Texas Scorecard: President Trump obviously won’t be on the ballot himself this November. How do you make sure that the enthusiasm surrounding him, especially from 2024, translates into votes in 2026 for Republican candidates across the country?
Gruters: That’s why we’re doing the midterm convention.
He’s already proven he can win three times. He’s delivered these low-propensity voters, so it’s our job to help make sure that happens again. I think we can do that by showcasing him, his policies, his ideas, and then by barnstorming the country.
We made a concerted effort to find candidates that can win these tough districts. We have the resources we need, and of course, with the coordinated campaign limits being ruled on yesterday, it makes the party 100 times stronger.
With the president and his vision and his messaging and his willingness to be used to make sure that we can win on behalf of our candidates, I think we have everything that we need to defy history and win in November.
Texas Scorecard: Why was Dallas chosen for this event?
Gruters: I think the president loves Dallas. I think it’s a friendly state, a friendly area, with ease of use, and we have so many strong supporters there.
We have three competitive congressional districts, obviously a Senate race that we’re going to highlight, but I think that’s a winner for us in the end. At the end of the day, it was chosen for many, many reasons.
Texas Scorecard: What role will the Texas Republican Party play in the convention?
Gruters: Well, I spoke with the Texas chairman, the new one, this past weekend and spent some time with her. We’re going to incorporate them just like any normal convention.
A lot of the delegates will be chosen at the state level, so if people want to get involved, they can contact their local and state party. The parties, specifically the Texas party, will have a major role in what happens.
Texas Scorecard: So, are there going to be delegates like a traditional convention?
Gruters: Yes, and allocations are going to be somewhat similar to the last cycle.
