Rick Perry Suspends Presidential Campaign

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry announced on Friday afternoon at the Eagle Forum Conference in Missouri that he was suspending his presidential campaign.

Republican Candidates and Officials Remember 9/11

A round-up of statements and social media posts from GOP presidential candidates and elected officials remembering the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

The Rise of the Anti-Politician in Iowa

Shane Vander Hart looks in-depth at the most recent polling in Iowa to see what is behind the rise of Donald Trump and Ben Carson and who has lost the most.

Jeb Bush’s Campaign Video Reveals The Real Donald Trump

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign released web video that highlights liberal things that Donald Trump has said over the years.

Jeb Bush, John Kasich Receive Failing Grade on Common Core

Jeb Bush and John Kasich receive an F on a Common Core score card released by ThePulse2016, American Principles in Action, and Cornerstone Policy Research.

A Citizen’s Guide to Early Primary Polls

Polls give you an objective view of how effective each campaign has been performing, while figures don’t lie, history tells us they are not always accurate.

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.

Which Governor in the 2016 Field Has Shown the Most Fiscal Restraint?

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is the only Republican governor in the 2016 field who can actually say he cut spending and reduced his budget every year.

Winners and Losers: Fox News GOP Debate

Shane Vander Hart says that Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio were winners of the two debates hosted by Fox News on Thursday.

Live Blog: The Fox News GOP Debate

Caffeinated Thoughts is partnering with The Pulse 2016 to provide live blog coverage of the first GOP presidential debate hosted by Fox News in Cleveland, OH.

The Republican Campaign Cash Battle

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads in campaign cash, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush leads with total fundraising and leads fundraising in 21 states.

Jeb Bush: The Power of Christianity (Video)

Former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) in new video: “There is no more powerful or liberating influence on this earth than the Christian conscience in action.”

Jeb Bush and Troubling Philanthropy

Former Governor Jeb Bush (R-FL) should explain why he sat on the board of a group that gave $50 million to Planned Parenthood to advance their work globally.

If the Fox News Debate Were Held Today….

Which Republican candidates will be able to participate in the first debate hosted by Fox News and Facebook if it were held today based on their criteria?

Presidential Candidates Weigh in on Planned Parenthood Selling Baby Body Parts

Several GOP presidential candidates react to released video that shows a senior staffer with Planned Parenthood describing the sale of baby body parts.