Mitch McConnell: "African-American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans"

Yep, that's what he said. Video evidence below.

Reporter: "What's your message for voters of color who are concerned that without the John L. Lewis Voting Rights Act they're not going to be able to vote in the midterm?"

McConnell: "Well, the concern is misplaced, because if you look at the statistics, African American voters are voting in just as high a percentage as Americans." — Read the rest