Scott Walker: Voters Are Looking for Someone Who Doesn’t Just Talk

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spoke with Caffeinated Thoughts about his 2016 ambitions, issues surrounding the race, & how voters are looking for action.

Rick Santorum Talks to Iowa State Legislators

2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum made a case for a prospective 2016 campaign with Iowa legislators discussing Iran, religious liberty and Common Core.

Seven Things Missing From Rand Paul’s Announcement Speech

There are seven topics of importance to grassroots conservatives that U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) did not address in his 2016 announcement speech.

Chuck Grassley and Steve King Work to Block Common Core Funding

Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are asking for an appropriations rider to block further funding for Common Core.

Chris Christie’s Common Core “Grave Concerns” Don’t Include PARCC

In Iowa Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) says he has “grave concerns” about the Common Core, in New Jersey he defends the Common Core-aligned assessment PARCC.

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.

Uncommon Choice: A Way Forward for Education in Iowa, and America

Casey Shutt: The proposed ESA legislation in Iowa accommodates parents to select the education that aligns most closely with their own views.

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 2-28-15

Brian Myers and Steve Riker talk with Emmett McGroarty about the attempt to “fix” No Child Left Behind, plus Shane Vander Hart calls in from CPAC.

Chris Christie Pressed on Common Core at CPAC

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was pressed on his support of Common Core and signing the Race to the Top application by Laura Ingraham at CPAC 2015.

Chris Christie Distances Himself From Common Core in Iowa

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told Dallas County Republicans at an event in West Des Moines, IA yesterday that he has grave concerns over Common Core.

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.

Independent Iowa Educators Weigh In on Common Core, Evaluations

Professional Educators of Iowa recently released the results of their annual statewide survey of independent Iowa educators on subjects like Common Core.

Why the Common Core is Wrong for Iowa

Therefore it is imperative that parents, grandparents, and taxpayers call for the review of the Common Core that was enfolded into the Iowa Core!

Mike Huckabee is All But Officially In

Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Iowa Caucus winner Mike Huckabee announced over the weekend that he was ending his show on Fox News to consider a 2016 run.

2014 in Review: Our Top Stories and Highlights

Shane Vander looks at some of Caffeinated Thoughts top stories and recaps monthly highlights in U.S. politics, Iowa politics and cultural news.