Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

Bossman Named Chairman of Iowa House RIIF/Transportation Budget Subcommittee

State Rep. Jacob Bossman was appointed as Chairman of the Iowa House Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.

What I’m Reading: Who Is An Evangelical? By Thomas Kidd

Thomas Kidd: “Historically, the evangelical movement was defined by the message of conversion and eternal salvation, not partisan politics.”

Recap: Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration

Shane Vander Hart recaps the Democratic presidential candidate speeches at the Iowa Democratic Party’s Liberty and Justice Celebration.

Beto O’Rourke Drops Out of Presidential Race

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke announced that he was ending his campaign for the Democratic nomination for President.

Iowan Reaction to House Vote on Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Iowa’s elected officials and candidates running for federal office sounded off on the U.S. House vote to formalize an impeachment inquiry of President Trump.

House Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry Along Party Lines

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 232-196 along party lines to pass a resolution that formalizes the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.

Twitter Dumps Political Advertising

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced that the social media platform would discontinue all political advertising starting on November 22, 2019.

Who Is Thomas Hansen?

Thomas Hansen, a small businessman and cattle rancher, is running an uphill race in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District’s Republican Primary.

Those Who Voted No or Present on the Armenian Genocide Resolution

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 405 to 11 on a resolution affirming the United States’ record on the Armenian genocide by the Ottoman Empire.

Taylor: Scholten’s Support for Medicare for All Will Bankrupt Country

Jeremy Taylor: “JD Scholten’s support for so-called ‘Medicare for all’ will bankrupt our country, reduce access to care, and destroy our health care system.”

Pull The Sondland Thread

Two recent witnesses during the House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry provide a reason to question the testimony of Ambassador Gordon Sondland.

Scholten Supports Medicare for All, Unclear On How to Pay for It

J.D. Scholten, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District supports Medicare for All, but wasn’t clear on how to pay for it.

A Caffeinated PSA: Grind Your Own Coffee

Grind your own coffee and avoid drinking bugs because if you don’t you’re likely drinking coffee that includes ground-up cockroaches.

Two Vastly Different Campaign Announcements

Two Democratic presidential candidates, U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan of Ohio and Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii made two vastly different campaign announcements.

The AND Campaign’s 2020 Statement and Thoughtful Conservative Christians

Michael Wear encouraged Christians to sign The AND Campaign’s 2020 statement, is it a statement that any “thoughtful, conservative Christian” can sign?

The Decline of Cultural Christianity In America

Shane Vander Hart: A decline in the number of people identifying as Christian should cause self-reflection for individual Christians, families, and churches.