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.

Ben Carson Passes Up Donald Trump in Latest Iowa Caucus Poll

Ben Carson now leads Donald Trump 28% to 20% in a poll released by Quinnipiac University that is the latest poll conducted among Iowa Republicans.

Comparing Republican Presidential Candidate Tax Plans

It is helpful to see where the different Republican candidates stand in terms of tax reform policy by comparing the different plans that have been released.

Grassley Leads Bipartisan Sentencing Reform

A bipartisan group of senators led by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Thursday introduced comprehensive legislation aimed at sentencing reform.

Jindal Strategist Rips CNBC Debate Criteria

Curt Anderson, senior strategist for Bobby Jindal’s presidential campaign said that the current debate criteria is an effort to impact primary calendar.

Carol Tobias’ Wrong Road Away from Defunding Planned Parenthood

Carol Tobias, the president of the National Right to Life Committee, is taking the wrong road of surrender on defunding Planned Parenthood.

In Defense of Ben Carson: Individuals Can Apply Litmus Test

Shane Vander Hart: Ben Carson said he would not advocate for a Muslim to be President, and as an individual he can apply any type of litmus test he wants.

Scott Walker Drops Out of Presidential Race

Governor Scott Walker (R-WI) announced that he is suspending his campaign for the GOP nomination for President, encourages other candidates to do the same.

Presidential Candidates Make Pitch to Iowa’s Social Conservatives

Rick Santorum, Donald Trump, Mike Huckabee, George Pataki, Bobby Jindal, Scott Walker, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz headline Iowa FFC Fall Dinner.

Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio Stand Out in 2nd GOP Debate

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stood out on the crowded stage during the 2nd Republican presidential debate on CNN.

Giving Syrians Asylum Is Not Worth the Risk

Rich Hilgemann: No matter which direction I turn the conditions look right that Obama is bringing in Syrian refugees who could do Americans harm.

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.