John Kasich Touts Record, Pragmatic Approach in Iowa

Ohio Governor John Kasich advocated a pragmatic approach to governance that solves problems during a speech given on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Rand Paul’s Courtship With Evangelicals

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has a greater ability to reach evangelicals than his father did in 2012, but it requires a delicate balance with his libertarian base.

Will John Kasich’s Worst Enemy Be John Kasich?

Ohio Governor John Kasich’s expected late entry into the presidential race and accounts of his temper raise doubts whether he can run sucessfully in 2016.

Jeb Bush Touts Experience and Vision in Pella (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush discussed economic reform, spending, immigration reform and education reform during a town hall event in Pella, Iowa.

Donald Trump in Des Moines: Politicians Are Destroying America (Video)

Real estate mogul Donald Trump held his first campaign rally in Iowa Tuesday night after announcing his candidacy for President that morning.

More Than Three Tickets Out of Iowa?

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said there could be more than three tickets out of Iowa after the Caucuses with a crowded field he could be right.

Rick Perry 2.0 Is Off to a Good Start

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s second presidential campaign has avoided his past mistakes of 2012 and is off to a good start in early states.

The Iowa Caucus Is Not Irrelevant

Shane Vander Hart: The race towards the 2016 Iowa Caucus may look different however and the first casualty may be the Iowa Straw Poll.

Iowa Democrats on Clinton’s Tenure as Secretary of State (Video)

An MSNBC focus group of Iowa Democrats struggled to name one accomplishment by Hillary Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State.

Rick Perry: Our Best Days Are Ahead of Us (Video)

RickPAC released a new video featuring former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s recent visit to Iowa and his unwavering belief that America’s best days are ahead.

Bush Can’t Sway Iowa Republicans on Common Core by Avoiding Them

Jeb Bush avoids actual campaigning in the Iowa, but yet he says he can convince GOP voters on issues like Common Core where his position is unpopular.

Rand Paul, Ted Cruz Top Caffeinated Thoughts Reader Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) leads among our overall leadership with just shy of 37%, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads among Iowa Republicans.

Carly Fiorina Addresses Dallas County Republicans (Video)

Carly Fiorina spoke and had a Q&A session with the Dallas County Republicans as part of their Spring Speakers Series on 5/7/15 in West Des Moines.

Cruz and Rubio Rise, Bush Drops in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) rise in latest Quinnipiac Poll of likely Iowa GOP Caucus Goers, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drops.

Mike Huckabee: Supreme Court Can’t Overrule God

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee made a statement that not very long ago would have been accepted at face value, but now the left wants to mock.

Ted Cruz Lays Out His Foreign Policy Vision

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discussed domestic and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Waukee, IA.