By Annabeth Miller,
ShowMe Times Editor

Interest in Republican presidential candidate’s visit to Southeast Missouri has been overwhelming, and U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson has now scheduled an “overflow event” with the candidate before he leaves the region. 

Santorum is the guest speaker this Saturday at the Cape Girardeau County Republican Lincoln Day. The 500-tickets for the event were snatched quickly, with many still wanting to see Santorum. 

“It is so exciting to have Senator Santorum coming to Cape Girardeau on Saturday and I'm thrilled at the response we've had,” said U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson.  “I wanted to make sure everyone who wanted to see him was able to so we scheduled an overflow event and the response to that is tremendous."

Due to the overwhelming response of Santorum's, Team Emerson is requesting members of the public who wish to see the Senator and were unable to obtain tickets to the Lincoln Day arrive at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport between 6:30 and 7 p.m., for the “overflow event.” 

Tickets are not required for this event and space is limited.  The hangar where the event will be held will be clearly designated

Senator Santorum is the featured guest at the Cape Girardeau County Lincoln Days at Ray's Plaza Conference Center at 3257 William Street.  The doors for this event open at 5 p.m. The event has been "sold out" since just days after Santorum's appearance was announced.

In Tuesday’s Super Tuesday primary elections, Santorum came in a close second to Mitt Romney, and captured contests in Tennessee, Oklahoma and North Dakota.