Republican congressional candidates throughout the U.S. love President George W. Bush's fund-raising prowess. They just don't want to be seen in public with him.
Bush, whose approval ratings have fallen to record lows, has already raised $125 million for the 2006 elections, according to the Republican National Committee. And his fundraising is ahead of the pace of 2002, when his ratings topped 50 percent.
At the same time, some lawmakers have failed to show up by his side as he raises money in states including Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and Maryland. Polls show that voters are unhappy with Bush's handling of the war in Iraq, energy prices and budget issues, and Democrats are looking to link Republican candidates to his record.
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