taking the unusual step of staging a national Republican convention ahead of November's midterm elections, gambling that a high-profile show of party unity can energize supporters and help Republicans defy historical midterm losses despite his low approval ratings. The American Airlines Center, as preparations are underway for the Republican National Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas, Sept. 7. The video board inside the American Airlines Center displays the logo for the upcoming Republican Midterm Convention during a media walkthrough in Dallas, Texas, Aug. 5. Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Senator Ted Cruz isn't feeling very confident about the upcoming midterm elections. During a recent conversation with Sean Spicer, Cruz reveal…