laughter) then you would probably think to yourself amygdala, that doesn't take into consideration the falmouth's role. the point is come on, republicans, you got something balancesier. >> we would be able to bring the current legislative gridlock to a merciful end. >> they want two years like the last four years where we just butt heads and butt heads and butt heads. you know, somehow i think no matter what we do we're going to get butt heads. (laughter) but-- (cheers and applause) but mitch mcconnell, senator mitch mcconnell, come on, who better to bring the gridlock to a merciful end than the guy who has been blocking the box for six years. >> are you trying to get-- (laughter) so let's just say the gop's message of civic optimism doesn't resonate. let's say the voters don't take to it. what's the backup plan. to get republicans to power who will desperately only govern when they have. >> voter i.d. law will be in force. >> the law could prevent more than 600,000 registered voters in texas from voting in person. >> more than 400,000 eligible voters would have to travel three hours or more to t