2015 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart is live blogging the 2015 Republican Party of Iowa Lincoln Dinner featuring numerous prospective 2016 candidates and elected officials.

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.

Cruz and Rubio Rise, Bush Drops in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) rise in latest Quinnipiac Poll of likely Iowa GOP Caucus Goers, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drops.

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.

Bobby Jindal Shines on Religious Liberty

Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) may have distinguished himself as a standard bearer on religious liberty and marriage in this race after his remarks in Iowa.

Live Blog: Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kickoff

Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Perry, Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Carly Fiorina, Scott Walker, and Rick Santorum woo Iowa conservatives in Waukee.

Marco Rubio Confirmed for Iowa Faith & Freedom Spring Kick-Off

Marco Rubio will join speaking line-up at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Annual Spring Kick-Off on April 25, 2015 at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, IA

Cruz, Huckabee, Jindal and Santorum Speak to Iowa Homeschoolers (Video)

Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, and Rick Santorum participated in a forum hosted by the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators in Des Moines.

Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act and 2016

With Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by Governor Mike Pence, Religious Liberty has been injected into the 2016 presidential race.

Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner to Feature Prospective Presidential Candidates

The Republican Party of Iowa will host many of the prospective presidential candidates at 2015 Lincoln Dinner on May 16 at the Iowa Events Center.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 3-14-15

Carly Fiorina discusses her prospective presidential bid with Shane Vander Hart. Brian Myers and Shane talk about Shane’s interview with Bobby Jindal.

Bobby Jindal Focused on Policy As He Considers 2016

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is focused on policy and discusses education, economic, monetary and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts this week.

Ten CPAC 2015 Takeaways

CPAC 2015 is in the can and Shane Vander Hart provides ten takeaways from the largest conservative conference who gathered to hear.

What 2016 Republican Front-Runner?

Scott Walker leads in Iowa, Jeb Bush and Walker are essentially tied in New Hampshire, Lindsey Graham leads in South Carolina showing 2016 is up for grabs.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-14-15

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio has been on the air for one year! Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers recap the year and share clips of some of their favorite interviews.

Bobby Jindal on Education Policy: “I Trust Parents”

Parental empowerment is the centerpiece of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal’s education platform outlined in a policy paper released by America Next.