Shane Vander Hart

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

Reynolds Introduces PR Campaign to Help Stop Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a new PR campaign including Tom Vilsack, Dan Gable, and Carson King to enlist Iowans’ help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Vander Hart: Between Two Camps on COVID-19

Shane Vander Hart: I don’t agree with mandates, but I believe in personal responsibility. I urge people to be responsible.

Reynolds Issues Mask Mandate, Implements Additional Mitigation Measures

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a mask mandate for indoor public spaces and limited indoor activities to 15 people and outdoor gatherings to 30 people.

Hinson Says She Doesn’t Support Another Lockdown

Congresswoman-Elect Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, said she would not support another lockdown in response to climbing numbers of COVID-19 cases.

Hart Requests Recount in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District Race

With Mariannette Miller-Meeks leading by 47 votes, Rita Hart’s campaign requests a recount of all 24 counties in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Biden Coronavirus Task Force Member Suggests Four to Six-Week Lockdown

Dr. Michael Osterholm said that a four to six-week shutdown could drive down infection numbers and suggests that the U.S. could borrow money to pay for it.

Reynolds Mandates Masks for Certain Gatherings and Businesses

Gov. Kim Reynolds said she was “dialing up” COVID-19 mitigation standards due to significant community spread in the state and increased hospitalizations.

Ernst Re-elected to Senate Leadership

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, was re-elected unanimously by Senate Republicans as Vice-Chair for the Senate Republican Conference.

Vander Hart: Undervoting Is Not Evidence of Voter Fraud

Shane Vander Hart: Historically, Americans cast more votes for President than they vote in down-ballot races like U.S. House of Representatives.

Parler and MeWe Surge As Conservatives Look for Facebook, Twitter Alternatives

Parler is in the top spot on the free app chart for iPhone and Android phone users, MeWe lands in the 3rd spot for iPhone users and 4th for Android users.

Joe Biden Projected Winner of 2020 Presidential Race

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been projected the winner of the 2020 Presidential race after Pennsylvania was called for him.

Iowa Senate Republicans Select Whitver as Majority Leader, Chapman as Senate President

Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said the pro-growth, pro-job policies Iowa Senate Republicans pursued are paying off and they want to build on that.

Vander Hart: Four Changes We Need For the Next Election Cycle

Shane Vander Hart shares four changes that he thinks should be made by news organizations, candidates, and state governments before the next election.

Joni Ernst Wins Re-Election to the U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, won re-election to a second term defeating her Democratic challenger, Theresa Greenfield, 51.8 percent to 45.1 percent.

Hinson Defeats Finkenauer, Feenstra Wins Big, Axne Survives, Miller-Meeks Leads

Ashely Hinson unseats Abby Finkenauer, Randy Feenstra defeats J.D. Scholten, Cindy Axne survives David Young, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Rita Hart.

Iowa Senate Republicans Maintain and Iowa House Republicans Expand Majority

On Election Day 2020, Iowa Senate Republicans maintain their 32 to 18 majority, and Iowa House Republicans gain six seats.