Bryan Schott
@schotthappens.com
Publisher/Managing Editor - Utah Political Watch
📝 I write about politics. Sometimes it goes well. | 🧠 Unsupervised adult with ADHD. | 🏈 In a toxic relationship with the Oklahoma Sooners.
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DM for Signal.
https://linktr.ee/SchottHappens
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@schotthappens.com
· Sep 13
"A gut punch."
Utah is still reeling after the murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. @schotthappens joins the #11thHour to discuss the reaction from communities on the ground.
Utah is still reeling after the murder of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk. @schotthappens joins the #11thHour to discuss the reaction from communities on the ground.
Thanks to @11thhourmsnbc.bsky.social for having me on.
*altogether
I know I shouldn't punch down, but spell and grammar check is literally built into the iPhones that legislators are issued on the taxpayer dime.
I know I shouldn't punch down, but spell and grammar check is literally built into the iPhones that legislators are issued on the taxpayer dime.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
*altogether
I know I shouldn't punch down, but spell and grammar check is literally built into the iPhones that legislators are issued on the taxpayer dime.
I know I shouldn't punch down, but spell and grammar check is literally built into the iPhones that legislators are issued on the taxpayer dime.
Dozens of tickets had to be refunded…
November 11, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Dozens of tickets had to be refunded…
A center-left PAC is blasting out text messages fundraising for Democrat Ben McAdams ahead of an expected run for Congress.
McAdams is expected to launch his campaign sometime this week.
utahpolitics.news/welcome-pac-...
McAdams is expected to launch his campaign sometime this week.
utahpolitics.news/welcome-pac-...
Welcome PAC pushes to recruit Ben McAdams amid Utah map fight
Welcome PAC is blasting fundraising texts to recruit former Rep. Ben McAdams ahead of a Utah redistricting ruling.
utahpolitics.news
November 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
A center-left PAC is blasting out text messages fundraising for Democrat Ben McAdams ahead of an expected run for Congress.
McAdams is expected to launch his campaign sometime this week.
utahpolitics.news/welcome-pac-...
McAdams is expected to launch his campaign sometime this week.
utahpolitics.news/welcome-pac-...
Just because someone says rude things to you and acts like they are better than you does not mean you can be rude back to me.
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Just because someone says rude things to you and acts like they are better than you does not mean you can be rude back to me.
As you might know, I'm currently suing the Utah Legislature over their refusal to issue me a press credential to cover the Capitol.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
As you might know, I'm currently suing the Utah Legislature over their refusal to issue me a press credential to cover the Capitol.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit in September.
We just filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit in Denver.
Let's break down some of the key arguments 🧵
The GOP keeps hunting for a post‑Trump savior. Spencer Cox isn’t it. Three reasons: MAGA distrust, Utah’s small stage, and a civility brand that doesn’t win primaries. WaPo says “maybe.” The base says “nope.”
Full story at the link:
utahpolitics.news/spencer-cox-...
Full story at the link:
utahpolitics.news/spencer-cox-...
November 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The GOP keeps hunting for a post‑Trump savior. Spencer Cox isn’t it. Three reasons: MAGA distrust, Utah’s small stage, and a civility brand that doesn’t win primaries. WaPo says “maybe.” The base says “nope.”
Full story at the link:
utahpolitics.news/spencer-cox-...
Full story at the link:
utahpolitics.news/spencer-cox-...
Woah!
The Supreme Court just DENIED former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis's request to revisit their decision that legalized same-sex marriage.
For background: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
The Supreme Court just DENIED former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis's request to revisit their decision that legalized same-sex marriage.
For background: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
A Decade Later, Supreme Court Is Asked to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Decision
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Woah!
The Supreme Court just DENIED former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis's request to revisit their decision that legalized same-sex marriage.
For background: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
The Supreme Court just DENIED former Kentucky County Clerk Kim Davis's request to revisit their decision that legalized same-sex marriage.
For background: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/07/u...
LOL, no.
Ranking 2028 presidential contenders, the @washingtonpost.com includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
The number of Republican presidential primary voters who have said, "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox would make a good president," could hold a meeting in a broom closet.
archive.ph/202511091801...
Ranking 2028 presidential contenders, the @washingtonpost.com includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
The number of Republican presidential primary voters who have said, "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox would make a good president," could hold a meeting in a broom closet.
archive.ph/202511091801...
November 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
LOL, no.
Ranking 2028 presidential contenders, the @washingtonpost.com includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
The number of Republican presidential primary voters who have said, "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox would make a good president," could hold a meeting in a broom closet.
archive.ph/202511091801...
Ranking 2028 presidential contenders, the @washingtonpost.com includes Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
The number of Republican presidential primary voters who have said, "Utah Gov. Spencer Cox would make a good president," could hold a meeting in a broom closet.
archive.ph/202511091801...
This new picture of Trump…
Bro…
Bro…
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This new picture of Trump…
Bro…
Bro…
It’s getting so a guy can’t even whoosh his scimitar around in public without someone calling the cops.
November 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It’s getting so a guy can’t even whoosh his scimitar around in public without someone calling the cops.
This is monstrous.
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is monstrous.
The cruelty is the point.
The cruelty is the point.
Happy Mike Lee coup attempt anniversary to all who celebrate!
November 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Happy Mike Lee coup attempt anniversary to all who celebrate!
This is just patently dishonest from Sen. Curtis.
Democrats aren’t in charge of anything. It’s not on them to rescue Republicans from this mess.
It’s the GOP who have the burden of trying to govern responsibly. They’re not doing that.
