Ben Carson Makes Southern Poverty Law Center “Extremist Files”

Dr. Ben Carson makes the Southern Poverty Law Center’s “extremist fies” that include neo-Nazis because of his opposition to same-sex marriage.

Common Core Taken to Task at Iowa Freedom Summit

Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee and Rick Santorum address the unpopular Common Core State Standards at the Iowa Freedom Summit.

Jeb Bush Won’t Sway Iowa Conservatives By Avoiding Them

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has made his first error in his soon-to-be presidential campaign by skipping out on the Iowa Freedom Summit this month.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 12-27-14

Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart talk to Vernon Robinson of the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee & discuss countering abortion arguments.

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.

Ben Carson in Iowa Live Blog

(Des Moines, IA) Welcome to Caffeinated Thoughts’ live blog of The FAMiLY…

Ben Carson Comes to Iowa as a Serious 2016 Contender

Ben Carson’s visit to Iowa for the FAMiLY Leader event will give Iowans a good look at someone who is set to be a serious contender in the 2016 Iowa Caucus.

Ben Carson Has (Grassroots) Game in Iowa

The National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee announced they have recruited 136 chairs in all 99 Iowa counties 15 months out from the Iowa Caucus.

Iowa Political Activists Jon & Rita King Endorse Ben Carson for President

Iowa Republican activists Jon & Rita King have endorsed Dr. Ben Carson for President and will support the National Draft Ben Carson for President Committee.

Draft Ben Carson Committee Taps Rob & Christi Taylor as Iowa Co-Chairs

The Draft Ben Carson Committee announced that State Rep. Rob Taylor (R-West Des Moines) and his wife Dr. Christi Taylor will serve as Iowa state chairs.

Rick Santorum Wins Our Labor Day Presidential Preference Poll

Former U.S. Senator and 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum wins our Presidential preference poll, drops to fourth place among Iowa participants.

2016 Labor Day Presidential Preference Poll

Caffeinated Thoughts offers its first reader presidential preference poll for 2016. The poll closes on Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 12:00am (CDT).

Human Rights Activists Call For Destruction of ISIS As Fighting Force

Human rights activists say immediate action is needed to protect religious minorities against Islamic militants’ genocide in Iraq.

Ben Carson to Campaign with Rod Blum

(Cedar Rapids, IA) Rod Blum, candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s First…

Dr. Ben Carson to Headline Polk GOP Summer Sizzle & Straw Poll

DES MOINES, IA – The Republican Party of Polk County will host…

CPAC 2014 Final Thoughts

(Alexandria, VA) Killing some time before my flight back home sitting in…