Iowa and New Hampshire’s Role in the Nominating Process

Shane Vander Hart: The role of the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary isn’t to nominate a candidate in so much as it is to winnow the field.

The GOP 2016 Field and Primetime Debate Stage Shrinks

Lindsey Graham and George Pataki’s exit shrinks the GOP field and undercard debate stage, but Fox Business Network looks to replace them on January 14th.

CBS News Poll: Cruz and Trump Hold 71% of Iowa Republican Support

CBS News/YouGov released a poll showing U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) with a commanding 9 point lead over real estate mogul Donald Trump in Iowa.

Six Candidates Pledge Immediate Action on First Amendment Defense Act

Three of the top four GOP candidates pledge immediate action on the First Amendment Defense Act in 2017 during their first 100 days if elected.

CNN GOP Debate Wrap-Up: Ted Cruz Had a Good Night

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) was crisp, parried attacks well, and won an exchange he had with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) at the CNN GOP Debate.

Ted Cruz is the Front Runner in Iowa (For Now)

There is absolutely no doubt that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has surged as we approach the Iowa Caucus and he leads the December polling average.

Ted Cruz and the Tale of Two Iowa Polls

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads Donald Trump in Iowa by five points according to one poll, and then trails the real estate magnate by 13 in another.

Republican Response to Obama’s Rejection of the Keystone Pipeline

A round-up of responses to President Barack Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL Pipeline from Republican presidential candidates and elected officials.

Ted Cruz Sees Largest Gain in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

Ted Cruz sees the largest gain in the latest Public Policy Poll of Iowa Republicans. Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Bobby Jindal and Chris Christie also gain.

Ben Carson Passes Up Donald Trump in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

Ben Carson now leads Donald Trump 28% to 20% in a poll released by Quinnipiac University that is the latest poll conducted among Iowa Republicans.

Comparing Republican Presidential Candidate Tax Plans

It is helpful to see where the different Republican candidates stand in terms of tax reform policy by comparing the different plans that have been released.

Jindal Strategist Rips CNBC Debate Criteria

Curt Anderson, senior strategist for Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign said that the current debate criteria is an effort to impact primary calendar.

Presidential Candidates Make Pitch to Iowa’s Social Conservatives

Rick Santorum, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz headline Iowa FFC Fall Dinner.

Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio Stand Out in 2nd GOP Debate

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stood out on the crowded stage during the 2nd Republican presidential debate on CNN.

Six Presidential Candidates to Speak at Iowa FFC’s Fall Family Dinner

Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum, and George Pataki will speak at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual fall event.

Jeb Bush, John Kasich Receive Failing Grade on Common Core

Jeb Bush and John Kasich receive an F on a Common Core score card released by ThePulse2016, American Principles in Action, and Cornerstone Policy Research.