Ex-Georgia secretary of state Karen Handel has nabbed a spot in the Republican runoff for governor. With 64 percent of precincts reporting, unofficial returns show Handel had 32 percent of the vote. Her candidacy has been buoyed by the backing of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. There was a furious three-way battle behind her for the second runoff spot. Former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal had 25 percent of the vote. Former state Sen. Eric Johnson had 19 percent of the vote, while state Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine had 18 percent. They were among seven Republicans vying for their party's nomination....