Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?

What happened: Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz of five to seven rallies a week to help Republicans defend narrow congressional majorities in next month's midterms, after a motorcade dash to Oklahoma when weather grounded Air Force One. Key numbers: 32-day blitz; five to seven Why it matters: Some Republicans see him as more liability than asset, and a major Republican political action committee has reportedly pulled back spending in North Carolina, diverting resources to Kansas. Trump said, "We're worried about Michigan, we're worried about Texas, we're worried about a few states.

Trump began a 32-day campaign blitz of five to seven rallies a week to help Republicans defend narrow congressional majorities in next month's midterms, after a motorcade dash to Oklahoma when weather grounded Air Force One.

Some Republicans see him as more liability than asset, and a major Republican political action committee has reportedly pulled back spending in North Carolina, diverting resources to Kansas. Trump said, "We're worried about Michigan, we're worried about Texas, we're worried about a few states.