If your party is already widely perceived as being at the forefront of the War Against Women, why would you vote against an act that protects women unless you’re for violence against women?
I would think that a vote for the Violence Against Women act would be a ‘no-brainer’ for Republicans. Apparently not. .
9 Republican Congressmen voted against the VAWA and here they are:
Paul Broun (GA)
Scott Garrett (NJ)
Louie Gohmert (TX)
Tim Huelskamp (KS)
Walter Jones (NC)
Steve King (IA)
Thomas Massie (KY)
Tom McClintock (CA)
and Matt Salmon (AZ)
Read more at Think Progress.








