First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas

The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.Concrete barriers are being removed, and Victory Park is no longer a Secret Service lockdown operation following the two-day event held at the American Airlines Center.Convention sparks political debateFor two days, the Republican Party held court in Dallas to rally voters ahead of the midterm election, which is less than 60 days away. The biggest headline from the event was a presidential promise from Donald Trump to give Americans $5,000 checks if Republicans keep control of Congress.Opposing viewpoints quickly emerged following the presidential promise of $5,000 checks."What we need to focus on is the fact they need to bribe people, he knows people are hurting," said U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett. "The only reason you need an extra $5,000 is because of their failed policies."U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne offered a different perspective on the proposal."Congre