Five takeaways from first night of historic GOP midterm convention
The first night of the Republican Party’s unprecedented midterm convention on Wednesday evening featured an unexpected appearance from a Democratic senator, a rousing speech from President Donald Trump, and boos for one of the GOP’s top leaders.

TL;DR
- The Republican Party held its first-ever midterm convention.
- A Democratic senator made an unexpected appearance.
- President Donald Trump delivered a speech.
- One of the GOP's top leaders received boos.
- The convention's goal is to rally the base for the midterm elections.