“A Little Freaky”

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​Gov. Abbott was searching for any kind of message during an ABC News interview this week in which he was pressed about data centers, the price of gas, and whether he would give President Trump a letter grade on the economy. Hint: He didn’t. And as Harvey has pointed out, President Trump and Speaker Johnson are campaigning in Texas where top GOP candidates including Abbott and Ken Paxton are flailing at the moment. HK also checks in about Paxton’s data center plan while President Trump calls James Talarico “a little freaky.” But first: Do we really believe Gov. Abbott has ever even heard some of the artists on his summer playlist like BigXthaPlug? Our producer is the famous Evan Sherer and the original music for the show is by Checkmayne in Houston.  ​Read More

Scott Braddock is a veteran Texas-based journalist and editor known for his investigative reporting on politics, government, and public affairs through outlets such as the Quorum Report. He has built a reputation for in-depth coverage of state policy and legislative developments, providing readers with detailed, insider perspectives on Texas politics.