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Iowa and New Hampshire’s Role in the Nominating Process

Shane Vander Hart: The role of the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary isn’t to nominate a candidate in so much as it is to winnow the field.
Donald Trump at a town hall in Derry, NH 0n 8/19/15. Photo credit: Michael Vadon (CC-By-SA 4.0)

After New Hampshire: Donald Trump vs. Ted Cruz

Shane Vander Hart: After Donald Trump’s convincing win in the New Hampshire Primary it appears to be a race between Trump and Iowa Caucus winner Ted Cruz.

ABC News GOP Presidential Debate Rundown

Shane Vander Hart offers his commentary on the last Republican debate before the New Hampshire Primary that was hosted by ABC News.
Dr. Ben Carson at The FAMiLY Leader Celebrate the Family Event - 11/22/14. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Ben Carson and Christian Charity

Shane Vander Hart: Ben Carson has an opportunity to model forgiveness and grace after the controversial Caucus night communications from the Cruz campaign.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Dr. Ben Carson at the Presidential Family Forum in Des Moines. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Ben Carson, Ted Cruz and the CNN Report Rumor

Shane Vander Hart: The emails sent by Ted Cruz’s campaign about Dr. Ben Carson prior and during the Iowa Caucus were a mistake, not malicious.

Iowa Caucus Night Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart will keep an running update on what is going on with the Iowa Caucus throughout the night. Be sure to refresh your browser for updates.
Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Burlington, Iowa. (Photo credit: Dave Davidson - Prezography.com)

Three Fatal Flaws With the Des Moines Register’s Last Iowa Poll

The Des Moines Register just released their final poll that shows three fatal flaws with the the poll’s methodology.
Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate in Des Moines, IA

Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate Run Down

Shane Vander Hart runs down what he thought of each candidate’s performance during the Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate in Des Moines, IA.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) makes a stop at the Smokey Row in Oskaloosa on 10/14/15. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Iowa Polls Impacted By Uncertainty Over Voter Turnout

Recent polls of likely Iowa Republican caucus goers have been based on a large turnout of around 300,000. Based on past caucuses this is unrealistic.
Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Burlington, Iowa. (Photo credit: Dave Davidson - Prezography.com)

Don’t Get Excited About CNN’s Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

The CNN/ORC International Iowa Caucus Poll showing Donald Trump with an 11-point lead is an outlier with other surveys taken at the same time.

Ben Carson Volunteer Braden Joplin Dies in Car Accident

Braden Joplin, a 25-year-old campaign volunteer with Dr. Ben Carson, died from injuries sustained during a car accident in Cass County.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) makes a stop at the Smokey Row in Oskaloosa on 10/14/15. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Ted Cruz’s Campaign Organization Leads GOP Field in Iowa

Shane Vander Hart: Ted Cruz’s presidential campaign appears to have the best ground game in Iowa placing him in a strong position before the Iowa Caucuses.
Pastor Saeed Abedini

Saeed Abedini Freed from Iranian Prison

American Pastor Saeed Abedini and three other Americans were released from Iranian imprisonment as part of a prisoner swap with Iran.

Republican Reaction Roundup to Obama’s Final SOTU Address

Republican leaders and presidential candidates react to President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address given on January 12, 2016.
Donald Trump at Pufferbilly Days Rally in Boone, IA on 9/13/15. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Unanswered Questions Leading to Iowa Caucus

How will the Iowa Caucus turn out for Republicans? It is hard to say as there are a lot of variables and unanswered questions that could change things.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at the Iowa Agricultural Summit. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

The GOP 2016 Field and Primetime Debate Stage Shrinks

Lindsey Graham and George Pataki’s exit shrinks the GOP field and undercard debate stage, but Fox Business Network looks to replace them on January 14th.