Will the Iowa Straw Poll Be Canceled?

Some speculate there may be a vote Friday to cancel the Iowa Straw Poll during a phone conference call for Iowa GOP State Central Committee members.

Iowa State Patrol Investigating Roast and Ride Bomb Threats

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride received two bomb threats on Saturday. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed an investigation is underway.

Joni Ernst: Presidential Candidates Should Participate in Iowa Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed the Iowa Caucus race and Iowa Straw Poll with media during her inaugural Roast and Ride at the Central Iowa Expo.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.

Lindsey Graham Becomes 9th Republican to Enter 2016 Horse Race

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared his candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for President in 2016 becoming the ninth Republican to declare.

Some Random Thoughts About the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner

There were not any surprises to report from Saturday’s Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner. The story of the night was Carly Fiorina who connected with the crowd.

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.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

Carly Fiorina Once Supported Race to the Top, NCLB

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina said she supported Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind during her 2010 U.S. Senate campaign in California.

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.

Carly Fiorina Would Not Support Reversing SCOTUS Marriage Decision

Carly Fiorina said she would not support any amendment to reverse Supreme Court’s decision on marriage, but she believes religious liberty must be protected.

Carly Fiorina Addresses Dallas County Republicans (Video)

Carly Fiorina spoke and had a Q&A session with the Dallas County Republicans as part of their Spring Speakers Series on 5/7/15 in West Des Moines.

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.

Ben Carson, Carly Fiorina Jump Into 2016 Race (Video)

Retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson and former Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina declared their candidacies for President of the United States.

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.

Carly Fiorina Is the Anti-Hillary

The former Hewlett Packard CEO Carly Fiorina comes across as the “anti-Hillary” who could be a difficult candidate for Clinton to run against.