i think the challenge we're facing on the republican side is that when my name is attached they have visions of georgia and the change in election outcomes. we are not guaranteed victory every cycle but we should be guaranteed access and opportunity and not find it terrifying. in their shoes i would find the best way to mute me, solve the problem so that i have less to talk about. >> that was stacey abrams on this show yesterday. talking about why she's such a lightning rod for republicans. the woman at the forefront of the voting rights fight was instrumental in delivering the senate to the democrats. stacey abrams also asked the question we're all asking -- why are republicans so afraid of