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powergirl

(2,393 posts)
Tue Feb 7, 2012, 05:49 PM Feb 2012

Karen Handel, Susan G. Komen VP, Breaks Her Silence on FOX NEWS - VIDEO

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"Karen Handel, the politically embattled former vice president of public affairs for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, has broken her silence about her role in the breast cancer charity's decision to defund Planned Parenthood and her decision to step down from her post.

"First of all, I clearly acknowledge that I was involved in the process," she said. "But to suggest that I had the sole authority is just absurd. The process was vetted. The policies were vetted at all the appropriate levels in the organization."

"Handel's statement directly contradicts what Komen executives have been telling the public since the decision was announced last week.

"Karen did not have anything to do with this decision," Komen founder Nancy Brinker told MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell on Thursday. "This was decided at the board level and also by our mission."

The Fox News Lady asked Handel if she received any backlash from Pro Life supporters when Komen reversed their decision on the Planned Parenthood protests. Handel pretty much said, "no."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/07/karen-handel-susan-g-komen_n_1260608.html

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Karen Handel, Susan G. Komen VP, Breaks Her Silence on FOX NEWS - VIDEO (Original Post) powergirl Feb 2012 OP
They try to frame this that Komen is donating billions to charities. They dont donate a dime. rhett o rick Feb 2012 #1
have the hired her yet? you KNOW it will happen.... NC_Nurse Feb 2012 #2
Cry me a river, Karen. You lie with vipers, you're gonna get bit. CurtEastPoint Feb 2012 #3
 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
1. They try to frame this that Komen is donating billions to charities. They dont donate a dime.
Tue Feb 7, 2012, 06:10 PM
Feb 2012

They redirect donations after taking a cut off the top.

CurtEastPoint

(18,622 posts)
3. Cry me a river, Karen. You lie with vipers, you're gonna get bit.
Tue Feb 7, 2012, 06:40 PM
Feb 2012

You were the sacrificial lamb. That's what happens you when align yourself with snakes. And sorry to my snake friends for that analogy.

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