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Mike Huckabee: I’ve Taken on the Clinton Machine

Former Governor and 2008 Iowa Caucus Winner Mike Huckabee told Iowans at a stop in Altoona that he has beaten the Bill & Hillary Clinton political apparatus.

Scott Walker Responds to Prolife Criticism

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker responds to criticism after a Fox News Sunday interview where he indicated there not anything he could do to fight abortion.

What Social Conservatives Need in a Candidate

The social conservative voting bloc in 2016 has the potential to be splintered. John Gustavsson offers three criteria voters should use to choose.

Video: Lindsey Graham in Des Moines

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed his prospective 2016 campaign, Islamic terrorism and the need for boots on the ground to defeat ISIS.

Lindsey Graham Is “Testing the Waters”

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) launched a presidential exploratory committee, Security Through Strength, signaling a focus on national security if he runs.

There Will Be No Romney 3.0

2012 Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney says no to a third run in 2016 making more room for former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

Video: Jim DeMint Discusses 2016 at Iowa Freedom Summit

Heritage Foundation President and former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint discusses what kind of candidate is needed in 2016 and what issues will be at play.

Video: Rod Blum at Iowa Freedom Summit

Congressman Rod Blum (R-Iowa) talks to Caffeinated Thoughts at the Iowa Freedom Summit about 2016, the Pain-Capable Abortion Ban fiasco, and being new in DC.

Iowa GOP Establishment Loves Jeb Bush

If you just heard from establishment Republicans you’d hear how everybody loves…

Congressman Steve King Advocates for Ames Straw Poll

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) wrote a letter asking that the Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee keep the Ames Straw Poll in 2015.

Bobby Jindal: “Insiders Shouldn’t Pick Our Nominee”

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) said voters should have many choices among Republicans in 2016, and rejected the idea that the field needed to be cleared.

Live Blog: Bobby Jindal with Polk County Republicans

Shane Vander Hart will live blog the Polk County Republicans’ Holiday Party with Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) at the Marriott in West Des Moines, IA.

Jeb Bush Is Actively Exploring a 2016 Run for President

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush announced today his intentions to create a leadership PAC in order to “actively” explore a presidential run in 2016.

Ames Straw Poll: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

The future of the Ames Straw Poll as an event leading up to the Iowa Caucus is in doubt. Can it be a worthwhile event for candidates and voters still?

Ben Carson Introduces Himself to Iowa Conservatives

Dr. Ben Carson, a presumptive 2016 Republican presidential candidate, gave an introductory speech at The FAMiLY Leader Celebrate the Family Fall fundraiser.

Bobby Jindal Heads Back to Iowa for Polk County GOP Holiday Party

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will headline the Polk County GOP Winter Victory Dinner on Tuesday, 12/16/14 at 6:00 pm at the West Des Moines Marriott.