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Election Central Iowa Politics Rogers: Iowans Vote to Maintain Conservative Values and Pro-Growth Policies Walt Rogers: The 2020 election results sent a signal that Iowans want to stay the course with conservative values and pro-growth economic policies. Walt RogersNovember 5, 20202 minute read
Iowa Politics Hendrickson: Governor Reynolds Receives an “A” for Her Fiscal Conservatism John Hendrickson: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds received an “A” grade from the Cato Institute for her conservative budget and tax policies. Shane Vander HartOctober 5, 20204 minute read
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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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Uniting a Fractured Republican Party There is an ongoing civil war within the Republican Party. How does one bring social conservatives, moderates, and libertarians together? Eric GoransonSeptember 19, 20123 minute read
Rick Santorum Discusses His Economic Revitalization Plan Late last week Senator Rick Santorum’s campaign released his “Made In America”… Shane Vander HartNovember 21, 20114 minute read
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Tenther Scott Walker And Planned Parenthood Republicans in the US House of Representatives tried to defund the abortion… John HitchcockJune 22, 20112 minute read
Newt Gingrich Strikes Out in First Week I don’t know if the start to Newt Gingrich’s start of his… Shane Vander HartMay 19, 20115 minute read
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
CPAC Review: Mitch Daniels Needs To Understand How We Have Strayed From Our Founding The remarks of Governor Mitch Daniels (R-IN) were sadly problematic. The Governor… Emmett McGroartyFebruary 14, 20112 minute read
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