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.

Scott Walker: Voters Are Looking for Someone Who Doesn’t Just Talk

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker spoke with Caffeinated Thoughts about his 2016 ambitions, issues surrounding the race, & how voters are looking for action.

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

Scott Walker to Attend Public Rally with Rod Blum

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker will attend a public rally with Congressman Rod Blum on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Hillary Clinton Is In

Hillary Clinton announces she is running for President in 2016, Republicans are ready to point out her scandals and Democrats are ready for a coronation.

Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act and 2016

With Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act signed by Governor Mike Pence, Religious Liberty has been injected into the 2016 presidential race.

2016 Horse Race Round-Up: Marco Rubio, Rand Paul Ready to Announce

Rand Paul will announce Presidential campaign on April 7, Marco Rubio may make a similar announcement on April 13, & Carly Fiorina is more than 90% sure.

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.

We Need Statesmen, Not Politicians

We are afflicted with politicians pining for their next election or their next appointment. To them, issues exist as a means of getting elected.

Scott Walker Aide, Liz Mair, Resigns Under Fire for Iowa-Bashing Tweets

One day after Scott Walker hires her to handle his PAC’s online communications Liz Mair resigns when her ill advised tweets about Iowa makes news.

Scott Walker’s Budget Protects Children, Taxpayers and Educational Systems

If Governor Scott Walker’s current budget cuts for the University of Wisconsin pass, another misuse of Wisconsin tax dollars will be corrected.