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GOP Candidate in Missouri Governor’s Race Fires Away in New Ad

Eric Greitens, the Republican nominee in Missouri’s gubernatorial race, has released one of the most unique campaign ads of this election cycle.

Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump: To Vote or Not to Vote

David Shedlock: The viable choices the Lord’s Providence has given us for President don’t bode well for our country, at least for the foreseeable future. So what to do?

Voting for the “Lesser of Two Evils”

Holly Williams: I won’t vote for Donald Trump and I won’t vote for Hillary Clinton. I understand what’s at stake, and it’s not just the next 4 to 8 years.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) at a town hall in Derry, NH on 10/30/15. Photo credit: Michael Vadon

Pro-life Democrat Hewes Quietly Challenges Clinton, Sanders

Democrat Henry Hewes is running in several states, with one goal: education about the nature of abortion and the value of the right to life.

Chelgren Challenges Loebsack in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District

Iowa State Senator Mark Chelgren (R-Ottumwa) announced he will seek nomination to challenge Congressman Dave Loebsack in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.

Rick Perry Suspends Presidential Campaign

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry announced on Friday afternoon at the Eagle Forum Conference in Missouri that he was suspending his presidential campaign.

Donald Trump is a Misogynist

Shane Vander Hart: I doubt that Donald Trump’s recent comments about Carly Fiorina will have an impact on the polls, but they should. He crossed a line.
Mike Huckabee speaking at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Mike Huckabee Expands Ground Game in Iowa

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced a state director and additional grassroots county leadership for his presidential campaign in Iowa.
Sam Clovis speaking at NICHE Homeschool Day at the Capitol 2014.

Sam Clovis Joins Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign

Donald Trump announced that Iowa conservative Sam Clovis has been hired as a national co-chair and senior policy advisor for his presidential campaign.

Chris Christie’s Troubling View of Religious Liberty

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was asked if business owners should be allowed to discriminate against LBGT people, his answer has two basic problems.

Bobby Jindal at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, spoke at the Des Moines Register’s Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.

Chris Christie at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ), a candidate for the GOP nominee for President, spoke at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday.

Conservative Economics: Towards A New Framework

John Gustavsson shares four things that conservatives need to understand about economics and about economic policy heading towards the 2016 elections.

Steve Deace Endorses Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) received the endorsement yesterday of Steve Deace, a conservative, Iowa-based, nationally-syndicated radio host.

Our Commitment to Transparency as We Cover 2016

Shane Vander Hart explains Caffeinated Thoughts’ commitment to transparency in our election coverage and fairness in the commentary we provide.

Donald Trump Blasts Jeb Bush on Iraq in Des Moines

Real estate magnate Donald Trump calls Jeb Bush’s statement that US needs to show Iraqis “we have skin in the game” one of the dumbest he has ever heard.