Shane Vander Hart

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

CNN Badgers Joni Ernst

Shane Vander Hart: What CNN did to Joni Ernst is not journalism, but political tracking. They should not do the DSCC’s job for them.

Hillary Clinton: I Can Beat Him Again

Hillary Clinton discusses President Trump’s suggestion of a rematch: “So maybe there does need to be a rematch. Obviously, I can beat him again.”

Targeting Democrat Support of Extreme Gender Policies Showing Impact in Kentucky

Campaign for American Principles dropped their second ad in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race noting a shift toward Gov. Matt Bevin after their first ad.

What Is With This Headline?

Why did the Des Moines Register offer the headline, “Pat Grassley to head rural House leaders,” in their print edition? What were they communicating?

The Trajectory of Pat Grassley

Shane Vander Hart: State Rep. Pat Grassley of New Hartford was tapped to be Iowa’s next Speaker of House, but could this set up a run for higher office?

Poll: Steve King Enjoys Large Lead in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District GOP Primary

U.S. Rep. Steve King enjoys a 44 point lead over his rivals in the Iowa 4th Congressional District’s GOP primary according to a new internal campaign poll.

Iowa House Republicans Elect New Leadership

Iowa House Republicans elect Pat Grassley as Speaker of the House, Matt Windschitl as majority leader, and John Wills as Speaker Pro Tem.

Donald Trump and the ‘Electrification’ of the Church

President Donald Trump alludes that evangelical pastors credited with him church growth and said that the Church has never been so ‘electrified.’

Steve Reeder Is Fourth Republican to Challenge Steve King

Steve Reeder, a real estate developer from Arnolds Park, becomes the fourth Republican to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve King in Iowa’s 4th Congressional District.

Brandt Jean to Amber Guyger: “I Forgive”

18-year-old Brandt Jean to his brother’s killer, Amber Guyger: “I forgive, and I know if you go to God and ask him, he will forgive you.”

Saying “Free Speech Is Important” Is A Fox News Talking Point?

Shane Vander Hart: Tulsi Gabbard stating that “free speech is important” is not a Fox News talking point, but a constitutional principle.

Trump Congratulates China on 70 Years of Communism

Shane Vander Hart: President Donald Trump, the leader of the free world, congratulated China on 70 years as a Communist country.

Miller-Meeks Announces 4th Run in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

State Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Ottumwa, announced that she will seek the Republican nomination in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

There Will Be No Second Civil War Over Donald Trump

Shane Vander Hart: Pastor Robert Jeffress quoted by President Donald Trump says there would be a “Civil War-like fracture” the President is removed from office. No, there won’t.

My Two Cents on Ukrainegate

Shane Vander Hart shares his thoughts about the Trump-Zelensky phone call transcript and whistleblower complaint that were released.

“I Want My Mother to Have the Scariest-Looking Assault Weapon She Can Find.”

Amy Swearer to members of the House Judiciary Committee: “When accuracy and stopping power matter, (AR-15s) are simply better.”