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Iowa U.S. Senate Race

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Patty Judge Wants to Force Iowa Taxpayers to Fund Abortion On-Demand

On Sunday Iowa’s Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Patty Judge told KCCI TV 8 news that she supports repealing the Hyde Amendment.

Democrat Candidates at Progress Iowa Corn Feed (Video)

Democrat candidates Congressman Dave Loebsack, Monica Vernon, Jim Mowrer, Kim Weaver, and Patty Judge spoke at Progress Iowa’s annual Corn Feed.
Gary Johnson at CPAC FL in Orlando, FL in 2011. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore (CC-By-SA 2.0)

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle Make Ballot in Iowa

Evan McMullin, Gary Johnson and Darrell Castle along with five additional 3rd Party candidates will join Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton on Iowa’s ballot.
Former Lt. Governor Patty Judge speaking during the 2015 Ag Summit. Photo credit: John Pemble

Grassley Campaign Releases Ad Highlighting Patty Judge’s Record

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s reelection campaign released a new ad today on a website devoted to reminding Iowans of Patty Judge’s real record.
Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart in studio.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 6-11-16 (Topics: Iowa Primary & GOP Convention)

This week on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart discuss the Iowa Primary results and a possible mutiny at the GOP Convention.

Six Observations About the Iowa Primary

Shane Vander Hart, editor of Caffeinated Thoughts, makes six observations about the results of the Iowa Primary held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

My Endorsements in Iowa Republican Primary Races

Shane Vander Hart offers his endorsements of Chuck Grassley, Rod Blum, David Young, Steve King, and for Iowa House and Senate GOP Primary races.
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley speaking at the Iowa Republican Party's 2015 Lincoln Dinner. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore (CC-By-SA 2.0)

New Grassley Ad Highlights Accomplishments as Senate Judiciary Chair

A new ad in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race Chuck Grassley’s reelection campaign showcases his bipartisan work as chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

A Tale of Two U.S. Senate Campaigns

Joni Ernst’s campaign for U.S. Senate in 2014 and Ted Cruz’s campaign for U.S. Senate campaign in 2012 were not created equal in terms of blogger outreach.

Common Core Will Be a Litmus Test Issue in 2016

Advocates try to downplay support for the Common Core State Standards as being a problem in 2016 for Jeb Bush. They will find they are sorely mistaken.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 11-8-14

Bart Munson, Brian Myers and Shane Vander Hart discuss the Republican wave on election night, talk to Congressman-elect David Young about his priorities.

Joni Ernst and Rod Blum Ride Republican Wave

Iowa Republicans experienced a wave with Joni Ernst and Rod Blum winning their races, but that did not translate into winning back the Iowa Senate.

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.

Election Day Results Live-blog

Starting at 9:00p tonight Caffeinated Thoughts will provide a live-blog as election results from Iowa and across the nation come in. Be sure to check back!

Tom Harkin: Don’t Care If Joni Ernst Is Attractive or Really Nice

Retiring U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) comment about Republican Joni Ernst’s looks is not the story Bruce Braley wants or needs before election day.

Iowa Poll Shows Joni Ernst Leading Bruce Braley by 7 Points

The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll shows State Senator Joni Ernst leading Congressman Bruce Braley by 7 points in Iowa’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race.