Schock treatment: Bush welcome

baltimoresun.com Jul 26, 2008

by Rick Pearson ( Reporting in from the president's trip to Peoria, brought to you by Clout Street:) Illinois state Rep. Aaron Schock of Peoria isn't one of those Republicans who shy away from appearing with President Bush. When Air Force One landed at Greater Peoria Regional Airport today, Schock was there to escort Bush to a fundraiser on behalf of his congressional bid. Schock also was on the airport tarmac to bid the president farewell. "It's an honor to have the president of the United States here," Schock told members of the national media pool traveling with Bush. "We had a great event today. It's great that he made the time to come here today. It's the second time in the second term. It says a lot about our community." The 26-year-old Schock is making a bid to succeed the retiring Republican U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood in... [read full story]

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President Bush plays Peoria: 'Schocker'

chicagotribune.com Jul 25, 2008

by Mark Silva It's quiet at the White House today, and will be all day long, because President Bush is playing Peoria. The president will fly nearly two hours out and back today for a fundraising luncheon for Republican Aaron...

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Bush plays Peoria today

chicagotribune.com Jul 25, 2008

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President to headline fundraiser

jg-tc.com Jul 25, 2008

PEORIA, Ill. - President Bush will be in Peoria to headline a $500-a-plate, closed-to-the-press luncheon fundraiser for Republican congressional candidate Aaron Schock. Schock is running against Democrat Colleen Callahan and...

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Bush visits Peoria -- with guests

chicagotribune.com Jul 25, 2008

Posted by Rick Pearson at 1:30 p.m. President Bush took some special visitors with him Friday on his fundraising trip to Peoria for Republican congressional wanna-be Aaron Schock—the family of his late former press secretary,...

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Bush helping raise money today for young GOP hopeful

usatoday.com Jul 25, 2008

President Bush's schedule today includes a noontime "Schock for Congress" reception in Peoria, Ill. That would be Republican Aaron Schock, 26, who's been in politics since at least the age of 19 -- when he was elected to the...

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