Mitch McConnell: Senator McConnell says there was a 'mischaracterization' after comment to black voters
By: Luis Ulloa Updated 22 Jan 2022, 16: 01 pm EST
At a press conference, Mitch McConnell clarified that his previous words referring to African-American voters were removed of context.
Previous days, McConnell was asked by a reporter, “ what is your message to voters of color who are worried they won’t be able to vote after the rejection of the John Lewis Voting Right Act
(electoral law)?”.
Mitch McConnell responded that “your concern is misplaced, if we look at the statistics, the African-American voters are voting in a high percentage like the Americans”.
In case you missed it, Mitch McConnell said the quiet part out loud last night: “African-American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans.”
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The answer it was not well received by minorities. However, McConnell corrected his stance by saying “this horrible mischaracterization of my public record is the result of leaving a word unnoticed on the air… it is highly offensive”.
“I’ve had African-American speech writers, planners, office officers over the years. I find this mischaracterization of my public record to be offensive and outrageous.”
Social networks turned against the Senator from Kentucky, showing photos and saying “I am an American“, referring to the comments of McConnell.
Mitch McConnell and his history of attacking minorities
The Senator from Kentucky has a history that has marginalized minorities in the United States.
Mitch McConnell has been characterized, in the recent past, as block popular initiatives and put a full hand in the selection of judges, even breaking his own word.
His latest actions directly attack voters with an emphasis on controlling certain key states, doubling down on using the vague language of “ Electoral Count Act”, law that protects states to declare a winner.
However, McConnell himself accepts that “his party has I’ve done a good job with white people, and I’m proud of that.”
In addition, he has referred to the events of the civil war as an event that must be forgotten and overcome by all. “The Confederate flag means different things to different people, but it’s still a painful and oppressive memory for many, for me at least it’s time to get over it.”
Mitch McConnell was photographed -years ago- with the confederate flag background. McConnell’s own communication team has affirmed the photo dates from ago 22 years.
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