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
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Full Circle
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/30/2026 · 1h 5m
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"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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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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With a runoff possible Johnson and Jaworski duke it out in a spirited race for the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General: bit.ly/3MarDYi
Quorum Report: With a runoff possible, Johnson and Jaworski duke it out in a spirited race for the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General
Former Galveston Mayor Jaworski tries to paint Sen Johnson as MAGAs favorite Democrat and a sellout to Lt Gov Patrick Johnson leads in the money race says
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January 29, 2026 at 8:29 PM
With a runoff possible Johnson and Jaworski duke it out in a spirited race for the Democratic nomination for Texas Attorney General: bit.ly/3MarDYi
CBS should be under fire for ripping me off. Everyone loved my mom on the show.
They're stealing @scottbraddock.bsky.social's movem
Tuesday morning:
New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
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New CBS boss promises “huge emphasis on scoops.”
Tuesday evening:
CBS Evening News anchor interviews his mom.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:28 PM
CBS should be under fire for ripping me off. Everyone loved my mom on the show.
President Trump loves the Little Governor
@scottbraddock.bsky.social My recent text from the Liddle Gov. 😬 Yes, I get texts from both parties.
January 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
President Trump loves the Little Governor
Well now, those are good questions aren't they?
So, why is it assumed "national money" won't flow to her? Because she's a Black woman in Texas they're going to abandon the race? I'd love to know the thinking here.
Whether Crockett should be saving for November is a serious point of conversation because there is the assumption nationally that if Talarico is the nominee, national money will flow to him but if she's the nominee it will not
January 27, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Well now, those are good questions aren't they?
Whether Crockett should be saving for November is a serious point of conversation because there is the assumption nationally that if Talarico is the nominee, national money will flow to him but if she's the nominee it will not
Like why isn't she spending the money?
TV ads from the Crockett campaign would represent her first significant spending of the cycle; to date Talarico has dominated both on the airwaves and field operations bit.ly/4k6fqjW
January 27, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Whether Crockett should be saving for November is a serious point of conversation because there is the assumption nationally that if Talarico is the nominee, national money will flow to him but if she's the nominee it will not
TV ads from the Crockett campaign would represent her first significant spending of the cycle; to date Talarico has dominated both on the airwaves and field operations bit.ly/4k6fqjW
Quorum Report: Crockett reportedly plans to start hitting Talarico with some contrast ads on TV
TV ads from the Crockett campaign would represent her first significant spending of the cycle to date Talarico has dominated both on the airwaves and field
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January 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM
TV ads from the Crockett campaign would represent her first significant spending of the cycle; to date Talarico has dominated both on the airwaves and field operations bit.ly/4k6fqjW
Notes from the campaign trail: Few Texas campaign events canceled because of the storm, voter turnout is low but a Republican voting for a Democrat says there’s real energy around one of the races, and the Democratic US Senate debate was basically a wash bit.ly/4rhCUVD
Quorum Report: Notes from the Campaign Trail: Slowly Thawing Out Edition
Minimal campaign events canceled because of the ice storm special election turnout is low although a Republican voting for a Democrat says theres real ener
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January 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Notes from the campaign trail: Few Texas campaign events canceled because of the storm, voter turnout is low but a Republican voting for a Democrat says there’s real energy around one of the races, and the Democratic US Senate debate was basically a wash bit.ly/4rhCUVD
On this week's extended edition of the show:
- Lt Gov Patrick sounds panicked about losing a solid GOP Texas Senate seat
Wes Hunt dodges reporters asking why he's not at work
- What happened when I ran into AG Paxton's defense attorney?
Listen:
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- Lt Gov Patrick sounds panicked about losing a solid GOP Texas Senate seat
Wes Hunt dodges reporters asking why he's not at work
- What happened when I ran into AG Paxton's defense attorney?
Listen:
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Turnabout is More Than Fair Play
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/23/2026 · 1h 21m
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January 25, 2026 at 4:04 PM
On this week's extended edition of the show:
- Lt Gov Patrick sounds panicked about losing a solid GOP Texas Senate seat
Wes Hunt dodges reporters asking why he's not at work
- What happened when I ran into AG Paxton's defense attorney?
Listen:
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- Lt Gov Patrick sounds panicked about losing a solid GOP Texas Senate seat
Wes Hunt dodges reporters asking why he's not at work
- What happened when I ran into AG Paxton's defense attorney?
Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Internal emails show Gov Abbott demanding info on immigrant employees using H-1B visas at the Texas A&M University System bit.ly/4qAUKCZ
Quorum Report: Internal emails show Gov. Abbott is demanding info on immigrant workers using H1B visas at the Texas A&M University system
The emails reviewed by Quorum Report say Abbott wants info on this by close of business Monday
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January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Internal emails show Gov Abbott demanding info on immigrant employees using H-1B visas at the Texas A&M University System bit.ly/4qAUKCZ
If you get iced in this weekend, there's an extended version of the show ready to go to keep you company. Enjoy with a bowl of Texas chili
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Turnabout is More Than Fair Play
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/23/2026 · 1h 21m
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January 24, 2026 at 1:17 AM
If you get iced in this weekend, there's an extended version of the show ready to go to keep you company. Enjoy with a bowl of Texas chili
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Reposted by Scott Braddock
If you have any interest at all about Texas politics, Scott is your go-to source. Help him get back to being the #1 politics podcast in the state
Programming note: With a winter storm expected to sweep across the Great State, an extended version of the show will drop on your podcast apps Friday so you've got us to keep you company when you're iced in for a few days. Make sure you're subscribed:
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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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January 22, 2026 at 8:51 PM
If you have any interest at all about Texas politics, Scott is your go-to source. Help him get back to being the #1 politics podcast in the state
Programming note: With a winter storm expected to sweep across the Great State, an extended version of the show will drop on your podcast apps Friday so you've got us to keep you company when you're iced in for a few days. Make sure you're subscribed:
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/q...
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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...
podcasts.apple.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Programming note: With a winter storm expected to sweep across the Great State, an extended version of the show will drop on your podcast apps Friday so you've got us to keep you company when you're iced in for a few days. Make sure you're subscribed:
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Reposted by Scott Braddock
January 21, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Check this out the New York Times has a running summary of all of the polling in the US Senate race in Texas on both the Republican and Democratic sides
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January 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Check this out the New York Times has a running summary of all of the polling in the US Senate race in Texas on both the Republican and Democratic sides
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Rep Crockett releases poll showing her with a 13 point advantage in US Senate Democratic primary: bit.ly/49wDc4X
Quorum Report: Rep. Crockett releases poll showing her with a 13 point advantage in US Senate Democratic primary
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January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Rep Crockett releases poll showing her with a 13 point advantage in US Senate Democratic primary: bit.ly/49wDc4X
January 19, 2026 at 11:50 PM
On MLK Day, Texas Attorney General Paxton issues a rare - if not unheard of unrequested legal opinion - blasting Sen. Cornyn over diversity equity and inclusion: bit.ly/3Lo7JsF
Quorum Report: On MLK Day, Paxton issues rare if not unheard of unrequested legal opinion blasting Cornyn over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Cornyn fired back arguing Paxton is incompetent and questioned whether the bogus move amounted to an illegal in-kind contribution to his campaign from his
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January 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
On MLK Day, Texas Attorney General Paxton issues a rare - if not unheard of unrequested legal opinion - blasting Sen. Cornyn over diversity equity and inclusion: bit.ly/3Lo7JsF
internal poll shows former sen huffines with commanding lead in race for gop nomination for texas comptroller: bit.ly/3LLg1ux
Quorum Report: Internal poll shows former Sen. Huffines with commanding lead in race for GOP nomination for Texas Comptroller
The poll promoted by the Huffines camp suggests hell be in a runoff regardless of whether its against Hancock or Craddick
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January 19, 2026 at 11:24 PM
internal poll shows former sen huffines with commanding lead in race for gop nomination for texas comptroller: bit.ly/3LLg1ux
With just a month to go before early voting in The Great State, the razor thin majority in DC is keeping some top candidates mostly off the campaign trail. Got into it on @kvue.bsky.social. Watch:
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Quorum Report's Scott Braddock discusses the big races to watch for in the 2026 Primary
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January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
With just a month to go before early voting in The Great State, the razor thin majority in DC is keeping some top candidates mostly off the campaign trail. Got into it on @kvue.bsky.social. Watch:
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TxLege watchers: @scottbraddock.bsky.social and The Quorum Report have made the jump!
January 18, 2026 at 5:48 PM
TxLege watchers: @scottbraddock.bsky.social and The Quorum Report have made the jump!
It's the fastest hour in Texas media:
- A 🔥 race for Texas AG
- The heartbreaking details from the trial of the school police officer from Uvalde
- @jenrice.bsky.social on Gov Abbott's threat to take over Houston elections
And more:
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- A 🔥 race for Texas AG
- The heartbreaking details from the trial of the school police officer from Uvalde
- @jenrice.bsky.social on Gov Abbott's threat to take over Houston elections
And more:
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Enemies, Dance Partners, or Fake BS? Must be Texas Primary Season
Podcast Episode · Quorum Report Radio · 01/17/2026 · 58m
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January 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
It's the fastest hour in Texas media:
- A 🔥 race for Texas AG
- The heartbreaking details from the trial of the school police officer from Uvalde
- @jenrice.bsky.social on Gov Abbott's threat to take over Houston elections
And more:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
- A 🔥 race for Texas AG
- The heartbreaking details from the trial of the school police officer from Uvalde
- @jenrice.bsky.social on Gov Abbott's threat to take over Houston elections
And more:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...