Pima County GOP Ready to Accept Giffords Resignation

TUCSON – Reacting to comments made by the Arizona Democratic Party’s spokesperson, who questioned whether Tim Bee can serve his constituents while campaigning for Congress, Pima County Republican Chair Judi White today said that her party was prepared to accept the resignation of Congresswoman Gabby Giffords who also finds herself in elected office while seeking re-election.

“We in southern Arizona know that Tim Bee will continue to deliver for our area just as he has for years, while still mounting a vigorous and positive campaign for Congress,” White said. “However, if Gabby Giffords concurs with her party that the job is just too daunting, we are prepared to graciously accept the congresswoman’s resignation.”

Commenting on Sen. Tim Bee’s impending announcement that he’s entering the race for Arizona Congressional District 8, Phoenix-based Democratic spokesperson Emily Bittner said, “I don't know how he has found the time to solve these complicated problems while also campaigning for Washington, D.C.” [“Bee to tell his plan to unseat Giffords,” The Arizona Daily Star, January 17, 2008.]