India, Sept. 10 -- President Donald Trump turned the Republican Party's first-ever midterm convention into a personal political rally in Dallas on Wednesday, urging voters to treat the November elections as if he himself were on the ballot and using his speech to promote his record on immigration, the economy and national security.

Trump's address came as Republicans try to hold on to their congressional majorities in the November 3 midterm elections. The unusual two-day convention was organized around Trump, with the president scheduled to speak on both nights.

Here are 10 key takeaways from Trump's speech:

Trump made the midterms a direct referendum on his presidency, asking voters to act as though his name would appear on the ballot...