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Voters in Texas are divided over Donald Trump's atypical midterm convention, with some calling it an 'energiser' for Republican turnout and others dismissing it as a 'circus.' The event underscores the growing significance of Texas, traditionally a GOP stronghold, in the run-up to the 2026 midterms. As the RNC convention got underway, Republican strategists themselves showed signs of division, with commentators clashing publicly over Trump's handling of the economy, reflecting broader uncertainty within the party about its economic messaging heading into the midterms.