Polk County Republicans Nominate Mike Pryor in Iowa Senate District 16

Polk County Republicans last week nominated Mark Pryor over Dave Davidson to run against Nate Boulton, the Democratic nominee, in Iowa Senate District 16.

Polk County Republicans to Consider Bylaws Amendment

Polk County Republicans will consider an amendment to amend the bylaws of the county party at their central committee meeting this Tuesday.

Bobby Jindal, Rick Santorum Address Polk County Republicans (Video)

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum spoke and took questions at the Polk County Republican Central Committee meeting.

Polk County Republicans Pass Defund Planned Parenthood Resolution

Polk County GOP Central Committee voted to approve a resolution calling for the state of Iowa to defund Planned Parenthood of all taxpayer money.

Jeb Bush Makes Pitch to Polk County Republicans (Video)

Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush touted his executive experience to enlist Polk County Republicans to support him in the upcoming Iowa Caucuses.

Chris Christie in Iowa Blasts Patriot Act Changes

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took aim at potential Iowa Caucus rivals while speaking at the Polk County Republican Spring Dinner in West Des Moines.

Live Blog: Bobby Jindal with Polk County Republicans

Shane Vander Hart will live blog the Polk County Republicans’ Holiday Party with Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA) at the Marriott in West Des Moines, IA.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 12-13-14

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to State Senator-Elect Jason Schultz about the Iowa Legislature and Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal about 2016.

Bobby Jindal Heads Back to Iowa for Polk County GOP Holiday Party

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal will headline the Polk County GOP Winter Victory Dinner on Tuesday, 12/16/14 at 6:00 pm at the West Des Moines Marriott.

Republican Party of Iowa Convention Delegate Controversy Settled

I’ve been contacted by a couple of different people regarding a rumor…

Grand View CR U.S. Senate Debate Overshadowed By Candidate and Co-Sponsor Absence

(Des Moines, IA) Absence does not make the heart grow fonder at…

Jettison Handpicked Lists of District and State Convention Delegates

I’m not a delegate for the Polk County Republican Convention, and actually…

Rick Perry in Iowa: Solutions Are Found in Red States

Texas Governor Rick Perry lauded the work of Texas and other “red states” as a model for the nation at the Polk County Republicans Robb Kelly Dinner.

Four U.S. Senate Candidates Say No to Syria; One Says No to Voluntary Term Limits

Four U.S. Senate candidates attending the Polk County GOP picnic opposed military action in Syria. Only three pledged to term-limit themselves if elected.

Polk County Republicans Pick Will Rogers to Be Chair

Polk County Republicans (Iowa) selected Will Rogers as chairman over David Edwards. Rogers was formerly co-chair of the party and its executive director.

Polk County Republicans Set to Pick a New Chair

Polk County Republicans (Iowa) is set to pick a new chair to replace outgoing chair, Kevin McLaughlin. David Scott Edwards and Will Rogers make their case.