ATLANTA - Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, said Friday that she will run for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. The announcement, hours before the state GOP convention, will likely shake up an already crowded contest among Republicans vying for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who is retiring next year. Three of Georgia's Republican congressmen - Paul Broun of Athens, Phil Gingrey of Marietta and Jack Kingston of Savannah - have announced plans to run.
Handel jumps into crowded Ga. US Senate race
Former Komen leader joins Broun, Gingrey, Kingston