Santorum: What Good Is Freedom of Speech If You Can’t Speak What You Believe?

Rick Santorum in South Carolina: “For the first time in the history of our country, our government is trying to tell us what we can believe.”

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.

The Real Reason Mike Huckabee is Running for President

Adam Graham has a theory on why Mike Huckabee left a six-figure job at Fox News, and abandoned his position as a syndicated radio host.

There Are Far More Important Issues Than Bruce Jenner

Bruce Jenner’s desire to be a women doesn’t need to be injected into the 2016 race, and tabloid writers asking stupid questions are best ignored.

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.

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.

Marco Rubio Confirmed for Iowa Faith & Freedom Spring Kick-Off

Marco Rubio will join speaking line-up at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition Annual Spring Kick-Off on April 25, 2015 at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, IA

Cruz, Huckabee, Jindal and Santorum Speak to Iowa Homeschoolers (Video)

Ted Cruz, Mike Huckabee, Bobby Jindal, and Rick Santorum participated in a forum hosted by the Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators in Des Moines.

Rick Santorum Talks to Iowa State Legislators

2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum made a case for a prospective 2016 campaign with Iowa legislators discussing Iran, religious liberty and Common Core.

Caffeinated Thoughts Radio 3-28-15

Shane Vander Hart and Brian Myers talk to 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum and Jenifer Bowen of Iowa Right to Life on Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner to Feature Prospective Presidential Candidates

The Republican Party of Iowa will host many of the prospective presidential candidates at 2015 Lincoln Dinner on May 16 at the Iowa Events Center.

Old, Stale News Drudged Up Against Governor Mike Huckabee

Buzzfeed is recycling a 13-year old story about a lawsuit Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) threatened to file against the one-time owner of MikeHuckabee.com.

Rick Santorum Builds His Iowa Team

Former U.S. Senator and 2012 Iowa Caucus Winner Rick Santorum taps State Representative Walt Rogers (R-Cedar Falls) as Chairman of Patriot Voices in Iowa.