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Republicans Offer Strong Reaction to Obama’s Iran Deal

Several Republican 2016 contenders offered strong reaction to President Barack Obama’s announcement of a deal reached with Iran over their nuclear program.
Marco Rubio at Westside Conservative Club on 7-8-15. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

Marco Rubio Woos Conservatives in Urbandale

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appealed to conservatives to support his presidential campaign at the Westside Conservatives Club in Urbandale, IA.

Reaction Round-up: Supreme Court’s Marriage Decision

Here is a round-up of reactions from different candidates, groups and activists about the Supreme Court’s decision in favor of same sex marriage.

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.

Jeb Bush Touts Experience and Vision in Pella (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush discussed economic reform, spending, immigration reform and education reform during a town hall event in Pella, Iowa.

Pastor, 8 Others Killed By Lone Gunman in Charleston, SC

Pastor and State Senator Clementa PIckney and 8 others were shot and killed during a Wednesday night service at Mother Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, SC.

Common Core’s Potency as a Campaign Issue

Common Core continues to prove that it is a potent campaign issue in the Republican race for the nomination for President and Jeb Bush is on the wrong side.

More Than Three Tickets Out of Iowa?

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad said there could be more than three tickets out of Iowa after the Caucuses with a crowded field he could be right.

Jeb Bush Becomes 11th Republican Presidential Candidate

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush formally announced his candidacy on Monday afternoon with a speech at Miami-Dade College in Miami, FL.

Who Killed the Iowa Straw Poll?

There are several factors that played a part in the cancellation of the iconic Iowa Straw Poll that has been a part of the Iowa Caucus since 1979.

Will the Iowa Straw Poll Be Canceled?

Some speculate there may be a vote Friday to cancel the Iowa Straw Poll during a phone conference call for Iowa GOP State Central Committee members.

Pro-Common Core Group Tops Political Ad Spending in Iowa

The Collaborative for Student Success has controlled early messaging in Iowa having spent over $764,000 for just under 1500 ads that have run in the state.
Mike Huckabee speaking at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA. Photo credit: Dave Davidson (Prezography.com)

The Iowa Caucus Is Not Irrelevant

Shane Vander Hart: The race towards the 2016 Iowa Caucus may look different however and the first casualty may be the Iowa Straw Poll.

Jeb Bush Defends Traditional Marriage, Religious Liberty

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush defends traditional marriage and religious liberty in an interview with CBN’s David Brody in Dubuque, IA.

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.