Caffeinated Thoughts

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Listen: Shane Vander Hart Discusses Iowa House GOP Wins on WHO Radio

Shane Vander Hart discusses some key Iowa House races that Republicans won on Election Night with Jeff Angelo on WHO Radio in Des Moines.

In 2020, Iowa Shatters Voter Turnout Record

Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced more than 1,697,000 Iowans voted, easily surpassing the previous state record of 1,589,951 set in 2012.

Trump, Ernst Win Iowa Youth Straw Poll

President Donald Trump, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst win and Republican U.S. House candidates lead in 2020 Iowa Youth Straw Poll.

AARP Iowa Denounces Democrats Associating Group in Attack Ads

AARP Iowa condemned ads produced by Democrats that targets State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, former U.S. Rep. David Young, and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.

Episode 113: A Conversation with Eddie Andrews

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart speaks with Eddie Andrews, a Republican candidate in Iowa House District 39.

The U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Iowa’s U.S. Senators and conservative activists react to U.S. Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court 52 to 48.

Miller-Meeks Kicks Off Barnstorm Tour of Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, launched a barnstorm tour of all 24 counties in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District before Election Day.

Watch: Feenstra and Scholten Debate in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District

WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa and KCAU-TV in Sioux City co-hosted a debate between Randy Feenstra and J.D. Scholten in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District race.

Pro-life Pregnancy Centers Served Almost Two Million People in 2019

A new report from Charlotte Lozier Institute of approximately 2,700 U.S. pregnancy centers shows that almost two million people were served in 2019.

Episode 112: A Conversation With Rick Stewart

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart spoke with Rick Stewart, the Libertarian nominee in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Hinson Outraises Finkenauer in Back to Back Quarters

Ashley Hinson reported raising more than $1,600,000 in the third quarter and reported over $725,000 cash on hand in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District race.

Ernst and Miller-Meeks Release New Ads Focused on Agriculture

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and State Senator Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, released ads focused on agriculture in their respective races.

Episode 111: A Conversation with David Young

In this episode of the Caffeinated Thoughts Podcast, Shane Vander Hart talks to David Young about his race in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Watch: Grassley and Ernst Give Opening Remarks at Barrett Confirmation Hearing

U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, gave opening remarks during the the confirmation hearing of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

President Trump Coming to Campaign In Des Moines

President Donald Trump will hold a rally at the Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.

Episode 110: Q&A with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst

Shane Vander Hart speaks with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about her record in the Senate and why Iowans should re-elect her.