GOP Senate Candidate Goes To Incredible Length To Avoid Question On Violence Against Women: Florida Sen. Ben Nelson (D) and his challenger, Rep. Connie Mack (R), were asked about reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) during a debate on October 17. Mack recognized the female members of his family and then quickly changed the subject to economic issues, steering clear of domestic abuse. “What women are worried about [...]/p