The problem(s) with McConnell's line on African-American voting rates
MSNBCNov 26, 2021
The Facts
Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell is being criticized for apparently implying that African-Americans aren't Americans.
In response to concern about voting restrictions faced by people of color, McConnell stated: "The concern is misplaced.... African-American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans."
The Spin
Left narrative
McConnell is saying the quiet part of what he believes out loud. The comments are outrageous and the latest in a series of offensive comments on race and discrimination he has made over the years.
Right narrative
This is yet another phony scandal drummed up by the Left. McConnell clearly misspoke, and corrected himself afterwards. Biden gaffes morerr, and has made actual discriminatory remarks without being held accountable.
