"Our view is that the substance is more important than the procedure." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his opposition to the legislation that bears the name of the civil rights icon Tuesday, calling it "unnecessary." This article has been revised. For some Republicans, opposition is rooted in fear it could hurt the party's chances at victory. THE PLAYLISTABC News' "Start Here" podcast.
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