Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-27-15

Shane Vander Hart talks to Dr. Ben Carson about his campaign and Tom Hudson of CrossRoads Shooting Sports discusses his store and the 2nd Amendment.

Mike Huckabee Touts Experience, Takes on Judiciary in Pella

During a campaign stop in Pella, IA former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee touted his executive and leadership experience and rebuked the judiciary.

Bobby Jindal Challenges Establishment With 2016 Announcement

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal challenged the establishment’s lack of principles and action in his remarks announcing his candidacy for President.

Rand Paul’s Courtship With Evangelicals

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has a greater ability to reach evangelicals than his father did in 2012, but it requires a delicate balance with his libertarian base.

Will John Kasich’s Worst Enemy Be John Kasich?

Ohio Governor John Kasich’s expected late entry into the presidential race and accounts of his temper raise doubts whether he can run sucessfully in 2016.

Jeb Bush Touts Experience and Vision in Pella (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush discussed economic reform, spending, immigration reform and education reform during a town hall event in Pella, Iowa.

Common Core’s Potency as a Campaign Issue

Common Core continues to prove that it is a potent campaign issue in the Republican race for the nomination for President and Jeb Bush is on the wrong side.

Donald Trump in Des Moines: Politicians Are Destroying America (Video)

Real estate mogul Donald Trump held his first campaign rally in Iowa Tuesday night after announcing his candidacy for President that morning.

Donald Trump Announces Presidential Run

Donald Trump today announced that he was running for President of the United States becoming the 12 major candidate to join the Republican field.

Jeb Bush Becomes 11th Republican Presidential Candidate

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush formally announced his candidacy on Monday afternoon with a speech at Miami-Dade College in Miami, FL.

Pro-Common Core Group Tops Political Ad Spending in Iowa

The Collaborative for Student Success has controlled early messaging in Iowa having spent over $764,000 for just under 1500 ads that have run in the state.

Rick Perry Announces 2nd Campaign for President

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry became the 10th Republican to join the 2016 Presidential Race during a speech in Addison, TX.

Bobby Jindal To Make 2016 Announcement on June 24

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) confirmed today that he will make a major announcement about the 2016 Presidential election on June 24th in New Orleans, LA.

John Kasich Is Headed to Iowa

Ohio Governor John Kasich is scheduled to speak at the Greater Des Moines Partnership at noon on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Lindsey Graham Becomes 9th Republican to Enter 2016 Horse Race

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared his candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for President in 2016 becoming the ninth Republican to declare.

Rick Santorum Announces 2nd Presidential Bid (Video)

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) late Wednesday afternoon announced his 2nd presidential campaign at Penn United Technologies in Cabot, PA.