Washington (AP) -- California congressman Duncan Hunter looks like he may be mulling a presidential run.
A party official says the San Diego-area Republican plans to announce Monday that he's considering a bid in 2008.
Hunter is the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee -- a position he would lose if Democrats take control of the House after the November 7th election.
Hunter spokesman Joe Kasper won't comment on the congressman's plans, except to say that he would be holding a press conference in San Diego Monday morning about plans for 2008.
Hunter's announcement comes as a surprise to leadership in the Republican Party in Washington.
He has not been discussed as one of the many candidates considering a presidential bid, among them Senator John McCain of Arizona and Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
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