Conservatives Race To Tweet Photos Of Themselves With Duck Dynasty Star

Republican lawmakers hoping to brandish their conservative credentials were lining up Tuesday night to tweet photos of themselves with Willie Robertson, the star of the A&E reality show "Duck Dynasty."

Robertson's father Phil was temporarily suspended from the show for making anti-gay remarks in a GQ article, but then allowed back after Republicans rallied behind him. Willie Robertson is attending the State of the Union address as the guest of Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.).

Korie Robertson, Willie's wife, also is attending, compliments of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Several conservatives posted pictures of themselves with Willie Robertson and said how honored they were to meet him.

My kids are impressed I get to see one person tonight, and it's not President Obama or Speaker Boehner. #SOTU pic.twitter.com/HfRNfjeIX3

— David Vitter (@DavidVitter) January 28, 2014

I stand with Duck Dynasty! Chatted with Willie Robertson today. @williebosshog pic.twitter.com/XiD6RdI3NH

— Rep. Steve Stockman (@SteveWorks4You) January 28, 2014

Proud to provide my guest ticket to tonight’s SOTU to Korie Robertson. #DuckDynasty @bosshogswife pic.twitter.com/UKSGePeHry

— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) January 28, 2014

With Willie Robertson @williebosshog from @DuckDynastyAE before the State of the Union #SOTU pic.twitter.com/A7KN47s4CV

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) January 28, 2014

Willie Robertson in the House (of Representatives)! Guest of my friend @RepMcAllister for #SOTU @williebosshog pic.twitter.com/fPXmPRcpKv

— Rep. Jeff Duncan (@RepJeffDuncan) January 28, 2014

Great to meet @williebosshog today before the #SOTU! #al01 #alpolitics @DuckDynastyAE pic.twitter.com/Tp5N8pY8qu

— Bradley Byrne (@BradleyByrne) January 29, 2014

CORRECTION: This post has been updated to reflect it was Robertson's father Phil who was suspended from the show.

This post has also been updated with more photos.