Bee says he hasn't seen bailout plans

State Sen. Pres. Tim Bee (R-Tucson), the Republican candidate in the 8th Congressional District race, said Friday it was important that executives not be rewarded at the failing and failed companies involved in the Wall Street meltdown, but  has not yet looked at the proposed  plans to deal with the financial crisis.

Bee told PolitickerAZ.com that both parties share blame for the current state of affairs, but accused Democrats of playing partisan politics with the resolution to the crisis.

"As of yesterday we're having a lot of trouble getting information from the majority," Bee said. "Clearly they weren't including the minority in the conversation."

Bee said he would take a look at proposals being offered in Congress later Friday. However, follow-up calls Friday evening were not returned.

He also spoke out on Social Security, especially charges made by Democrats that Bee favors Pres. Bush's plan to allow private accounts within the system.

"We need to set up a non-partisan commission of non-politicians to examine the issue," said Bee.

He would not say whether he is in favor of Bush's plan or not, though, saying only, "We have to make sure Social Security is secure and viable for those in the system now and those who will be in the future."