Scott Walker Aide, Liz Mair, Resigns Under Fire for Iowa-Bashing Tweets

One day after Scott Walker hires her to handle his PAC’s online communications Liz Mair resigns when her ill advised tweets about Iowa makes news.

Rick Santorum Heads to Council Bluffs and Omaha

Former U.S. Senator and 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum travels to Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska on Monday, March 23 for two public events.

Jeb Bush’s Flawed (Common) Core Values

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush may be beating his chest in New Hampshire with a friendly group, but he’s been relatively silent on Common Core in Iowa.

Chris Christie’s Common Core “Grave Concerns” Don’t Include PARCC

In Iowa Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) says he has “grave concerns” about the Common Core, in New Jersey he defends the Common Core-aligned assessment PARCC.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 3-14-15

Carly Fiorina discusses her prospective presidential bid with Shane Vander Hart. Brian Myers and Shane talk about Shane’s interview with Bobby Jindal.

Huckabee Heads to Western Iowa

Former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Iowa Caucus winner Mike Huckabee is picking back up his Pizza Ranch tour with stops in Council Bluffs and Sioux City.

Boone to Host Iowa Straw Poll

The Republican Party of Iowa announced that it will host its 2015 Straw Poll at the Central Iowa Expo in Boone, IA., on Saturday, August 8th.

Bobby Jindal Focused on Policy As He Considers 2016

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is focused on policy and discusses education, economic, monetary and foreign policy with Caffeinated Thoughts this week.

Repackaging Common Core in Iowa for Jeb Bush

Bill Bennett and the Collaborative for Student Success are trying to provide cover for Jeb Bush by running ads in Iowa painting Common Core as conservative.

Mike Huckabee: I’ve Taken on the Clinton Machine

Former Governor and 2008 Iowa Caucus Winner Mike Huckabee told Iowans at a stop in Altoona that he has beaten the Bill & Hillary Clinton political apparatus.

Scott Walker to Headline NW Iowa Republican Fundraiser

Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) will headline a multi county Northwest Iowa Republican fundraising event on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm in Sheldon, IA.

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.

What 2016 Republican Front-Runner?

Scott Walker leads in Iowa, Jeb Bush and Walker are essentially tied in New Hampshire, Lindsey Graham leads in South Carolina showing 2016 is up for grabs.

Chris Christie Distances Himself From Common Core in Iowa

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told Dallas County Republicans at an event in West Des Moines, IA yesterday that he has grave concerns over Common Core.

Rand Paul Returns to Liberty Roots in Iowa

Joel Kurtinitis: U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) may find that the best way to grow his appeal for 2016 in Iowa is to return to his liberty roots.

The Des Moines Register’s Push Poll on Mike Huckabee

Adam Graham: The verdict is in on Mike Huckabee’s criticism of Beyoncé and the Obama’s decision to let their girls listen to the singer or is it?