. >> well, less than a week later, the head of the texas republican party beth cubriel told women togive up. give up their battle force equal bay. >> men are better negotiators. and i would encourage women instead of pursuing the courts for action to become better negotiators. >> i think you can do both anyway. and on monday, conservative commentator mona sharon told women the best way for women to empower themselves is to get married. well, why didn't they think of that. let's listen. what a joke. here she is. >> i regard feminism as having been very badly misguided on most of the important things conducive to human happiness. married women are healthier, happier and more productive than single women. married couples accumulate more wealth and volunteer more in their communities than singles do. if we truly want women to thrive, we have to revive the marriage norm. that. >> is one of the most amazing statements i've ever -- governor, you may not want to get in on this. but i don't know what to say about reviving the marriage norm. i mean, you can say taller people are happier than s