Statement from Battleground Texas on latest in O'Keefe video, with AG recusing itself from the case

From Ellis Brachman, Battleground Texas spokesman: “Battleground Texas is in full compliance with the law. In our efforts to register voters, we are facing unfounded, inaccurate and misleading assertions by Republicans directed at one thing - making sure fewer Texans vote.

“The allegations are based on footage by admitted criminal James O’Keefe whose partisan Republican antics of doctoring videos are well known. Those associating themselves with him, making claims of fraud and using his rhetoric for their political gain should be ashamed of themselves. What is undoubtedly true is that if Republicans are willing to stoop to such transparent tactics then they are terrified of the prospect of more Texans going to the ballot box.

“In the next few days we will send a more detailed response exposing these claims as utterly without foundation in Texas law. We will show that these claims restate various demonstrably false assertions, and fail to note legal authority issued in the past by the Attorney General that flatly undermines any suggestion of a violation of law.

“The forces of freedom in our nation’s history faced down savage beatings, snarling dogs and water cannons to ensure the right to vote. While Republicans are having this false battle in the press, we will continue registering voters and ensuring that their voices are heard at the ballot box this November.”