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, 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.

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.

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?

John Kasich Jumps in 2016 Race for the White House

Ohio Governor John Kasich became the 16th major candidate to join the Republican field seeking the White House in 2016 with an announcement in Columbus, OH.

John Kasich Touts Record, Pragmatic Approach in Iowa

Ohio Governor John Kasich advocated a pragmatic approach to governance that solves problems during a speech given on Wednesday in Des Moines, Iowa.

Will John Kasich’s Worst Enemy Be John Kasich?

Ohio Governor John Kasich’s expected late entry into the presidential race and accounts of his temper raise doubts whether he can run sucessfully in 2016.

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.

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.

John Kasich Is Headed to Iowa

Ohio Governor John Kasich is scheduled to speak at the Greater Des Moines Partnership at noon on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Rand Paul, Ted Cruz Top Caffeinated Thoughts Reader Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) leads among our overall leadership with just shy of 37%, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads among Iowa Republicans.

Cruz and Rubio Rise, Bush Drops in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) rise in latest Quinnipiac Poll of likely Iowa GOP Caucus Goers, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush drops.

Spring 2015 Presidential Preference Poll

Be sure to participate in Caffeinated Thoughts’ 2nd 2016 Presidential Preference Poll of our readers. The poll closes at 11:59p (CDT) on 5/8/15.