Iowa and New Hampshire’s Role in the Nominating Process

Shane Vander Hart: The role of the Iowa Caucuses and New Hampshire Primary isn’t to nominate a candidate in so much as it is to winnow the field.

Iowa Caucuses Winners and Losers

Shane Vander Hart discusses who were the winners and losers of the 2016 Iowa Caucuses that saw Ted Cruz win the first victory on the road to the nomination.

Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate Run Down

Shane Vander Hart runs down what he thought of each candidate’s performance during the Fox News/Google GOP Presidential Debate in Des Moines, IA.

Six Candidates Pledge Immediate Action on First Amendment Defense Act

Three of the top four GOP candidates pledge immediate action on the First Amendment Defense Act in 2017 during their first 100 days if elected.

Ted Cruz is the Front Runner in Iowa (For Now)

There is absolutely no doubt that U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has surged as we approach the Iowa Caucus and he leads the December polling average.

Ted Cruz and the Tale of Two Iowa Polls

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads Donald Trump in Iowa by five points according to one poll, and then trails the real estate magnate by 13 in another.

Ted Cruz Sees Largest Gain in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

Ted Cruz sees the largest gain in the latest Public Policy Poll of Iowa Republicans. Ben Carson, Marco Rubio, Bobby Jindal and Chris Christie also gain.

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.

Cruz, Walker and Fiorina Stand Out at Iowa Caucus Kickoff

Senator Ted Cruz, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Carly Fiorina stood out among a first class line-up of speakers at the Iowa Freedom Summit in Des Moines.

Jeb Bush Won’t Sway Iowa Conservatives By Avoiding Them

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush has made his first error in his soon-to-be presidential campaign by skipping out on the Iowa Freedom Summit this month.