Cruz, Walker and Fiorina Stand Out at Iowa Caucus Kickoff

Senator Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Carly Fiorina stood out among a first class line-up of speakers at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines.

Iowa GOP Proceeds with Ames Straw Poll

The Iowa GOP State Central Committee voted for the Ames Straw Poll to proceed in 2015. What the event will look like and who will participate is uncertain.

Jeb Bush Won’t Sway Iowa Conservatives By Avoiding Them

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has made his first error in his soon-to-be presidential campaign by skipping out on the Iowa Freedom Summit this month.

Five Observations About the 2016 Iowa GOP 50 Most Wanted List

Shane Vander Hart offers five observations the Des Moines Register’s Top 50 Republicans list for the 2016 Iowa Caucus complied by Jennifer Jacobs.

Iowa GOP Establishment Loves Jeb Bush

If you just heard from establishment Republicans you’d hear how everybody loves…

Congressman Steve King Advocates for Ames Straw Poll

Congressman Steve King (R-IA) wrote a letter asking that the Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee keep the Ames Straw Poll in 2015.

Live Blog: Bobby Jindal with Polk County Republicans

Shane Vander Hart will live blog the Polk County Republicans’ Holiday Party with Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) at the Marriott in West Des Moines, IA.

Ames Straw Poll: Should It Stay or Should It Go?

The future of the Ames Straw Poll as an event leading up to the Iowa Caucus is in doubt. Can it be a worthwhile event for candidates and voters still?

Rick Santorum, Redux

2012 Iowa Caucus Winner Rick Santorum discussed what a 2016 Presidential campaign would look like with lessons learned along with a honed message.

Ben Carson Comes to Iowa as a Serious 2016 Contender

Ben Carson’s visit to Iowa for the FAMiLY Leader event will give Iowans a good look at someone who is set to be a serious contender in the 2016 Iowa Caucus.

Don’t Gamble Away Iowa Children’s Future

Iowans must stop the expansion of gambling in Iowa which is detrimental to our children’s futures and press Presidential candidates where they stand.

Three Questions Mike Pence Will Avoid Hiding Out in Iowa

Gov. Mike Pence (R-IN) will manage to duck questions on Obamacare, Common Core, and integrating workforce development into K-12 education when in Iowa.

Iowa Democrats Seek to Expand Caucus Participation

Iowa Democratic Party (IDP) Chair Scott Brennan today announced new proposals to…

Chris Christie is Bad on Common Core, Judges and Bridges

Chris Christie is bad on the Common Core, judges and is embroiled in two different scandals, so his Obama bear hug is the least of his problems in 2016.

Mike Pence Rebrands Common Core in Indiana

Potential 2016 contender Indiana Governor Mike Pence says he repealed the Common Core, but critics say Hoosiers just received a rebrand, not new standards.

Iowa Caucus Open Thread

Tonight in Pleasant Hill 1 I submitted planks from Iowa for Local…