The Democratic leader argues that his proposed elections takeover and his efforts to break the Senate are last resorts because of new state laws that passed in 2021, a year and a half before the 2020 election, which Democrats now call a high turnout success. The Democratic leader gave an interview claiming that evil Republicans are trying to attack voting and disenfranchise people.
Mitch McConnell: “The Democratic leader argues that his proposed elections takeover and his efforts to break the Senate are last resorts…”
On the recordJanuary 18, 2022
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Mitch McConnell defends Republican actions regarding voting laws and criticizes Democrats for their claims.
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