Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 11-1-14

Shane Vander Hart & Brian Myers talk Operation Christmas Child with Sarah Metraus of Samaritan’s Purse and Pastor Matt Heerema of Stonebrook Church in Ames.

The NEA Must Be Scared About Iowa U.S. Senate Race

The NEA (National Education Association) just spent $550 K on an ad buy against Joni Ernst. They must worried about the outcome of Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Joni Ernst’s Closing Ad

Iowa Republican U.S. Senate nominee Joni Ernst released her closing ad ā€œCrossroads,ā€ in which she speaks of the nationā€™s need to change direction.

Bruce Braley Attacks Chickens Rather Than Help Iowans

Americans for Prosperity (AFP) released two new videos featuring Congressman Bruce Braley’s (D-Iowa) chicken incident and man-on-the-street interviews.

Chris Christie Stumps for Branstad, Iowa Republicans at Birthday Bash

Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) headlined Iowa Gov. Terry Branstadā€™s annual Birthday Bash held on October 25, 2014 in Clive, IA to honor the 5-term governor.

Joni Ernst Highlights Military Service In New TV Ad

Iowa Republican U.S. Senate candidate Joni Ernst : ā€œI believe in the greatness of America. So much, Iā€™m willing to lay down my life to protect it.ā€

Joni Ernst Skips Out on the Des Moines Register

Only media outlets are making a big deal out of Joni Ernst snubbing the Des Moines Register. This news won’t be a factor in Iowa’s U.S. Senate race.

Joni Ernst Brings Hogs Back in Latest Ad

The ad features Joni Ernst in a hog lot as she promises to fight for a balanced budget and curb the wasteful spending brought on by Washington politicians.

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.

Ernst to Braley: You Said You Wouldnā€™t Change Anything in Obamacare

At the final debate in Sioux City between Joni Ernst and Bruce Braley in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race, Ernst nailed Braley on his previous stance on Obamacare.

Doug Butzier, Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidate, Dies in Plane Crash

Doug Butzier, Libertarian Party of Iowa candidate in Iowa’s U.S. Senate Race, died Monday night after the plane he was piloting crashed in Dubuque County.

Mitt Romney Stumps for Joni Ernst in West Des Moines

Former Governor and 2012 GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney visited West Des Moines, IA to stump for State Senator Joni Ernst’s U.S. Senate campaign.

Ernst Raises $6 Million During 3rd Quarter in Iowa U.S. Senate Race

The Joni Ernst for Senate campaign announced that it raised approximately $6 million in the 3rd quarter, more than doubling the total raised by her opponent.

Iowa Right to Life PAC Releases Preferred Candidate List

Iowa Right to Life State PAC releases its general election list of preferred candidates in Iowa Governor, U.S. Senate, Congressional, and Legislative races.

The Albatross of ObamaCare for Iowa Democrats

Bruce Braley, Pat Murphy, Dave Loebsack, Staci Appel, and Jim Mowrer are linked to Obamacare which caused three insurance carriers to raise their rates.

Eight Observations Leading to Election Day in Iowa

With less than a month to go before election day here are eight observations about Iowa’s Governor, U.S. Senate, Congressional and down ballot races.