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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
Fire and Fury,
by Michael Wolff (2018) |
Trump Revealed,
by Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher (2016) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2016) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
The Truths We Hold,
by Kamala Harris (2019) |
Smart on Crime,
by Kamala Harris (2010) |
Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
Conscience of a Conservative,
by Jeff Flake (2017) |
Two Paths,
by Gov. John Kasich (2017) |
Every Other Monday,
by Rep. John Kasich (2010) |
Courage is Contagious,
by John Kasich (1998) |
Shortest Way Home,
by Pete Buttigieg (2019) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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Book Reviews |
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2024 Montana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2024 MT Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Greg Gianforte (3) Montana Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Ryan Busse (18) Montana Democratic Challenger
- Tanner Smith (20) Montana Republican Challenger
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Montana 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Montana Conservation Voters "2023 Scorecard", downloaded 12/24/23, (Link; transcribed by OTI)
- Char-Koosta News, "Governor Candidate Ryan Busse Meets with CSKT Council," by Marianne Addison, Dec 7, 2023, (Link)
- 2024_MT_Governor Facebook posting: "Tanner Smith for Governor," Aug. 28-Nov.16, 2023 (downloaded Dec. 23), (Link)
- Havre Daily News, "Democratic governor candidate talks issues, Gianforte," by Patrick Johnston, 11/3/2023, (Link)
- Big Sky Chat House, "Ryan Busse's loud, exasperated run for governor," by Max Savage Levenson, Nov 1, 2023, (Link)
- Explore Big Sky, "A conversation with Ryan Busse," by Jen Clancey, October 5, 2023, (Link)
- Daily Montanan, "Former firearms executive Ryan Busse announces Democratic Montana governor bid," by Blair Miller, September 14, 2023, (Link)
- Associated Press, "Former firearms executive Busse seeks Democratic nomination for Montana governor," by Amy Beth Hanson and Matthew Brown, September 14, 2023, (Link)
- Helena Independent Record, "Former firearms exec Ryan Busse announces bid for governor as Democrat," by Seaborn Larson, Sep 14, 2023, (Link)
- Daily Inter Lake, "Lakeside's Tanner Smith challenges Gianforte for governor," by Kate Heston, June 15, 2023, (Link)
- Flathead Beacon, "Lakeside Rep. Tanner Smith to Run for Governor," by Denali Sagner, June 13, 2023, (Link)
- ProPublica, "Former Gun Company Executive Explains Roots of America's Gun Violence Epidemic," by Corey G. Johnson, June 2, 2023, (Link)
- AP News, "Montana to ban foreign adversaries from buying property," May 5, 2023, (Link)
- Montana Free Press, "House brings down Gianforte's 'HOMES Act'," by Eric Dietrich, 04.03.2023, (Link)
- Montana Free Press, "Marijuana policy at legislative halftime," by Max Savage Levenson, 03.08.2023, (Link)
- Montana Free Press, "Drag ban bill for public places, schools and libraries moves through Legislature," by Mara Silvers, 02.23.2023, (Link)
- KGVO News Talk, "Gianforte Votes For National Defense Authorization Act For Largest Military Pay Raise in Eight Years," by Peter Christian, July 15, 2017, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Ryan Busse: State abortion restrictions threaten women's health care.
Ryan Busse: Hardliners won't stop at merely restricting abortion .
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Budget & Economy
Greg Gianforte: Prices driven by reckless, out-of-control federal spending.
Tanner Smith: Opposed tax dollars to construct affordable housing.
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Civil Rights
Tanner Smith: Supported bill prohibiting minors at drag shows.
Ryan Busse: It's not my business who loves whom, or how people identify.
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Corporations
Ryan Busse: Surplus went to tax breaks for corporations & wealthy people.
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Crime
Tanner Smith: Firm on crime; no exceptions; see something, say something.
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Drugs
Tanner Smith: Keep cannabis businesses 1,000 feet from churches/schools.
Tanner Smith: Marijuana is decaying our state from within.
Ryan Busse: Opposed veto of popular bill allocating marijuana taxes.
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Education
Tanner Smith: Quality education for students, competitive pay for teachers.
Ryan Busse: Tribal education shouldn't be through somebody else's lens.
Ryan Busse: Improve schools by fully funding public schools and teachers.
Ryan Busse: Adamant that no public dollars goes to religious schools.
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Energy & Oil
Tanner Smith: Advocate for sustainable and diverse energy sources.
Tanner Smith: Strive for energy independence; extract rich coal & oil.
Ryan Busse: Montana can lead on dealing with reality of climate change.
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Environment
Tanner Smith: Scored 14% on Montana Conservation Voters scorecard.
Tanner Smith: Hall of Shame on Montana Conservation Voters scorecard.
Tanner Smith: Preserve water rights to safeguard for future.
Tanner Smith: Steward with care but without federal overreach.
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Families & Children
Ryan Busse: Protested state rejecting federal money for child nutrition.
Ryan Busse: Supported federal program to help feed schoolchildren.
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Foreign Policy
Greg Gianforte: Signed law banning foreign adversaries from buying property.
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Government Reform
Ryan Busse: Arrogant for trying to withhold public records.
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Gun Control
Tanner Smith: 2nd Amendment is alive and well in Montana.
Ryan Busse: Universal background check/red flag law not infringements.
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Homeland Security
Greg Gianforte: Voted to increase military forces, modernize our defense.
Tanner Smith: Thank veterans who have selflessly served our country.
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Immigration
Tanner Smith: If Federal Government won't enforce immigration laws, I will.
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Jobs
Ryan Busse: People should have the right to repair equipment they own.
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Principles & Values
Tanner Smith: Montana born and raised, great pride in "God's country".
Tanner Smith: We need to double down on conservatism.
Tanner Smith: Respect the sacred flag & the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ryan Busse: Running as a champion for our Montana way of life.
Ryan Busse: Condemning Nazis should be easy, Republicans can't do it.
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Tax Reform
Tanner Smith: Implement policies to lower taxes, promote economic growth.
Ryan Busse: Tax breaks for renters and homeowners, not corporations.
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Technology
Ryan Busse: TikTok metadata could be legitimate Chinese security threat.
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War & Peace
Tanner Smith: Peace through strength is best deterrent, in Israel too.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Greg Gianforte Montana Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Ryan Busse Montana Democratic Challenger
- Tanner Smith Montana Republican Challenger
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The above quotations are from 2024 Montana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
MT 2024 debates: Gov. Greg Gianforte (R)
vs. Tanner Smith (R)
vs. Ryan Busse (D)
Past MT gubernatorial races:
2020 Montana Gubernatorial debate:
vs. Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mike Cooney(D)
vs.Corey Stapleton(R,running for House)
Albert Olszewski(R)
vs.Casey Schreiner(D)
vs.Gary Perry(R)
vs.Reilly Neill(D)
vs.Tim Fox(R)
vs.Whitney Williams(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Montana Gubernatorial debates:
Bullock(D)
vs.Gianforte(R)
2016 Challengers: Greg Gianforte(R)
vs.Mark Perea(R)
vs.Bill McChesney(D)
vs.Former Secretary of State Brad Johnson(R)
2012 Challenger: Former Rep. Rick Hill (R)
2008 challenger: Stan Jones
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