because of the makeup of the virginia senate. 19 to 21, 19 republicans and 21 democrats. 's legal challenges unfold in states across the nation the political debate is taking shape with the nuance of a closely divided battleground. certainly it has taken us decades to get where we are in this moment and to get past the decision of roe and to think that tomorrow we could ban all abortion would be unrealistic but i understand the sentiment. >> reporter: victoria, president of the family foundation. she is calling for patient pragmatism. >> you do that you can when you can rather than put out what you believe and what you want to have happen you put out what you can actually accomplish. >> youngkin and says common ground can be found. >> i believe this is a moment where the commonwealth can come together.