I just got a notice in the mail today that says:

Grab a ticket on the Schock Express

Representative Aaron Schock’s Official 18th Congressional District Campaign Announcement

Date: 27-Oct-2007
Class: First
Ticket Type: One-Way to Victory

To:
10:00–Hamilton’s–100 Northeast, Jacksonville
12:30–Hilton Hotel–700 East Adams St., Springfield
3:30–Peoria Heights Village Hall–4901 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights

On the back is a letter from Rep. Schock:

Dear Republicans:

Please join us at my official announcement and campaign kickoff rally for Congress. It will be a festive and free event with everyone invited–the more the merrier!

I will express why I am running and lay out my vision for our country, stands on the issues and what I intend to do as your next Congressman. It will mean a lot to have Republicans like you there to hear what I have to say and help me launch this campaign as I take my message to the voters.

It will be a fun, old-fashioned political rally that I hope you will be a part of. Your support means a great deal to me and will be a boost towards winning this race. You are essential to my success. I hope you can join us at one of the stops!

Respectfully,
Aaron Schock

I was beginning to wonder why he hadn’t officially announced yet.