Article: Arizona Senate President Tim Bee moves closer to congressional race against U.S. Rep. Giffords

Senate President Tim Bee has filed exploratory committee papers with the Federal Election Commission, a step toward a possible run against U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in the 8th Congressional District.

"We are starting down the exploratory road. We'll see where it leads," Bee said.

The recent move coincided with the refurbishing of Bee's Web site, www.timbee.com, paid for by the "Tim Bee Congressional Exploratory Committee."

The Web site, which displays Bee's name against a fading backdrop of the Arizona flag, states simply, "Coming Soon."

"Yeah, that's mine," Bee said.

Bee emphasized he has not made a final decision on whether to run for Congress. A factor in deciding to challenge ...

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