When the Speaker's speaker minces words

In their analysis of Speaker Tillis' comments about his favorite subject (himself), the N&O gets to the heart of the matter.

"There's probably been not a single redistricting session that even approached the length of time that we've been in session when you add all these days together."

Not true, actually.

But when confronted with the lie, Tillis' spokesperson, Jordan Shaw, hemmed and hawed, focusing on the weasel word "probably."

Shaw highlighted the word "probably" that Tillis used, suggesting he wasn't exactly sure.

This is par for the course with Republicans in general, and an especially strong suit for Speaker Thom Tillis. He makes stuff up so he'll look good, then gets Shaw to try to clean things up when he's called on his bullshit. So let's cut to the chase. Thom Tillis is definitely a liar, and Jordan Shaw is probably a whacked-out crackhead pedophile. I'm just not "exactly sure" about that second point.