Fear and Loathing Over Republican's Upcoming 'Trumpapalooza'

It's not enough to just say you're a Trump supporter; you have to put your money on the line to belong in the cult these days.

Republican lawmakers are being asked to contribute hefty sums - reportedly between $25,000 and $100,000 to Trump's slush fund aka House Republican campaign committee for a brand new Trumpian event dubbed a Midterm Convention.

Many Republicans and other critics are calling the event a Trumpapalooza because they know it's just going to be another Trump circus grift designed to build up his already $400 million dollar war chest that he's using sparingly to support select MAGA leaders.

An increasing number of Republicans - particularly those facing tight reelections in competitive swing districts - are loath to attend or are actually skipping the event with a host of interesting excuses.

Who can blame them? The minority that still have some brain cells don't want to be seen anywhere with Trump and his tanking approval ratings. They realize that Democrats are going to use the Trumpapalooza as easy ammunition for attack ads. 

With Trump's historically low polls it'll be like shooting fish in a barrel. One of their biggest fears is being broadcast next to a demented president who doesn't recognize reality.

State party leaders are furious about pulling candidates off the campaign trail for two days right after Labor Day (Sept. 9th -10th). 

There is also widespread bewilderment that Trump's inner circle scheduled the convention's primetime slots directly against the opening nights of the NFL season. It certainly increases the chance of getting their asses kicked on television.

It's no surprise then that many GOP officials and major donors are declining to show up. Organizers have been forced to open up seating to everyday local supporters to ensure the American Airlines Center doesn't look empty on television. I wonder what those Republicans that had to pay think about that?

The biggest fear that moderate and battleground Republicans have is the event will ultimately function as a massive, self-serving Trump rally that does more to fire up the base than win over the moderate independents needed to secure victory in November.

As it Stands, the event should be amusing as Trump touts all of his imagined policy wins in the face of facts that show the economy is struggling and that we're stuck in a forever war with Iran.