Retirement rumors have swirled around Ted Stevens for some time. Newspaper reports of the bribery scandal involving his son, Ben, and the potential for wide-scale federal corruption indictments, may influence his decision on seeking re-election. If he chooses to run, he will have a tough battle; the AP reports that only 45% of voters have a positive view of him. Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich is rumored to be considering a race.