Democrats aren’t in charge of anything. It’s not on them to rescue Republicans from this mess.
It’s the GOP who have the burden of trying to govern responsibly. They’re not doing that.
Sen. John Curtis said Democrats don't have an "exit plan" for ending what is now the longest government shutdown in history, and said he encourages Trump to fully pay SNAP food benefits while contingency funds last. www.ksl.com/article/5140...
John Curtis says Democrats don't have an endgame for government shutdown
Sen. John Curtis said government shutdowns have hurt Republicans in the past, and that Democrats don't have an
www.ksl.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This is just patently dishonest from Sen. Curtis.
Democrats aren’t in charge of anything. It’s not on them to rescue Republicans from this mess.
It’s the GOP who have the burden of trying to govern responsibly. They’re not doing that.
Democrats aren’t in charge of anything. It’s not on them to rescue Republicans from this mess.
It’s the GOP who have the burden of trying to govern responsibly. They’re not doing that.
The Heritage Foundation is in "open revolt" after its leader defended Tucker Carlson's interview with notorious antisemite and white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
If there's a shakeup in the leadership at Heritage, there's a prominent Utah Republican who I think would love the job.
If there's a shakeup in the leadership at Heritage, there's a prominent Utah Republican who I think would love the job.
The Heritage Foundation, the group behind Project 2025, is reeling after its leader, Kevin Roberts, defended Tucker Carlson's interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
A prominent Utah Republican could be waiting in the wings.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-heritage...
A prominent Utah Republican could be waiting in the wings.
Story at the link:
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/the-heritage...
Heritage Foundation Crisis: Staff Revolt; A Utah Republican?
Kevin Roberts’ defense of Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview sparked “open revolt” at Heritage. Why a shake‑up could elevate a Utah conservative to the top job.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news
November 7, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Heritage Foundation is in "open revolt" after its leader defended Tucker Carlson's interview with notorious antisemite and white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
If there's a shakeup in the leadership at Heritage, there's a prominent Utah Republican who I think would love the job.
If there's a shakeup in the leadership at Heritage, there's a prominent Utah Republican who I think would love the job.
Going live at 6 PM MT to break down this week in Utah politics.
What happened? What matters? What's BS?
We'll cover it all + take your questions.
No spin. No pulled punches.
What happened? What matters? What's BS?
We'll cover it all + take your questions.
No spin. No pulled punches.
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Going live at 6 PM MT to break down this week in Utah politics.
What happened? What matters? What's BS?
We'll cover it all + take your questions.
No spin. No pulled punches.
What happened? What matters? What's BS?
We'll cover it all + take your questions.
No spin. No pulled punches.
On Saturday morning, the Utah County GOP will vote on three proposed resolutions:
- Slamming the "Dignity Index"
- Pushing for fewer climate regulations because CO2 is good for plants
- Backing Phil Lyman's endless effort to undo his 2024 election loss.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-county-...
- Slamming the "Dignity Index"
- Pushing for fewer climate regulations because CO2 is good for plants
- Backing Phil Lyman's endless effort to undo his 2024 election loss.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-county-...
Utah County GOP targets the Dignity Index, CO2 rules, Phil Lyman
Utah County Republicans weigh three resolutions: denounce the Dignity Index, fight CO2 regulations, and boost Phil Lyman’s effort to obtain Utah’s voter file.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
On Saturday morning, the Utah County GOP will vote on three proposed resolutions:
- Slamming the "Dignity Index"
- Pushing for fewer climate regulations because CO2 is good for plants
- Backing Phil Lyman's endless effort to undo his 2024 election loss.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-county-...
- Slamming the "Dignity Index"
- Pushing for fewer climate regulations because CO2 is good for plants
- Backing Phil Lyman's endless effort to undo his 2024 election loss.
www.utahpoliticalwatch.news/utah-county-...
Somebody collapsed during a press event in the Oval Office today.
This photo taken right after it happened says so very much...
This photo taken right after it happened says so very much...
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Somebody collapsed during a press event in the Oval Office today.
This photo taken right after it happened says so very much...
This photo taken right after it happened says so very much...
A jury has acquitted the "sandwich guy" who threw a Subway sandwich at a federal officer who was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Wasting so much time and money in a losing effort to convict this guy says so much about our current deeply stupid political moment.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Wasting so much time and money in a losing effort to convict this guy says so much about our current deeply stupid political moment.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A jury has acquitted the "sandwich guy" who threw a Subway sandwich at a federal officer who was wearing a bulletproof vest.
Wasting so much time and money in a losing effort to convict this guy says so much about our current deeply stupid political moment.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Wasting so much time and money in a losing effort to convict this guy says so much about our current deeply stupid political moment.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Reposted by Bryan Schott
Linked-In tells me today is something called "World Productivity Day."
No.
No.
November 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Linked-In tells me today is something called "World Productivity Day."
No.
No.
Reposted by Bryan Schott
dying empire-ass headline
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
dying empire-ass headline
This came across my feed last night, and I can't stop laughing.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This came across my feed last night, and I can't stop laughing.
Utah has cut income taxes by nearly a billion dollars in the last four years. The vast majority of those tax cuts go to the wealthiest Utahns.
Those tax cuts were paid for using money that could have gone toward funding schools.
Those tax cuts were paid for using money that could have gone toward funding schools.
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Utah has cut income taxes by nearly a billion dollars in the last four years. The vast majority of those tax cuts go to the wealthiest Utahns.
Those tax cuts were paid for using money that could have gone toward funding schools.
Those tax cuts were paid for using money that could have gone toward funding schools.