Scott Braddock
@scottbraddock.bsky.social
Editor at quorumreport.com, celebrating our 41st year of independent journalism in Texas and the host of the Great State's #1 politics podcast: Quorum Report Radio
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
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Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
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February 17, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Who Sought the Presidency, Dies at 84
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Abbott-backed candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner opens up on the campaign trail about his alcoholism porn addiction and an extramarital affair while working at a Christian ministry bit.ly/4rl3L3s
Quorum Report: Abbott backed candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner opens up on the campaign trail about his alcoholism, porn addiction, and an extramarital affair
In response to revelations about Nate Sheets Commissioner Millers campaign laid it on thick saying they would not be speaking further on the recent revelat
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February 16, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Abbott-backed candidate for Texas Ag Commissioner opens up on the campaign trail about his alcoholism porn addiction and an extramarital affair while working at a Christian ministry bit.ly/4rl3L3s
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The Washington Post is down to *one* reporter covering all the local courthouses in the DMV. One. www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
The Rabbit Hole: Covering the Courts from a Windowless Office
For more than a decade, Rachel Weiner, until quite recently a Washington Post journalist, chronicled the news involving the D.C. metropolitan area, which included stints at the Eastern District of Vir...
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February 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The Washington Post is down to *one* reporter covering all the local courthouses in the DMV. One. www.courtwatch.news/p/the-rabbit...
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This was hilarious.
February 14, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This was hilarious.
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#TexasPolitics Give it a listen and follow.
February 14, 2026 at 4:33 PM
#TexasPolitics Give it a listen and follow.
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LLLLLLLLLET'S GO
February 14, 2026 at 12:55 AM
LLLLLLLLLET'S GO
From Bad (Bunny) to Worse
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 02/14/2026 · 1h 6m
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February 14, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Tens of thousands of downloads since we launched and Producer Evan wants me to remind y'all that when you rate and review the show, it helps others find it as well. A new episode with "Bad Bunny Braddock" drops tomorrow
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Quorum Report Radio
Politics Podcast · After 43 years in business, Quorum Report is rolling out its first-ever multimedia products: Quorum Report Radio and the Scott Braddock Show. This is where you'll find the inside sc...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Tens of thousands of downloads since we launched and Producer Evan wants me to remind y'all that when you rate and review the show, it helps others find it as well. A new episode with "Bad Bunny Braddock" drops tomorrow
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Almost one-quarter of the people in Texas speak Spanish, and the Lt. Gov. apparently thinks they are all un-American
For those who missed it on the other app, Little Gov Patrick has a new nickname for yours truly
February 13, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Almost one-quarter of the people in Texas speak Spanish, and the Lt. Gov. apparently thinks they are all un-American
In his state of the city address Houston Mayor Whitmire highlights budget efficiencies and takes shots at the mayors of Austin and Dallas: bit.ly/4061Rro
Quorum Report: In his State of the City address, Houston Mayor Whitmire highlights budget efficiencies and takes shots at the mayors of Austin and Dallas
If somebody wants to work with me to fix and improve Houston I will go anywhere anytime Whitmire said I dont have time for politics I dont have time for pa
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February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
In his state of the city address Houston Mayor Whitmire highlights budget efficiencies and takes shots at the mayors of Austin and Dallas: bit.ly/4061Rro
Over the objections of DPS and counties, the Texas DMV moves forward with Gov Abbott's plan to block undocumented people from registering vehicles: bit.ly/4rRX1du
Quorum Report: Over the objections of DPS and counties, Texas DMV moves forward with Abbott plan to block undocumented people from registering vehicles
Urban counties argue this is an unfunded mandate and will enable more ID theft DPS pointed to multiple problems including complications for first time appl
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February 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Over the objections of DPS and counties, the Texas DMV moves forward with Gov Abbott's plan to block undocumented people from registering vehicles: bit.ly/4rRX1du
For those who missed it on the other app, Little Gov Patrick has a new nickname for yours truly
February 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
For those who missed it on the other app, Little Gov Patrick has a new nickname for yours truly
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did not expect my first obituary to be about james van der beek but here it is www.chron.com/culture/arti...
James Van Der Beek, who built a second life in Texas, dies at 48
The star was beloved for his role as titular character Dawson Leery on "Dawson's Creek."
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February 11, 2026 at 8:43 PM
did not expect my first obituary to be about james van der beek but here it is www.chron.com/culture/arti...
National media: "Crockett not running a professional campaign and we can't figure out what she's doing, Talarico executing flawlessly"
University of Houston poll: "Crockett up by 8 points over Talarico"
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University of Houston poll: "Crockett up by 8 points over Talarico"
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Quorum Report: University of Houston Hobby school poll shows Paxton and Crockett leading US Senate nominating campaigns
The poll shows Paxton at 38 Cornyn at 31 and Hunt at 17 on the GOP side Crockett leads Talarico 47 to 39
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February 10, 2026 at 5:32 AM
National media: "Crockett not running a professional campaign and we can't figure out what she's doing, Talarico executing flawlessly"
University of Houston poll: "Crockett up by 8 points over Talarico"
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University of Houston poll: "Crockett up by 8 points over Talarico"
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AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 AM
AOC on DHS Warehouses: I think every American should be alarmed. They are building—and have built—a black box system that disappears people, both immigrants and U.S. citizens alike.
