You know, some things just really do speak for themselves. No matter how they spin this, the reality is that there are many prominent Republicans who do not want to extend the Voting Rights Act:
House Republican leaders on Wednesday postponed a vote on renewing the 1965 Voting Rights Act after GOP lawmakers complained it unfairly singles out nine Southern states for federal oversight.What's unfair is that Americans are denied their rights to vote. Those are the concerns that should be addressed. Period. The rest is a smokescreen. And the GOP knows it.
"We have time to address their concerns," Republican leaders said in a joint statement. "Therefore, the House Republican Leadership will offer members the time needed to evaluate the legislation."
