{"id":2575668,"date":"2026-03-03T15:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-opt-out-of-2026-party-convention-promised-by-gop\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:32:11","slug":"democrats-opt-out-of-2026-party-convention-promised-by-gop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-opt-out-of-2026-party-convention-promised-by-gop\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats opt out of 2026 party convention promised by GOP"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-opt-out-of-2026-party-convention-promised-by-gop%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2575668&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Democratic National Committee has decided not to hold a midterm convention this year, choosing instead to allocate resources to the midterms and to plan its 2028 presidential nominating convention. Republicans are moving forward with their midterm convention after Donald Trump floated the idea, with the DNC arguing that a midterm convention would tie <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >swing-seat candidates<\/a> to Trump\u2019s unpopular policies. The DNC contends the party\u2019s strategy is focused on results from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-responds-to-myanmars-military-coup-we-will-take-action\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Responds To Myanmar\u2019s Military Coup: We \u2018Will Take Action\u2019\">recent elections<\/a> and on building toward 2028, while the GOP emphasizes fundraising and momentum, arguing the DNC is financially constrained. For 2028, the DNC is eyeing five candidate cities\u2014Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia\u2014with plans to select a host city and hold the convention August 7\u201310, 2028, after visits by DNC officials this spring. The article notes Democrats\u2019 recent gains in New Jersey and virginia and mentions trump attempting to frame affordability as a political issue, alongside details about the RNC\u2019s fundraising performance and its own midterm-convention considerations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democrats opt out of 2026 party convention promised by GOP<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2517080\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3400\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> is forgoing a party convention for the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/midterm-elections\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"308\">midterm elections<\/a> this year, opting for a different strategy than its Republican counterpart.<\/p>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-national-committee\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"2059\">Republican National Committee<\/a> is proceeding with its planned convention after President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> floated the idea last year. Democrats appear confident the move will backfire on Republicans when it comes to their performance in the midterm elections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4478657\/gavin-newsom-endorsement-karen-bass-reelection-los-angeles-mayor\/\">Newsom &#8216;broadly&#8217; supports Karen Bass for reelection as LA mayor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4478508\/michigan-democrats-appear-hesitant-expand-early-voting-state-race\/\">Michigan Democrats appear hesitant to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-slams-house-democrats-election-reform-bill\/\" title=\"... slams House Democrats\u2019 election reform bill\">expand early voting<\/a> when it could help GOP in state race<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4478198\/what-to-watch-first-primary-elections-texas-north-carolina-2026\/\">What to watch for in the first primary elections of 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Republicans were baited into wasting time and money on a midterm convention that will sink their swing-seat candidates by tying them directly to Trump&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-issues-defiant-response-to-pam-bondis-charges-she-might-end-up-regretting-it\/\" title=\"New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Issues Defiant Response to Pam Bondi&#039;s Charges - She Might End Up Regretting It\">wildly unpopular policies<\/a>,&rdquo; DNC Executive Director Roger Lau said in a statement first reported by CBS News on Monday. &ldquo;Meanwhile, the DNC has put resources where they&rsquo;re needed most and doubled down on the playbook that helped our candidates flip seats up and down the ballot in 2025.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In response to a request for comment made by the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>, the RNC disputed the Democratic Party&rsquo;s statement.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The DNC can&rsquo;t afford to hold a midterm convention, financially or politically,&rdquo; RNC spokeswoman Kiersten Pels said. &ldquo;They don&rsquo;t have the money, and they certainly don&rsquo;t have the courage to put their radical, failing agenda on full display for voters to reject.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Despite its optimistic outlook, the DNC is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4442606\/rnc-hails-massive-fundraising-advantage-2025-democrats-win-texas\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4442606\/rnc-hails-massive-fundraising-advantage-2025-democrats-win-texas\/\">trailing far behind<\/a> the RNC in terms of fundraising and cash left in the bank. As time goes on, the RNC expects the fundraising gap to narrow.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of a midterm convention, the DNC is focused on planning for its next presidential nominating convention in 2028.<\/p>\n<p>The party is eyeing five different cities &mdash; Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia &mdash; to host the convention from Aug. 7 to 10, 2028. The 2024 Democratic National Convention was held in Chicago. Each of the five prospective cities will be visited by DNC officials this spring.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The DNC is proud to be moving forward with our 2028 Democratic National Convention plans, another critical step toward retaking the White House and finally putting an end to Republicans&rsquo; betrayal of working families,&rdquo; DNC Chairman Ken Martin <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/dnc-announces-2028-convention-date-and-host-city-frontrunners\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/dnc-announces-2028-convention-date-and-host-city-frontrunners\/\">said in a press release<\/a>. &ldquo;We look forward to celebrating our future nominees on the national stage and highlighting Democrats&rsquo; commitment to building a better, safer, and more affordable future for our country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Democrats are seeking to maintain the momentum gained from the 2025 elections in which <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1065\">New Jersey<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"96\">Virginia<\/a> elected Democratic governors who campaigned on affordability. Since then, Trump has tried making the issue his own by touting his administration&rsquo;s economic agenda.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4464176\/rnc-fundraising-100-million-cash-on-hand\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4464176\/rnc-fundraising-100-million-cash-on-hand\/\">RNC RAISES $16.4 MILLION IN JANUARY AND HAS $101 MILLION IN CASH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In January, the RNC made a rule change in its <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4432057\/rnc-takes-first-step-toward-greenlighting-trump-midterm-convention\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4432057\/rnc-takes-first-step-toward-greenlighting-trump-midterm-convention\/\">first formal step<\/a> toward approving a midterm convention. No specific details or timing for the event are available yet. Party conventions are typically held during presidential election cycles, but Trump and the Republican Party believe a midterm convention can help deliver their message to voters.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The RNC is more focused and energized than ever to win in 2026,&rdquo; RNC Chairman Joe Gruters said at the time. &ldquo;Every RNC member I have talked to is excited about President Trump&rsquo;s idea to hold a midterm convention &mdash; and the chance to highlight Republicans&rsquo; historic accomplishments this past year. The Republican Party is ready to fight, win, and deliver results for the American people in the midterms.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dems skip 2026 midterm convention; GOP proceeds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2575669,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26049031885112.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[27635,19752,3685,6571,6203],"class_list":["post-2575668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-27635","tag-convention","tag-democrats","tag-elections","tag-gop"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26049031885112.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2575668"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575668\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2575672,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2575668\/revisions\/2575672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2575669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2575668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2575668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2575668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}