Ernst and Braley Trade Jabs in First U.S. Senate Debate

The first U.S. Senate debate between State Senator Joni Ernst (R-Red Oak) and Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) highlighted numerous policy differences.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 9-6-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Chelsen Vicari about the influence of the Evangelical Left on Millenials & Steve Lonegan talks monetary policy.

Braley, Not Ernst, Is the Extreme Candidate on Abortion

Bruce Braley released an ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race paints Joni Ernst’s prolife record as radical; one look at his record shows who really is extreme.

Ernst Blasts Obama on Expected Immigration Executive Action

Joni Ernst, GOP candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race, said President Obama has governed with divisive arrogance and that Bruce Braley has given him a pass.

Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst to Debate Three Times in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

The campaigns for Bruce Braley and Joni Ernst announced they will have three debates in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race in Des Moines, Qud Cities and Sioux City.

Iowa GOP Launches BraleyChicken.com

On the opening day of the Iowa State Fair, the Republican Party…

Rubio, Johnson and Cruz Campaign in Iowa for Joni Ernst

(Hubbard, IA) Republican Party of Iowa chairman Jeff Kaufmann joined U.S. Sens.…

Post-Vacation Iowa Political Round-up

I was away on vacation last week, and there were a few…

Bruce Braley Skipped VA’s FY2013 Budget Hearing

Congressman Skipped 78 Percent Of His VA Hearings DES MOINES – While…

Joni Ernst Outraises Bruce Braley in the 2nd Quarter

(Des Moines, IA) The momentum behind electing Iowa’s first female U.S. Senator…

Bruce Braley: Religious Liberty is an “Affront to Democracy”

Congressman Bruce Braley’s campaign posted the picture below to his Facebook page…

2014 Iowa Political Survey Results

Ernst leads Braley and Hieb edges out Branstad in a recent Caffeinated Thoughts reader survey of likely Iowa voters on different races and issues of concern in the state.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio – 7-12-14

The guys talk to Drew Klein with AFP Iowa, Bob Vander Plaats with The FAMiLY Leader and former Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave with Susan B. Anthony List.

Americans for Prosperity: Bruce Braley Needs to Stand Up for Iowans, Not Special Interests

 (Des Moines, IA) Americans for Prosperity is ramping up pressure on Representative…

While Braley Praises Obama’s VA — Veterans Say Access To Care Is Difficult

(Des Moines, IA) With Democrat Bruce Braley telling a local veteran in…

Another Farmer Gaffe for Bruce Braley

America Rising PAC has tracked Congressman Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) all over the…