Emails, David White, senior adviser, Glenn Hegar campaign, Aug. 27, 2014

4:24 p.m.

See below, this what we provided when asked by the media several weeks ago.

I am sure you have read this article: http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/collier-hegar-bragged-to-tea-party-hes-proud-of-school-cuts.html/

Here is the starting point for the clip they use:

http://youtu.be/Fp9XimysFfc?t=38m20s

Here is the original question that leads to this discussion:

http://youtu.be/Fp9XimysFfc?t=35m40s

Our statement:

As a father of three children in public schools, Senator Hegar believes in adequately funding our education system. Providing innovative ways to educate our children is vital to the success of our state. For over a year, Senator Hegar has been running a positive campaign about his vision for the future of Texas. To the contrary, our opponent has no vision and their entire campaign amounts to a distortion of truth and negative campaign commercials. Texans deserve better, and they want a Comptroller with honesty, integrity, and character. That person is without a doubt, Glenn Hegar.

David White-Senior Advisor, Glenn Hegar Campaign

On Aug 27, 2014, at 4:38 PM, Selby, Gardner (CMG-Austin) <wgselby@statesman.com> wrote:

From the statement below, I can’t tell if you’re confirming Hegar expressed pride in the 2011 cuts or saying he meant otherwise. Maybe it’s something else entirely?

g.

4:47 p.m.

If you read the news article it is clear that we feel he pulls Senator Hegar’s comments out of context.