contraception as morally acceptable. even among republicans data shows 72% said they had a favorable view of birth control. that did not stop the gop from killing the bill in the senate. a few hours ago majority leader chuck schumer offered his analysis as to why. >> of course we are already hearing the same predictable, tired, unpersuasive retorts from the other side. that this vote is unnecessary. the birth control could never be at risk. that this is much ado about nothing. that's not true. as i said, ask the people of virginia what they think. ask the people of arizona or idaho or iowa. each of these states where republican legislators are on record, blocking protections for birth control access in one form or another. >> given in a post-roe america republicans are still saying that it is much ado about