UPDATED:Akin to accompany Bush to St. Louis; Hulshof will be campaigning elsewhere
According to the staff of U.S. Rep. Todd Akin, R-Town and Country, the congressman will be joining President George W. Bush on Air Force One as he flies into St. Louis on Friday.
Akin, by the way, has been a big supporter of the president’s policies, including the war in Iraq. One of Akin’s sons is in the Marines and has served in Iraq.
U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof, R-Columbia, will already be in Missouri campaigning for governor, a spokesman said. Because he has a full schedule of events already planned, Hulshof won’t be able to join the president while he’s in town, the campaign said.
UPDATE: Bush won’t attend or headline any fundraisers while in town, a state GOP spokeswoman said. The president often does do some fundraising for his party’s candidates during his travels.




Akin is a big-wig now. Todd you have my vote! And all of my families, co-workers, relatives, neighbors, church members, associations I belong to–that could total 2,500 votes alone.
All of West County and many of Lincoln County I have been speaking with and have votes promised for Todd- You’re our Man!
Loved your newsletter sent out to all of West County residents and your poll is so thoughtful and shows that you really care about your constituents.
You’ll win hands down, Todd!