Karen Fesler Leaves Rick Perry’s Campaign to Join Rick Santorum

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) announced the addition of Karen Fesler as National Caucus Coalitions Advisor.

Rick Santorum Discusses Radical Islam in Waukee

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum discussed the threat of radical Islam, ISIS and Iran at the Des Moines Jewish Federation Presidential Speaker Series.

Carly Fiorina Appeals to Iowa State University Students

Former Hewlett Packard CEO & GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina spoke on Friday at Iowa State University, kicking off the Presidential Caucus Series.

Mike Huckabee Expands Ground Game in Iowa

Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced a state director and additional grassroots county leadership for his presidential campaign in Iowa.

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.

Sam Clovis Joins Donald Trump’s Presidential Campaign

Donald Trump announced that Iowa conservative Sam Clovis has been hired as a national co-chair and senior policy advisor for his presidential campaign.

Chris Christie’s Troubling View of Religious Liberty

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was asked if business owners should be allowed to discriminate against LBGT people, his answer has two basic problems.

No “Hit and Run” Campaigning in Iowa for Bobby Jindal

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign has committed to a 99 county tour of Iowa and has spent 40 days in Iowa attending 79 events since 2012.

Bobby Jindal at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, spoke at the Des Moines Register’s Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair.

Chris Christie at the DMR Soapbox (Video)

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ), a candidate for the GOP nominee for President, spoke at the Des Moines Register Soapbox at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday.

Thousands of Iowans Attend Ted Cruz’s Rally for Religious Liberty (Video)

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) featured victims of religious persecution at the hands of government in the United States at his Rally for Religious Liberty.

Steve Deace Endorses Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) received the endorsement yesterday of Steve Deace, a conservative, Iowa-based, nationally-syndicated radio host.

Our Commitment to Transparency as We Cover 2016

Shane Vander Hart explains Caffeinated Thoughts’ commitment to transparency in our election coverage and fairness in the commentary we provide.

Mike Huckabee Announces His Iowa Campaign Team

Former Arkansas Governor and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee announced Sunday his Iowa ‘Team Huck’ grassroots leadership organization.

Donald Trump Blasts Jeb Bush on Iraq in Des Moines

Real estate magnate Donald Trump calls Jeb Bush’s statement that US needs to show Iraqis “we have skin in the game” one of the dumbest he has ever heard.

Jeb Bush Makes Pitch to Polk County Republicans (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush touted his executive experience to enlist Polk County Republicans to support him in the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.