Herschel Walker Skips Georgia Debate, Calls It A ‘Sham’ Hosted By Raphael Warnock’s Friends

During Friday’s debate, Walker was criticized for flashing a fake police badge, falsely claiming he used to work in law enforcement. He has since insisted the badge is real.

The Donald Trump-endorsed GOP nominee also suggested people worried about rising insulin costs should “eat right,” even though a healthy diet has not been shown to help those afflicted with Type 1 diabetes.

As the November election approaches, Walker’s campaign has been mired in scandal. Walker, who opposes abortion under any circumstances — even in cases of rape or incest — allegedly paid an ex-girlfriend to have an abortion, and then pressured her to have another one but she refused and had his child.

Walker has also reportedly engaged in domestic violence, which his son, Christian Walker, seemed to confirm.

“You’re not a ‘family man’ when you left us to bang a bunch of women, threatened to kill us, and had us move over 6 times in 6 months running from your violence,” Christian Walker said.

Walker has denied the allegations.

On Sunday, Warnock condemned Walker over his history of abuse.

“I have never been violent to anybody for any reason. I have spent my entire life as a citizen, as a pastor of Dr. King’s church steeped in the philosophy of nonviolence,” Warnock said, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “My opponent, on the other hand, has a well-documented history of violence and he hasn’t come clean about it.”

The race is seen as critical in determining which party controls the Senate.

Prominent Republicans, including Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), visited Georgia last week to support Walker’s struggling campaign.

Warnock maintained a small, yet consistent lead as of Thursday, according to polling aggregating site FiveThirtyEight. It is unclear whether the debates have affected the projected election result.