Republican National Committee Moves to Change Party Rules for Unprecedented Midterm Convention

As the crucial mid-term elections loom, the Republican Party might break precedent and hold a party convention.

The Republican National Committee’s Rules Committee on Thursday approved the concept of calling a convention, according to Fox News.

The new rule would empower Chairman Joe Gruters “to convene a special ceremonial convention outside a presidential election cycle,” according to an RNC memo.

The memo discussed “the possibility of an America First midterm convention-style gathering aligned with President Trump’s vision for energizing the party this fall.”

The convention would need to be called 60 days before it takes place. There would be no party business conducted during the gathering.

The RNC is currently holding its winter meeting in Santa Barbara, California. The concept of a convention could be