work force, but they still make 77 cents for every dollar a man earns. >> you're just a woman with a small brain. >> that is wrong. and in 2014, it's an embarrassment. women deserve equal pay for equal work. >> republicans sit tight while the president fights for fair pay. >> it is time to do away with workplace policies that belong in a "madmen" episode. when women succeed, america succeeds. [ applause ] >> joining us tonight, connie shultz. she's a contributor to "parade magazine." your reaction to the gop overall. they sat right there when the president was making correct and very profound statements about women in our society and in the workplace. what was your reaction looking at this? >> well, i was encouraged that