from the senate could create a more interesting race to replace him. congresswoman gabrielle giffords name is already been mentioned. fred duvall is a veteran democrat that is now considering a u.s. senate run in 2012. something is holding him back. first and foremost, the best candidate we could possibly have is my good friend, gabby giffords recuperating and doing great. every doctor says this is the most impressive pace of recovery they have ever seen. we want to make sure we give her time. reporter: time to heal from the bullet allegedly fired into her head by jared loughner wh e giffords met with con stitt u ents. messages wishing her a speedy recovery. candidates wait to see what she