New York Times Actually Cites Marco Rubio’s Driving Record

The New York Times bias is showing by publishing an article focused the driving records of U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and his wife Jeanette.

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.

Lindsey Graham Becomes 9th Republican to Enter 2016 Horse Race

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) declared his candidacy to seek the Republican nomination for President in 2016 becoming the ninth Republican to declare.

Marco Rubio Discusses Christianity’s Real and Present Danger

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) pointed out in an interview with CBN’s David Broady what he saw as a real and present danger for Christianity.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Modernize Former Presidential Allowances

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation to reform the system for providing former U.S. presidents certain benefits and perks.

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.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 5-16-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to Marjorie Dannenfelser of Susan B. Anthony List and Dr. Karen Effrem of Education Liberty Watch.

Marco Rubio Gives First Major Foreign Policy Address (Video)

When U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) addressed the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City on Wednesday he looked like a Commander-in-Chief.

Iowa Officials and 2016 Candidates to Speak at Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

JONI PAC announced that Iowa officials will join declared and potential presidential candidates at Roast and Ride at Central Iowa Expo in Boone on June 6th.

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.

Walker, Rubio See Iowa Support Double in Loras College Poll

Scott Walker, Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Mike Huckabee are the top four in the latest Loras College Poll with less than 13 points between 1st & last place.

(Video) Marco Rubio Appeals to Republicans in Ankeny

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio spoke at a meet-and-greet in Ankeny, IA hosted by State Senator Jack Whitver (R-Ankeny) on Saturday, April 25, 2015.

Live Blog: Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Spring Kickoff

Rand Paul, Marco Rubio, Rick Perry, Mike Huckabee, Ted Cruz, Bobby Jindal, Carly Fiorina, Scott Walker, and Rick Santorum woo Iowa conservatives in Waukee.

New 2016 Litmus Question: Would You Attend a Gay Wedding?

“Would you attend a gay wedding?” seems to be the new litmus test for prospective and declared Republican presidential candidates that should be avoided.