Iowans Hit Hard with Obamacare Premium Hikes for 2017

Iowans are seeing a 28.79 percent average health insurance premium rate increase in 2017, higher than the national average, thanks to Obamacare.

DC’s Rules and Regulations are Scarier Than Halloween Frights and Clowns

Congressman David Young: Our federal government is on track this year to publish the most rules and regulations in our nation’s history which is scarier than Halloween.

Blum and Young Top Latest Loras College Poll

The Loras College poll shows Rod Blum leading by seven in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District and David Young by 10 in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

Young Leads Mowrer by 15 Points in New Iowa 3rd Congressional District Poll

A new poll of likely voters in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District shows Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) leading Jim Mower 52% to 37% with 11% undecided.

Young Leads Mowrer in New Iowa 3rd Congressional District Poll

Congressman David Young (R-IA) leads Democratic challenger Jim Mowrer by 15 points in a new Simpson College/RABA poll in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District.

David Young Touts No Work Equals No Pay for Congress in New Ad

A new campaign ad for Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) highlights his efforts to have Congress’ pay withheld until a budget is passed.

Democrat Candidates at Progress Iowa Corn Feed (Video)

Democrat candidates Congressman Dave Loebsack, Monica Vernon, Jim Mowrer, Kim Weaver, and Patty Judge spoke at Progress Iowa’s annual Corn Feed.

JoniPAC Roast and Ride Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart is live blogging at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s 2nd annual Roast and Ride hosted by JONI PAC.

Why Does America Support State Sponsors of Terror?

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa): “Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism and cannot be trusted.”

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle Make Ballot in Iowa

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle along with five additional 3rd Party candidates will join Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Iowa’s ballot.

Jim Mowrer Dodges Caffeinated Thoughts Question at Iowa State Fair

Jim Mowrer, the Democratic challenger in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District, is afraid of taking questions from conservative media outlets.

David Young Leads Jim Mowrer In Iowa 3rd Congressional District Race

Congressman David Young (R-Iowa) leads his Democratic challenger, Jim Mower, in a new poll taken of likely voters in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District race.

Iowans Celebrate Governor Samuel Merrill’s Mausoleum Restoration

Nearly 100 Iowans gathered to remember former Governor Samuel Merrill by dedicating his newly restored Mausoleum in Woodland Cemetery in Des Moines.

Six Observations About the Iowa Primary

Shane Vander Hart, editor of Caffeinated Thoughts, makes six observations about the results of the Iowa Primary held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

My Endorsements in Iowa Republican Primary Races

Shane Vander Hart offers his endorsements of Chuck Grassley, Rod Blum, David Young, Steve King, and for Iowa House and Senate GOP Primary races.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-4-16 (Guest: Joe Grandanette)

Shane Vander Hart and Ron Carlson talk to Joe Grandanette who is running in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District this week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.