Planned Bullyhood, by Karen Handel: on Principles & Values


Karen Handel: Avid runner, covering 12-15 miles per week

After the election, Nathan Deal's camp was not interested in my help, and the truth was, I needed a vacation.

I was already bored. I hadn't sorted out what was next, but I needed something to do--a challenge for myself. That challenge was running-- literally. I'd never run before (except campaigns). My goal: 5K by Christmas. I did it--and in the process, got in better shape and used the time to reflect and rejuvenate. Today I'm an avid runner, covering 12 to 15 miles of pavement a week.

Source: Planned Bullyhood, by Karen Handel, p. 51 Sep 11, 2012

Karen Handel: Resigned Komen for the Cure over Planned Parenthood issue

Planned Parenthood and its pals turned their fury on our corporate sponsors. Our sponsors were scared--they'd seen what the Democratic machine could do when it decided on a target for destruction. They were right to be frightened.

The calls for my resignation were growing. There were hundreds of emails and phone calls, and petitions circulating the Internet that had already garnered thousands of signatures. The left had taken a page directly out of the Saul Alinsky playbook: pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, polarize it. They needed someone to demonize--and that someone was me.

The apology was a total reversal of the new grants policy and focused on reinstating Planned Parenthood's eligibility.

The message for Republicans and the faith community was that Komen was only backing down for now; it would take more time to transition out of Planned Parenthood grants. [Handel ultimately did resign]

Source: Planned Bullyhood, by Karen Handel, p.236-243 Sep 11, 2012

Sonny Perdue: Held day of prayer during Georgia's worst drought

Sonny was a man of deep faith, and he never hesitated to show his faith in how he lived and governed. A few years later, when he held a day of prayer during Georgia's worst drought in decades, many ridiculed him for turning to God. What I saw was a man who had the courage to draw on his faith--a leader who embraced the role of God in our lives and our country. Sonny helped me understand that faith could--and should--be part of any leader's decision making. This was an important lesson in leadership that I carry with me today. Oh, it rained!
Source: Planned Bullyhood, by Karen Handel, p. 26 Sep 11, 2012

  • The above quotations are from Planned Bullyhood
    The Truth Behind the Planned Parenthood Funding Battle
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