with a lot of libertarian voters. >> nia-malika, what do you think? >> i think these races in the south, maybe they're going to try there if they look at mississippi, that example there tells them that this isn't popular in states like georgia and louisiana, and those races feature women who are running against men. i think in those races, it might come into play as well. >> and for women, a lot of people are watching the wendy davis race and wondering why women's issues isn't an issue in texas, but why her race hasn't picked up more traction when it comes to issues salient to abortion and women's health. >> it's a pretty republican state and she's had some stumbles in her campaign, but campaigns take a long time. we should remember at this point, it's a long day until election day. >> but in the senate races, nia-malika, you think this actually could play a part? >> i do think so. and i think she's right about the davis race. they had a whole revamp of that campaign. a lot of new folks in the publicity arm of that campaign and different people were running it.