Republicans are banking on Donald Trump’s first-ever midterm convention to give them some momentum before November.
It might help if people wanted to go.
The two-night Dallas event is already being described by one Republican strategist as a “shit show,” with lawmakers being asked to cough up as much as $100,000 for the privilege of attending. And whoever picked the dates might want to check the NFL schedule.
The anxiety is making its way inside the White House, too. Senior officials are heading for the exits while lawyers prepare Trump’s remaining staff for what a Democratic House could mean for them.
But Trump still has something Republicans need heading into November: a $400 million war chest that he has finally started spending.
End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller (@endcitizensunited) joins us to talk about what all that money buys Trump, and why some candidates are suddenly learning that voters care a whole lot about who funds them.
And we end today by honoring a woman who spent 80 years refusing to become what other people expected of her.
Dolly Parton, we will always love you in the DEFIANCE.
THIS WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
WEDS, AUG 26 — MY DEFIANCE MISSION — On Mission Wednesdays, we highlight the defiance actions Members are taking in their own communities. Tell us your story here. Every action counts!
THURS, AUG 27 — SHOW US YOUR ANT-ITUDE! — We wanna see your DEFIANCE swag, your original artwork, your unique ways of shouting out your defiance to the world in creative ways. Send your pics to our editor here.
FRI, AUG 28 — THE DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — We are super psyched to launch the DEFIANCE Book Club this month! Our first selection: Twilight of Democracy by Anne Applebaum. Visit your library or favorite bookstore and pick up a copy today. More details every Friday!
GROW THE DEFIANCE
DEFIANCE Members are absolutely crushing it, spreading the word about our club for the courageous to their friends. There is strength in numbers, and that’s exactly what defiance requires. Here’s how you can help build our numbers—and get a shoutout on the Daily with Miles and Xander:
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