2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rand Paul Becomes the Sixth Candidate to Confirm for the Rising Tide Summit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 5, 2015

Rand Paul Becomes the Sixth Candidate to Confirm for the Rising Tide Summit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 5, 2015

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) confirmed his participation for the Rising Tide Summit, hosted by FreedomWorks, and Congressman Rod Blum (R-IA-1), on Saturday, December 5 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The summit will allow grassroots activists to engage presidential candidates on their plans to grow the economy.

Following Senator Paul’s acceptance of the invitation to the Rising Tide Summit, FreedomWorks CEO Adam Brandon commented:

“Rand Paul has proposed an ambitious, pro-growth tax plan – a hybrid of a flat tax and a national retail sales tax – and he brings an important dynamic to the Rising Tide Summit. With six presidential candidates now confirmed, we urge remaining campaigns to join the event so the grassroots can vet their plans to get America's economy moving again.”

Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, Governor Bobby Jindal (R-LA), and former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) will join Senator Paul at the Rising Tide Summit. Invitations were sent to every major party candidate polling above 1 percent nationally.

Iowa-based Caffeinated Thoughts Endorses Bobby Jindal for President

Iowa-based Caffeinated Thoughts Endorses Bobby Jindal for President
Prominent Christian Conservative Voice Says Jindal Has Earned Vote

(Des Moines, IA) Caffeinated Thoughts, a popular Christian conservative media outlet based in Iowa, on Friday morning formally endorsed Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal for President of the United States.

"Governor Jindal is a statesman, a man of integrity and a fighter.  He has a record of accomplishment as Governor of Louisiana and he is the kind of leader we need to send to Washington, DC.  Governor Jindal has indeed shown that he is a doer not a talker and that is a refreshing change compared to what we have seen from the political establishment," said Shane Vander Hart, editor and founder of Caffeinated Thoughts and co-host of Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

"Governor Jindal has been getting our attention for a long time. He is a proven conservative leader that shares our views on the issues that concern us the most. He'll fight for us on religious liberty, and fight to rein in the overreach of the federal government," added Brian Myers, senior contributor at Caffeinated Thoughts and co-host of Caffeinated Thoughts Radio.

The full endorsement can be read at:
https://caffeinatedthoughts.com/2015/11/we-endorse-louisiana-governor-bobby-jindal-for-president/

Meet & Greet with Chris Christie in Anamosa, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

Meet & Greet with Chris Christie in Anamosa, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

When:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (CST)

Where:
McOtto's
100 Chamber Drive
Anamosa, IA 52205

Hosted By:
Chris Christie for President, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-greet-with-chris-christie-tickets-19432712767

Event Details:

Meet & Greet in Anamosa

DATE: Thursday, November 12, 2015
TIME: 2:00 PM  *Doors open at 1:30 PM , town hall meeting starts at 2:00 PM
LOCATION: McOtto's, 100 Chamber Drive, Anamosa, IA 52205

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Council Bluffs, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CST)

Where:
Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs
2702 Mid America Drive
Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-meet-and-greet-in-council-bluffs-iowa-tickets-19429611491

Event Details:

Join Senator Rand Paul in Council Bluffs, Iowa at 4:00 PM on November 11th. We hope to see you there!

Use hashtag #StandwithRand to post pictures of our events and tag us on social media.

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Altoona, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Altoona, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015
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When:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM (CST)

Where:
Pizza Ranch
465 Center Place
Altoona, IA 50009

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-meet-and-greet-in-altoona-iowa-tickets-19430445987

Event Details:

Join Senator Rand Paul in Altoona, Iowa at 11:30 AM at the Altoona Pizza Ranch. We hope to see you there!

Use hashtag #StandwithRand to post pictures of our events and tag us on social media.

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

When:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (CST)

Where:
Hilton Garden Inn Ames
1325 Dickinson Avenue
Ames, IA 50014

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-meet-and-greet-in-ames-iowa-tickets-19430149099

Event Details:

Join Senator Rand Paul in Ames, Iowa at 8:00 AM at the Hilton Garden Inn. We hope to see you there!

Use hashtag #StandwithRand to post pictures of our events and tag us on social media.

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Winterset, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

Rand Paul Meet and Greet in Winterset, Iowa on Thursday, November 12, 2015

When:
Thursday, November 12, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (CST)

Where:
Winterset Public Library
123 North 2nd Street
Winterset, IA 50273

Hosted By:
Rand Paul for President

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/rand-paul-meet-and-greet-in-winterset-iowa-tickets-19430535254

Event Details:

Join Senator Rand Paul in Winterset, Iowa at 3:00 PM at the Winterset public library. We hope to see you there!

Tell It Like It Is Town Hall Meeting with Chris Christie in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tell It Like It Is Town Hall Meeting with Chris Christie in Coralville, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (CST)

Where:
Coralville American Legion
901 2nd Street
Coralville, IA 52241

Hosted By:
Chris Christie for President, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tell-it-like-it-is-town-hall-meeting-with-chris-christie-tickets-19431410873

Event Details:

Town Hall Meeting in Coralville

DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
TIME: 6:00 PM  *Doors open at 5:00 PM , town hall meeting starts at 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Coralville American Legion, 901 2nd Street, Coralville, IA 52241

Tell It Like It Is Town Hall Meeting with Chris Christie in Bettendorf, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Tell It Like It Is Town Hall Meeting with Chris Christie in Bettendorf, Iowa on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

When:
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (CST)

Where:
Mickey's Country Cafe
24487 Valley Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722

Hosted By:
Chris Christie for President, Inc.

Register for this event now at :
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tell-it-like-it-is-town-hall-meeting-with-chris-christie-tickets-19431362729

Event Details:

Town Hall Meeting in Bettendorf

DATE: Wednesday, November 11, 2015
TIME: 10:00 AM  *Doors open at 9:00 AM , town hall meeting starts at 10:00 AM
LOCATION: Mickey's Country Cafe, 24487 Valley Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Mike Huckabee to Campaign in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, November 6, 2015

Mike Huckabee to Campaign in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, November 6, 2015

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Former Arkansas Governor and 2016 GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will campaign in Iowa Friday. On Thursday, he will formally file his presidential election paperwork in Alabama and address churchgoers in South Carolina later in the day.


The following are the details of his event:
 
Friday, Nov. 6, 2015
EVENT: Gov. Huckabee to address National Religious Liberties Conference
TIME: 10:15 a.m. CT
LOCATION: Iowa Events Center - Hall C
ADDRESS: 233 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa