Rumors are swirling that John McCain may step down from his Senate seat as to focus on his Presidential Bid.
McCain's office is already denying it of course but Jim Pederson might make another stab at McCain's seat.
Business and political sources familiar with the issue already are talking about possible interim contenders, including Phoenix attorneys Grant Woods and Patrick McGroder, McCain aide Deb Gullett and Secretary of State Jan Brewer. Phoenix Congressman John Shadegg -- who just announced he was not running for reelection next year -- also could be in the mix. He is a fiscal conservative generally popular with business interests.
Other possible contenders on the Republican side who could run for McCain's seat include Mesa Congressman Jeff Flake, former congressman and radio commentator J.D. Hayworth, former governor and businessman Fife Symington, businesswoman Barbara Barrett, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters. Flake is allied with business groups on the immigration issue while Hayworth opposes business efforts on the border front.
Possible Democratic contenders include real estate developer Jim Pederson, who lost a U.S. Senate bid in 2006, Phoenix Congressman Ed Pastor and Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard.
Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Governor Napolitano are also candidates for the Dems if and when a special election occurs.
Updated: I found a blog that goes over a McCain resignation.