McConnell and Democrats clash over Election Day legislation

BY ANDREW WRIGHT

Mitch McConnell clashed with Congress Democrats Wednesday as the Senate majority leader criticized legislation that would make Election Day a federal holiday, according to the New York Times.

McConnell referred to the legislation as a "power grab" by Democrats as an attempt to consolidate power.

McConnell's remarks received heavy criticism from Democrats, who defended the legislation as an attempt to make voting easier for citizens and to restore democracy, according to CNN. Some took to Twitter to criticize McConnell. Former Senator Barbara Boxer said on Twitter, "What is Mitch afraid of? Answer: the people."

This clash continues a trend of gridlock between Republicans and Democrats as tempers continue to flair in Congress.

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