Schock in awe of Bush visit to Illinois
                   
chicagotribune.com     Jul 26, 2008            

Updated by Rick Pearson at 6:10 p.m. 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 on Friday, 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 central Illinois’ 18th Congressional District—a district that... [read full story]                    


View all news articles about*:
America Bush Caterpillar Chicken Dana Executive Federal Fried George Government House Illinois John Kentucky McCain North Office Parties Party Perino Political President Press Republican Secretary Snow States Tony United White
*Newstin tag cloud displays all featured persons, associated organizations, related topics, regions and companies

View other selected articles:

                   

INDIA: RPI men vandalize TV channel office

ucla.edu     23 mins ago   12 related          

Police arrest 13 members of the Republican Party of India who were rioting against 'Bigg Boss' after the reality show barred their party leader from participation The Times of India Wednesday, August 20, 2008 MUMBAI --- More...                    

comments

                   

DNC: 'Eric Cantor is Jewish, oh my!'

israelmatzav.blogspot.com     30 mins ago   1 related          

Baseball Crank reports that the Democratic National Committee has a website set up to attack potential running mates of Republican nominee John McCain. Each potential running mate gets his own page, and at the bottom of the...                    

comments

MN DFL Offers Reward For Coleman/Bush Photo AT RNC

wcco.com     30 mins ago          

Minnesota Democrats are offering a big cash prize to anyone who snaps a picture of Norm Coleman and President Bush together at the upcoming Republican National Convention. They say Coleman has been avoiding the unpopular...                    

comments

US Rep. Tubbs Jones of Ohio in critical condition

drudgereport.com     31 mins ago   149 related          

EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones, the first black woman to represent Ohio in Congress, had a brain hemorrhage and was in critical condition with limited brain function, a doctor said...                    

comments