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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.

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.

The Republican Campaign Cash Battle

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) leads in campaign cash, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush leads with total fundraising and leads fundraising in 21 states.

Senate Democrats Block Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

Senate Democrats defeated a cloture vote Monday on a motion to proceed with a bill that would have defunded Planned Parenthood on federal taxpayer funds.

Clinton Says Planned Parenthood Videos Are Disturbing, But Not Enough to Defund

Hillary Clinton said videos that have been released showing Planned Parenthood’s involvement in harvesting baby body parts are “disturbing.”

Pro-Santorum PAC Contrasts Santorum with Opponents in First Ad

Working Again PAC released its first ad on Monday contrasting Rick Santorum with some of his opponents on foreign policy, Common Core and immigration.

Ernst Introduces Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood

On Tuesday U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced S.1881 legislation intended to protect women’s health and defund Planned Parenthood.

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?

Petty Politics Trump Principles in U.S. Senate

Pro-life U.S. Senators should have sided with U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) who sought a roll call vote on defunding Planned Parenthood.

U.S. Senate Passes No Child Left Behind Rewrite

The U.S. Senate passed 81 to 17 S. 1177, the Every Child Achieves Act, a bill advocates says “fixes” No Child Left Behind while critics say it isn’t enough.

Presidential Candidates Weigh in on Planned Parenthood Selling Baby Body Parts

Several GOP presidential candidates react to released video that shows a senior staffer with Planned Parenthood describing the sale of baby body parts.

Rand Paul in Iowa: We Can Beat Hillary Clinton in Battleground States

U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) opening his Iowa HQ said, “We are the only Republican who leads Hillary Clinton in five states won by President Obama.”

Rand Paul in Iowa: Defend Entire Bill of Rights

Rand Paul: “The Republican party can win again by emboldening our message, not diluting it. We must stand steadfast in defending the entire Bill or Rights.”

Reaction Over Supreme Court’s Ruling Preserving Obamacare

The Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Obama Adminstration in King v. Burwell preserving Obamacare elicited strong reaction from candidates and activists.

Rand Paul’s Courtship With Evangelicals

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul has a greater ability to reach evangelicals than his father did in 2012, but it requires a delicate balance with his libertarian base.