DALLAS — New York is getting the backseat treatment at the GOP midterm convention this week, with its delegation being placed in the left rear corner of the arena, marking a significant downgrade from the 2016 and 2024 party gatherings.

In the past, despite being a Democratic stronghold, New York seemingly benefited from being President Trump’s native state and nabbed prestigious convention seating. But this go-around, the Trump connection isn’t delivering that.

Some New York Republicans in Dallas were surprised to hear of the rear seating, but tried to take the decision in stride.

“Seating doesn’t matter,” David Laska, the communications…

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