Abbott and Whitley Stories Don't Jibe

[TexasTowelie]

In a television interview late yesterday regarding the disturbing voter registration debacle, Governor Greg Abbott made a statement that directly conflicts with sworn testimony given by his appointee as Secretary of State, David Whitley.

The Question

Was Greg Abbott informed ahead of time that David Whitley would send the flawed list of suspected noncitizen registrants on the voter rolls to Attorney General Ken Paxton BEFORE the list was reviewed and vetted by county election officials?

Here’s what David Whitley said

Whitley testified under oath that Abbott’s office reviewed the press releasewhich detailed his actions – including the list transfer to the AG’s office – before the press release was issued.

Here’s what Greg Abbott said

When asked during a KXAN interview whether he knew the flawed list would be sent to the AG’s office prior to county review, Abbott flatly replied “I can’t even confirm that that happened.”

Read more: http://lonestarproject.net/abbott-and-whitley-stories-don%E2%80%99t-jibe#ixzz5f2VRnSno

[mercuryblues]

1. Abbot is lying

It really is a yes or no answer, which he refuses to give.

Next up will be proof it was sent, with Abbot can't say for sure/not remembering reading it.

[Gothmog]

2. Greg is a liar