Pottawattamie County GOP Leadership to David Young: Vote Against Boehner

Pottawattamie County Republican Party Executive Committee members called on Congressman-elect David Young to vote against Speaker John Boehner’s reelection.

Gohmert, Yoho Challenge Boehner for Speaker’s Gavel

Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH) picked up two challengers to his reelection over the weekend: Congressmen Louie Gohmert (R-TX) and Ted Yoho (R-FL).

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.

Five Observations About the 2016 Iowa GOP 50 Most Wanted List

Shane Vander Hart offers five observations the Des Moines Register’s Top 50 Republicans list for the 2016 Iowa Caucus complied by Jennifer Jacobs.

David Young Appointed to House Appropriations Committee

Congressman-Elect David Young yesterday was appointed to the United States House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee for the 114th Congress.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 11-8-14

Bart Munson, Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart discuss the Republican wave on election night, talk to Congressman-elect David Young about his priorities.

Joni Ernst and Rod Blum Ride Republican Wave

Iowa Republicans experienced a wave with Joni Ernst and Rod Blum winning their races, but that did not translate into winning back the Iowa Senate.

John Boehner Stumps for David Young in Iowa 3rd CD Race

Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) campaigned for David Young, Republican candidate in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, at the Iowa GOP Victory Headquarters.

Chris Christie Stumps for Branstad, Iowa Republicans at Birthday Bash

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) headlined Iowa Gov. Terry Branstadā€™s annual Birthday Bash held on October 25, 2014 in Clive, IA to honor the 5-term governor.

Joni Ernst Skips Out on the Des Moines Register

Only media outlets are making a big deal out of Joni Ernst snubbing the Des Moines Register. This news won’t be a factor in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Which Iowa Candidate Is Receiving the Most PAC Money?

Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst has been blasted by liberals for Koch Brothers support, but who really received the most PAC money?

The Albatross of ObamaCare for Iowa Democrats

Bruce Braley, Pat Murphy, Dave Loebsack, Staci Appel, and Jim Mowrer are linked to Obamacare which caused three insurance carriers to raise their rates.

Eight Observations Leading to Election Day in Iowa

With less than a month to go before election day here are eight observations about Iowa’s Governor, U.S. Senate, Congressional and down ballot races.

Seven Takeaways from Staci Appel’s Disastrous Debate Performance

Staci Appel had a horrible debate tonight against David Young in the Iowa 3rd Congressional District race. Here are seven takeaways from her performance.

Appel Voted Against Allowing Iowans to Keep Their Insurance

Republican Iowa 3rd Congressional District candidate David Young said his opponent former State Sen. Staci Appel voted no on an amendment protecting Iowans.

Branstad, Ernst and Young Stump in Ankeny

Terry Branstad, Kim Reynolds, Joni Ernst, David Young, Reince Priebus, & Mary Mosiman were present s campaign event held at AgriVision in Ankeny, IA.