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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.

Shane Vander Hart
June 25, 2015
9 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts
June 19, 2015
4 minute read

Election Central

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts
June 12, 2015
2 minute read

Election Central

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.

Brian Myers
May 18, 2015
2 minute read

Election Central

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.

Shane Vander Hart
May 16, 2015
8 minute read

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.

Shane Vander Hart
May 13, 2015
4 minute read

Election Central

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.

Shane Vander Hart
March 18, 2015
3 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts
March 12, 2015
2 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts
January 22, 2015
3 minute read

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

Caffeinated Thoughts
December 4, 2014
2 minute read

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.

Brian Myers
November 5, 2014
3 minute read

Iowa Politics

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.