“If there is evidence.”

In every hearing, it seems, Republicans are intent on obscuring voter suppression.

Sen. West: “How do you define voter suppression?”

David Whitley: “I think it’s irrelevant.”

West: “You’re the secretary of state, sir. It is relevant to me if I’m going to vote for your confirmation.”

Whitley is the state’s top election officer. #txlege https://t.co/R2kYsrTb31

— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) February 8, 2019