Iowa Democrats on Clinton’s Tenure as Secretary of State (Video)

An MSNBC focus group of Iowa Democrats struggled to name one accomplishment by Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State.

Rick Perry: Our Best Days Are Ahead of Us (Video)

RickPAC released a new video featuring former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s recent visit to Iowa and his unwavering belief that America’s best days are ahead.

Jeb Bush Defends Traditional Marriage, Religious Liberty

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush defends traditional marriage and religious liberty in an interview with CBN’s David Brody in Dubuque, IA.

Bobby Jindal Forms 2016 Exploratory Committee

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) announced the formation of an exploratory committee to assist him in deciding whether to seek the GOP nomination for President.

Marco Rubio Gives First Major Foreign Policy Address (Video)

When U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City on Wednesday he looked like a Commander-in-Chief.

Carly Fiorina Once Supported Race to the Top, NCLB

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina said she supported Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind during her 2010 U.S. Senate campaign in California.

U.S. House Passes 5-Month Abortion Ban

The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 242 to 184 which bans abortions after 5 months.

Rand Paul, Ted Cruz Top Caffeinated Thoughts Reader Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) leads among our overall leadership with just shy of 37%, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads among Iowa Republicans.

The Real Reason Mike Huckabee is Running for President

Adam Graham has a theory on why Mike Huckabee left a six-figure job at Fox News, and abandoned his position as a syndicated radio host.

Mike Huckabee Launches 2016 Presidential Bid

Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) launched his 2016 Presidential campaign in Hope, AR today expanding the GOP presidential candidate field to six.

Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina Jump Into 2016 Race (Video)

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina declared their candidacies for President of the United States.

Huckabee’s Range of Appeal Across the Spectrum of Issues

Shedlock: Those who rule out Mike Huckabee because he only has a small constituency have it wrong. There could be a Boom Huck-A-Boom Boom after May 5th.

Spring 2015 Presidential Preference Poll

Be sure to participate in Caffeinated Thoughts’ 2nd 2016 Presidential Preference Poll of our readers. The poll closes at 11:59p (CDT) on 5/8/15.

Mike Huckabee: Supreme Court Can’t Overrule God

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee made a statement that not very long ago would have been accepted at face value, but now the left wants to mock.

Ted Cruz Lays Out His Foreign Policy Vision

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed domestic and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Waukee, IA.

Carly Fiorina Is the Anti-Hillary

The former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina comes across as the “anti-Hillary” who could be a difficult candidate for Clinton to run against.