Bush set to raise money for McCain

President Bush next week will attend a series of fundraisers in the West and Midwest for Republican candidates, including the man he would like to succeed him, presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.).

{mosads}The president will attend fundraisers for McCain and the Republican National Committee (RNC) Victory Fund in Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Park City, Utah.

The president will also attend a fundraiser for state Sen. Nick Jordan (R-Kan.), who is running against Rep. Dennis Moore (D-Kan.).

Despite worries among Republicans that Bush and his low approval rating will hurt them in the fall the president remains a prolific fundraiser and enjoys broad support in conservative parts of the country.

With the two Democratic candidates breaking all fundraising records, Bush will likely play a key role in helping McCain keep pace.