Karen Handel vs. Saxby Chambliss? It’s possible
Friends of former secretary of state Karen Handel tell us that Rob Simms, once her chief of staff now a D.C. media consultant, wasnt blowing smoke when he said Handel was considering a 2014 challenge to U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss.
She is.
Simms dropped Handels name last week in a Weekly Standard roundup of potential primary rivals to Chambliss a well-timed piece, given the senators decision to renew his fight with Grover Norquist as the Thanksgiving recess began. Other possibilities included U.S. Reps. Tom Price, R-Roswell; Paul Broun, R-Athens; and Tom Graves, R-Ranger. (U.S. Rep. Phil Gingrey sent word to Chambliss and state GOP Chairman Sue Everhart weeks ago that hes not considering it.)
Over at PeachPundit.com, Charlie Harper has a few thoughts on Chambliss situation as does Jason Pye. But lets do some realistic handicapping here as well.
http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2012/11/26/karen-handel-vs-saxby-chambliss-its-possible/