Video: Lindsey Graham in Des Moines

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) discussed his prospective 2016 campaign, Islamic terrorism and the need for boots on the ground to defeat ISIS.

Video: Rick Perry Discusses Economics, Foreign Policy & Conservatism

Former Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) discussed economics, foreign policy and the future of the conservative movement in his keynote address at an event in DC.

Iowa U.S. Senate Candidate Profile: Q&A with Joni Ernst

1.  What’s the most rewarding job you’ve held? Joni Ernst: “(Being) a…

The Hypocrisy Argument, Or Why Vietnam Doesn’t Matter

Regular readers will know that I mostly write about economics and European…

AIPAC Reaches Out to Iowa Evangelicals

AIPAC in partnership with Concerned Women for America is reaching out to evangelicals in Iowa to build grassroots for strong U.S.-Israeli relations.

Final Romney-Obama Debate Live Chat & Open Thread

Shane Vander Hart will be a panelist for The Des Moines Register live chat during the Final Romney-Obama debate on foreign policy in Boca Raton, FL.

Tom Latham: Job One is Jobs, Economy and Debt

Congressman Tom Latham in a recent interview with Caffeinated Thoughts editor, Shane Vander Hart, said if reelected his first priorty would be to address jobs, the economy and our national debt.

Not Too Harsh Anymore

It needs to be said -the 2012 election is going to be a referendum on the levels and apathy in this country.

Vice Presidential Debate Quick Thoughts

In an pretty even Vice Presidential debate Congressman Paul Ryan showed both great substance and poise in his match up with Vice President Joe Biden.

Video: Paul Ryan Addresses Value Voters Summit

Republican Vice Presidential candidate Paul Ryan spoke at the Value Voters Summit in Washington, DC. Video & transcript of speech included.

Video: NBC Foreign Correspondent Stunned by “Egypt Is Not An Ally” Statement By Obama

Richard Engel, NBC’s Chief Foreign Correspondent, wonders if Egypt is not an ally now was the Obama administration supporting the Arab Spring worth it?

Video: Mitt Romney Responds to Benghazi Attacks

Mitt Romney issues a statement on the attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, LIbya and defends his earlier criticism of the Obama administration’s response to attack on the U.S. Embassy in Cairo.

Mitt Romney’s Night to Shine

The last night, at the close of the 2012 Republican National Convention,…

Five Items of Interest: Palin’s Earthquake, Bachmann’s Chaos, Deace’s Endorsement, Newt’s Tears, & Paul’s Appeasement

Happy New Year!  It’s hard to believe it’s 2012 already, 2011 went…

Tom Pauken: Bring Manufacturing Jobs Back to the U.S.

I had the opportunity yesterday to hear from Tom Pauken.  He’s the…

Herman Cain at Ames Straw Poll: We Are The Defending Fathers

Herman Cain said “we are America” and that we don’t have to…