we have to step up to the plate, whether it's an election year of the not, and we have to protect the women of this country, our families, and it's essential that we take the step. >> senator barbara boxer of california, thank you for helping us understand this tonight. i would imagine on that political point, simply taking a vote is going to be a very political thing. more to come. we'll be right back. kid: hey dad, who was that man?