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Financial Regulation: Three Reforms Conservatives Should Support Conservatives want less financial regulation and vow to repeal and replace what Obama has implemented. Here are three reforms they should favor. John GustavssonOctober 19, 201210 minute read
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Mr. Tea Party, Herman Cain, Talks Common Sense at the Des Moines Tea Party Rally I understand that former Godfather’s Pizza CEO, Herman Cain, is not the… Shane Vander HartApril 20, 20111 minute read
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Ronald Reagan: A Time For Choosing Today is the 46th Anniversary of President Ronald Reagan’s speech, “A Time… Caffeinated ThoughtsOctober 27, 201018 minute read
Matt Campbell is Out of His Depth Against Steve King in Iowa’s 5th Congressional District Race Matt Campbell really shouldn’t desire a debate against Congressman Steve King in… Shane Vander HartSeptember 13, 20102 minute read
Roberts Releases First TV Ad in Iowa Gubernatorial Campaign From State Representative Rod Roberts’ campaign: The Roberts for Governor Campaign has… Caffeinated ThoughtsMay 10, 20102 minute read
