Rubio Wins Third GOP Primetime Debate, CNBC Loses

Shane Vander Hart: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) distinguished himself during the CNBC GOP debate, the CNBC debate moderators not so much.

Ben Carson Passes Up Donald Trump in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

Ben Carson now leads Donald Trump 28% to 20% in a poll released by Quinnipiac University that is the latest poll conducted among Iowa Republicans.

Comparing Republican Presidential Candidate Tax Plans

It is helpful to see where the different Republican candidates stand in terms of tax reform policy by comparing the different plans that have been released.

Live Stream: Heritage Action Presidential Forum

Starting at 3:00p (CST) Friday afternoon Heritage Action will live stream their Take America Back Presidential Forum from Greenville, SC.

Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio Stand Out in 2nd GOP Debate

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stood out on the crowded stage during the 2nd Republican presidential debate on CNN.

Republican Candidates and Officials Remember 9/11

A round-up of statements and social media posts from GOP presidential candidates and elected officials remembering the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Rise of the Anti-Politician in Iowa

Shane Vander Hart looks in-depth at the most recent polling in Iowa to see what is behind the rise of Donald Trump and Ben Carson and who has lost the most.

Chris Christie’s Troubling View of Religious Liberty

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was asked if business owners should be allowed to discriminate against LBGT people, his answer has two basic problems.

Chris Christie at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ), a candidate for the GOP nominee for President, spoke at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday.

Jeb Bush, John Kasich Receive Failing Grade on Common Core

Jeb Bush and John Kasich receive an F on a Common Core score card released by ThePulse2016, American Principles in Action, and Cornerstone Policy Research.

Which Governor in the 2016 Field Has Shown the Most Fiscal Restraint?

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is the only Republican governor in the 2016 field who can actually say he cut spending and reduced his budget every year.

Winners and Losers: Fox News GOP Debate

Shane Vander Hart says that Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio were winners of the two debates hosted by Fox News on Thursday.

Live Blog: The Fox News GOP Debate

Caffeinated Thoughts is partnering with The Pulse 2016 to provide live blog coverage of the first GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News in Cleveland, OH.

If the Fox News Debate Were Held Today….

Which Republican candidates will be able to participate in the first debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook if it were held today based on their criteria?

No Right to Conscience According to Chris Christie?

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says in New Hampshire that his state employees have no freedom of religious conscience when it comes to same-sex marriage

Chris Christie Announces 2016 Campaign (Video)

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for President during a speech in Livingston, NJ.