About that Democratic infighting: “How would the team that skipped the first round in the playoffs do if they went straight to the Super Bowl against the team that had been tested? They’d probably always lose. That’s what’s been happening with Texas Democrats"
U.S. Senate Democratic primary heats up with racist comment allegations, attack ad
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February 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
About that Democratic infighting: “How would the team that skipped the first round in the playoffs do if they went straight to the Super Bowl against the team that had been tested? They’d probably always lose. That’s what’s been happening with Texas Democrats"
Race to the Bottom
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 02/06/2026 · 1h 23m
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February 7, 2026 at 2:55 AM
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I thought they hated mail-in voting! @scottbraddock.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
I thought they hated mail-in voting! @scottbraddock.bsky.social
The fact that national pundits are just now figuring out how nasty a Texas primary can be is proof they never cared about y'all before and won't after this is over. Don't worry about their scolding.
February 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
The fact that national pundits are just now figuring out how nasty a Texas primary can be is proof they never cared about y'all before and won't after this is over. Don't worry about their scolding.
Now we're cookin' with gas:
Allred slams Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre black man,” Talarico says it's not true, Commissioner Miller set to debate his GOP challenger, & Texas opposition research leaks on ABC’s The View bit.ly/4a90LQf
Allred slams Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre black man,” Talarico says it's not true, Commissioner Miller set to debate his GOP challenger, & Texas opposition research leaks on ABC’s The View bit.ly/4a90LQf
Quorum Report: Notes from the Campaign Trail: Sharpening the Long Knives Edition
Hittin rough water now in the Ag Commissioners race and the US Senate Democratic primary Allred comes off the sidelines to slam Talarico for allegedly call
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February 2, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Now we're cookin' with gas:
Allred slams Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre black man,” Talarico says it's not true, Commissioner Miller set to debate his GOP challenger, & Texas opposition research leaks on ABC’s The View bit.ly/4a90LQf
Allred slams Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre black man,” Talarico says it's not true, Commissioner Miller set to debate his GOP challenger, & Texas opposition research leaks on ABC’s The View bit.ly/4a90LQf
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This is a great episode for background, and also if you want to hear Dan Patrick beg like a whiny little toddler for people to go vote for the lady who couldn't even impress the 1988 Miss Oklahoma USA judges.
To really understand what was at stake in the Fort Worth special election just won in an upset by a Democrat, check out last week's show. Republicans were in full meltdown mode ahead of tonight
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Turnabout is More Than Fair Play
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/23/2026 · 1h 21m
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February 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
This is a great episode for background, and also if you want to hear Dan Patrick beg like a whiny little toddler for people to go vote for the lady who couldn't even impress the 1988 Miss Oklahoma USA judges.
To really understand what was at stake in the Fort Worth special election just won in an upset by a Democrat, check out last week's show. Republicans were in full meltdown mode ahead of tonight
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Turnabout is More Than Fair Play
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/23/2026 · 1h 21m
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February 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM
To really understand what was at stake in the Fort Worth special election just won in an upset by a Democrat, check out last week's show. Republicans were in full meltdown mode ahead of tonight
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Shockwaves emanating from the Metroplex: Even Lt. Gov. Patrick argued this is the first signal that national Democrats could make a significant investment in Texas; President Trump was trying to boost Wambsganss while the DNC was apparently helping Rehmet bit.ly/3ZJHbFy
Quorum Report: Texas Democrats stun Republicans with apparent upset victory in Tarrant County special election
Shockwaves emanating from the Metroplex As Lt Gov Patrick argued last week this is the first signal in 2026 that national Democrats could make a significan
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February 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Shockwaves emanating from the Metroplex: Even Lt. Gov. Patrick argued this is the first signal that national Democrats could make a significant investment in Texas; President Trump was trying to boost Wambsganss while the DNC was apparently helping Rehmet bit.ly/3ZJHbFy
Texas Democrats stun Republicans with apparent upset victory in Tarrant County special election: bit.ly/3ZJHbFy
Quorum Report: Texas Democrats stun Republicans with apparent upset victory in Tarrant County special election
Shockwaves emanating from the Metroplex As Lt Gov Patrick argued last week this is the first signal in 2026 that national Democrats could make a significan
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February 1, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Texas Democrats stun Republicans with apparent upset victory in Tarrant County special election: bit.ly/3ZJHbFy
"A third world country."
It wasn't even that long ago that a Republican administration did not tolerate its immigration enforcement shooting unarmed people. In fact the Bush Administration prosecuted that behavior. So, how did we get here? Listen
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It wasn't even that long ago that a Republican administration did not tolerate its immigration enforcement shooting unarmed people. In fact the Bush Administration prosecuted that behavior. So, how did we get here? Listen
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Full Circle
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/30/2026 · 1h 5m
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January 31, 2026 at 12:11 AM
"A third world country."
It wasn't even that long ago that a Republican administration did not tolerate its immigration enforcement shooting unarmed people. In fact the Bush Administration prosecuted that behavior. So, how did we get here? Listen
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It wasn't even that long ago that a Republican administration did not tolerate its immigration enforcement shooting unarmed people. In fact the Bush Administration prosecuted that behavior. So, how did we get here? Listen
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