been strong inside the republican party. um, certainly, donald trump did nothing to break that grip. but um, this is a symbiotic relationship, in which the republican party has become a one-trick pony. all they talk about is how much they hate government. well, the best way they can translate how much they hate government is to argue for the ability of the citizenry to arm themselves in order to overthrow the government. and so, the gun lobby relies on the republican party. republicans rely on the gun lobby. and at some point, that party will recognize that 80% of the american people don't agree with them. they want things like universal background checks. the vast majority of americans want a ban on assault weapons. but that relationship between the republican party and the gun lobby, predating donald trump, is still one that we have yet to break. we will. i mean, it's just a question of when, not if. we gist have to get stronger and stronger as a movement. >> senator murphy, appreciate your time. thank you. there is a new contender in pennsylvania's crowded