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Reaction Over Supreme Court’s Ruling Preserving Obamacare

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Obama Adminstration in King v. Burwell preserving Obamacare elicited strong reaction from candidates and activists.

Iowa Supreme Court Strikes Down Webcam Abortion Ban

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled to strike down a ban on “webcam” abortions, where women are given abortion-inducing drugs without an exam by a physician.

Iowa GOP Cancels Iowa Straw Poll

The Republican Party of Iowa’s State Central Committee voted today to cancel the 2015 Iowa Straw Poll, previously planned for August 8.

Some Random Thoughts About the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner

There were not any surprises to report from Saturday’s Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner. The story of the night was Carly Fiorina who connected with the crowd.

2015 Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner Live Blog

Shane Vander Hart is live blogging the 2015 Republican Party of Iowa Lincoln Dinner featuring numerous prospective 2016 candidates and elected officials.

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.

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.

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.

Iowa GOP Announce Six New Staff Members

The Republican Party of Iowa announced six new staff members today demonstrating strong growth leading into the 2016 Iowa Caucus.

Iowa GOP Leaders Pledge Neutrality in 2016 Iowa Caucuses

The Republican Party of Iowa’s Chair, Co-Chair and State Central Committee Members have signed a pledge to remain neutral in the Iowa caucus process in 2016

Ernst’s Victory Celebrated By A Pumped Up Crowd At GOP Rally

Through Joni Ernst’s victor in Iowa she delivered the U.S. Senate to the GOP in a race where earlier during the year Bruce Braley was expected to win.

Iowa GOP Response to Michelle Obama’s Visit to Iowa for Braley

Responding to the First Lady’s visit, the Iowa GOP released a web video pointing out that the U.S. Senate Race is a referendum on President Obama’s policies.

Iowa GOP Launches BraleyChicken.com

On the opening day of the Iowa State Fair, the Republican Party…

Iowa GOP Leadership Transition Hamstrung By Missing Passwords

Caffeinated Thoughts learned early last week through multiple sources that the new…

Danny Carroll Out, Jeff Kaufmann In as Iowa GOP Chair

Des Moines, IA – The Republican Party of Iowa State Central Committee…

The Manufactured Narrative of a Mandate

I’m growing really tired of the manufactured narrative of the new Iowa…