Schock Speaks about Presidential Support

Congressional Candidate Aaron Schock Speaks about Bush Backing

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Schock Speaks about Presidential Support

By WEEK Producer

Story Published: Jul 11, 2008 at 10:52 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 11, 2008 at 11:08 PM CST


Details are still being worked out for the appearance of President Bush in Peoria later this month.

Mr. Bush will be fundraising for GOP Congressional candidate Aaron Schock.

Although the President's popularity nationally is low, he's a powerful fundraiser for the Republican Party... raising nearly 70 million dollars during 31 political events this year.

Schock says the next member of Congress from the 18th District will be chosen on their merits –not because of how campaigns for them.

Debates between Schock, Democrat Colleen Callahan and Green Party Candidate Sheldon Shafer are still being set up.

Tuesday, Jul 15 at 5:07 AM Dana wrote ...

I will not vote for him. You take the backing of someone who is obviouly out of touch what does that make you? Either a sidekick or self serving.

Sunday, Jul 13 at 9:17 PM Nichole wrote ...

So many negative comments here.., sad some of our locals do not understand the sentence.. "Although the President's popularity nationally is low, he's a powerful fundraiser for the Republican Party... raising nearly 70 million dollars during 31 political events this year." He is looking for finacial support, not 'political ideals' support. This is opportunity, not a coalition.

Saturday, Jul 12 at 9:50 PM SD wrote ...

I think Schock has done a great job thus far, but he should be embarrassed to have Bush support his running for political office. Bush is a disgrace to this country. Bad move, Schock.

Saturday, Jul 12 at 5:13 PM AG wrote ...

WHO CARES????????? I WOULD BE HIDING IF HE CAME TO SUPPORT ME. HIS APPROVAL RATING IS SO LOW BUT IF THIS SCHOCK WANTS HIM THERE THEN GOOD FOR HIM. WELL I KNOW WHO I WONT BE VOTING FOR NOW.........

Saturday, Jul 12 at 1:59 PM Tucker Alexander wrote ...

After the mess Bush has made of our economy and global standing, there's no way I'm going to vote for Schock. Having the president come to raise money for him is akin to agree with the way thing are.

Saturday, Jul 12 at 10:25 AM DOROTHY BEATY wrote ...

I don't think if i were running for political office i would want Pres. bush speaking for me his ratings are very low

Saturday, Jul 12 at 8:24 AM rachel hosick wrote ...

Mr. Schock is doing a great job, hope he keeps going strong, and someday run for PRESIDENT.the best to him.

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