Report: Trump Asked Iowa GOP Chair to Disavow Iowa Caucus Results (Updated)

The New York Times reports Tim Alberta writes in his new book that Donald Trump asked Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann to disavow the 2016 Iowa Caucus results.

Ron Corbett Challenges Kim Reynolds in Iowa GOP Gubernatorial Primary

Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett announced that he would challenge Governor Kim Reynolds for the Republican nomination in Iowa’s 2018 gubernatorial race.

Iowa Republicans Praise Trump’s Pick of Branstad for Ambassador to China

Several prominent Iowa Republicans praised President-elect Donald Trump’s choice of Iowa Governor Terry Branstad as U.S. Ambassador to China.

Iowa GOP State Central Committee Retains Two-Thirds of Its Members

The Republican Party of Iowa held District Conventions on Saturday, electing members to its governing board of directors, known as the State Central Committee.

Iowa GOP Calls for Defunding Planned Parenthood

Iowa GOP State Central Committee passed a resolution calling for the defunding of Planned Parenthood by a nearly unanimous vote.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

Reaction Over Supreme Court’s Ruling Preserving Obamacare

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Obama Adminstration in King v. Burwell preserving Obamacare elicited strong reaction from candidates and activists.

Iowa Supreme Court Strikes Down Webcam Abortion Ban

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled to strike down a ban on “webcam” abortions, where women are given abortion-inducing drugs without an exam by a physician.

Where is Caffeinated Thoughts Radio?

Shane Vander Hart gives an update why he and Brian have not had a new show on The Truth Network 99.3 FM the last three weeks.

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.

Scott Walker Aide, Liz Mair, Resigns Under Fire for Iowa-Bashing Tweets

One day after Scott Walker hires her to handle his PAC’s online communications Liz Mair resigns when her ill advised tweets about Iowa makes news.

Iowa Republicans Respond to Obama’s 6th State of the Union Address

State of the Union Responses from Republican Congressmen Steve King, Rod Blum and David Young and Iowa GOP Chair Jeff Kaufmann and Co-Chair Cody Hoefert,

GOP Offers Mixed Reaction to Branstad’s Condition of the State

Republican state legislators and party officials offered a mixed reaction to Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s 2015 Condition of the State address.

Iowa GOP Leaders Pledge Neutrality in 2016 Iowa Caucuses

The Republican Party of Iowa’s Chair, Co-Chair and State Central Committee Members have signed a pledge to remain neutral in the Iowa caucus process in 2016

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 10-25-14

Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart discuss Iowa’s U.S. Senate race, talk to Republican Party of Iowa Co-Chair Cody Hoefert, Ernst’s latest ad, and media bias.

Michael Reagan to Iowa GOP: Expand Your Base

Michael Reagan spoke at the Iowa GOP Reagan Dinner in Des Moines and encourage Republicans and Conservatives to find ways to expand their message.