DALLAS (AP) — Republicans at their midterm convention in Dallas know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. Their House and Senate majorities are at stake this fall. Trump is headlining Thursday’s second night, just as he did the first, when he made the outlandish proposal of paying American adults a $5,000 dividend if the Republicans win. Republicans are working to shrug off voter concerns about the economy, the war in Iran or the direction of the country. Instead they are imploring voters to consider the GOP accomplishments. They they warn of what’s coming if Democrats seize power.
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins
President Donald Trump says he plans to give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections. This promise, made at the GOP’s midterm convention in Dallas, could cost over $1 trillion. Trump likens the payments to corporate dividends, citing economic success. However, the plan would further exacerbate the country’s nearly $1.8 trillion annual budget deficit. Trump has explored unorthodox methods to defy the trend of the president’s party losing seats in midterms. Earlier this year he suggesting paying a $2,000 dividend to Americans without asking for Congress’ approval.
