Several Republicans accused Democrats of election-year politics . Sen. Jeff Sessions : Many Republicans were furious at that suggestion and accused Democrats of election-year politics by trying to paint Republicans as anti-women . Democrats do n't oppose reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act . He cites `` significant budget restraints '' vs. the effort to expand the legislation . Sen. Jon Kyl , Jon Kyl , accused reporters of `` carrying ( Chuck ) Chuck 's water ''
Several Republicans accused Democrats of election-year politics . Sen. Jeff Sessions : Democrats do n't oppose reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act . He cites `` significant budget restraints '' vs. the effort to expand the legislation . Sen. Jon Kyl , Jon Kyl , accused reporters of `` carrying ( Chuck ) Chuck 's water ''