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.

Rick Perry: Obama Left to Argue Chlorine Attacks Is Not Chemical Warfare

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry criticized President Obama’s ‘lack of leadership’ as Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged Syrian chlorine attacks.

Will the Iowa Straw Poll Be Canceled?

Some speculate there may be a vote Friday to cancel the Iowa Straw Poll during a phone conference call for Iowa GOP State Central Committee members.

Iowa State Patrol Investigating Roast and Ride Bomb Threats

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride received two bomb threats on Saturday. The Iowa State Patrol confirmed an investigation is underway.

Rick Perry 2.0 Is Off to a Good Start

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s second presidential campaign has avoided his past mistakes of 2012 and is off to a good start in early states.

Rick Perry Announces His Presidential Campaign’s Iowa Team

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s presidential campaign this morning announced the names of those serving on his Iowa team.

Joni Ernst: Presidential Candidates Should Participate in Iowa Straw Poll

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) discussed the Iowa Caucus race and Iowa Straw Poll with media during her inaugural Roast and Ride at the Central Iowa Expo.

Live Blog: Joni Ernst’s Roast and Ride

Shane Vander Hart will live blog U.S. Senator Joni Ernst’s inaugural Roast and Ride from the Central Iowa Expo outside of Boone, IA.

Rick Perry Announces 2nd Campaign for President

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry became the 10th Republican to join the 2016 Presidential Race during a speech in Addison, TX.

American Military Heroes to Join Rick Perry for “Ride with Rick” in Iowa

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will be in Perry, Iowa, on June 6 for Ride with Rick, a charity event benefiting the Puppy Jake Foundation.

Rick Perry: Our Best Days Are Ahead of Us (Video)

RickPAC released a new video featuring former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s recent visit to Iowa and his unwavering belief that America’s best days are ahead.

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.

The Story of Marcus Luttrell and Rick Perry

With the story of Marcus Luttrell and former Texas Governor Rick Perry one sees the care and concern for troops reminiscent of President George W. Bush.