Shane Vander Hart

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

Axne, Finkenauer Targeted in Ads Opposing Pelosi’s Prescription Drug Plan

American Action Network targets Iowa U.S. Reps. Abby Finkenuaer and Cindy Axne in $2.5 million campaign opposing Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s prescription drug plan.

Biden Slips, Buttigieg Rises in Post-Debate Iowa Caucus Poll

In the latest Iowa Caucus poll, Joe Biden slipped to 18 percent, Elizabeth Warren follows at 17 percent, and Pete Buttigieg is at 13 percent.

Tulsi Gabbard Unloads on Hillary Clinton

Tulsi Gabbard unloads on Hillary Clinton after Clinton said the Russians are grooming her for a third party run to help President Trump win re-election.

Video: Mises vs. Marx in an Epic Rap Battle

American Institute for Economic Research offers a capitalism vs. socialism debate like none seen before: Ludwig von Mises and Karl Marx in a rap battle.

The Money Race in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District – Q3 2019

State Rep. Ashley Hinson has raised the bar for GOP fundraising in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and will need it to take on U.S. Rep. Abby Finkenauer.

Did A Sixth Grader Write This Letter?

Shane Vander Hart: President Donald Trump’s letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reads like it was written by a pre-pubescent boy.

Tulsi Gabbard Says She Supports Some Abortion Restrictions

U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, said during the CNN/New York Times Democratic Presidential Debate she supports banning third trimester abortions.

RAGBRAI Staff Defect From The Des Moines Register

The entire RAGBRAI staff resigned from the Des Moines Register to launch a new bike ride in protest of the paper’s handling of the Carson King story.

The Democratic March to Super Tuesday

Shane Vander Hart breaks down what a race between Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden at the top could look like through Super Tuesday.

Gun Rights Ad Targeting Democrats to Run in Iowa

The Protect Freedom PAC ad highlights positions of the leading Democratic presidential candidates on the 2nd Amendment will air during the Democratic debate.

Confirming What The Right Thinks About CNN

Audio and video captured by a CNN whistleblower Cary Poarch and released by Project Veritas is compelling and explains the current tone and direction of CNN.

A “Moderate” Attack on Religious Non-Profits

Shane Vander Hart: A pledge to not punish religious institutions based on their beliefs, but only how they practice those beliefs in a public arena is hardly a concession.

Going From Never Trump to Leans Trump

Shane Vander Hart explains that his opinion of President Donald Trump hasn’t changed much since 2016, but his opinion of the Democratic Party has.

Beto O’Rourke: Churches That Oppose Same-Sex Marriage Should Lose Tax Exempt Status

Beto O’Rourke during the Equality Town Hall said religious institutions, including churches, should lose tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex marriage.

State Rep. Scott Ourth Arrested for OWI

State Rep. Scott Ourth, D-Ackworth, was arrested for OWI in Cherokee, Iowa, and blew more than twice the legal limit on a breathalyzer test.

Throwing Allies Under The Bus Is Wrong

Shane Vander Hart: Syria is a mess and the decision by the Trump administration to clear the way for military action against the Kurds made it worse.