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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 |
(from Amazon.com) |
(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)
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News coverage of `Blue Wave` 2018 House races in California
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2018 House CA elections (number of quotes indicated):
- Adam Schiff (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California-28
- Barbara Lee (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California-13
- Dana Rohrabacher (5) Republican U.S. Rep California-48
- Duncan Hunter (1) Republican
- Gil Cisneros (15) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 39
- Harley Rouda (19) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 48
- Jackie Speier (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California-14
- Jared Huffman (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California-2
- Josh Harder (5) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 10
- Katie Hill (2) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 25
- Katie Porter (8) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 45
- Mike Levin (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 49
- Ro Khanna (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California- 17
- TJ Cox (3) Democrat U.S. Rep California-21
- Young Kim (14) Republican U.S. Rep California-39
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2018 California House race news coverage:
- CA-25: Playboy magazine, "A Very Millennial Scandal," by Anita Little, Dec 17, 2019
- CA-45: Orange County Register, "House passes Porter's bill to help people of all incomes run for office," by Brooke Staggs, 10/29/19
- CA-45: Orange County Register, "Porter convenes group of advocates to discuss domestic violence prevention," by T.Walker, 10/14/19
- CA-21: The American Bazaar, "Rep. T.J. Cox introduces resolution recognizing 550th Gurpurab," by Zofeen Maqsood, August 7, 2019
- CA-45: Asian American Action (AAA) Fund, "Congresswoman Katie Porter Announces Endorsement from AAA Fund," 07/24/2019
- CA-49: Times of San Diego, "Rep. Levin Calls for Electric Car Chargers at National Parks and Forests," by Chris Jennewein, 7/10/19
- CA-45: Common Dreams e-zine, "Porter Uses Basic Budget Math to Expose Jamie Dimon on Starvation Wages," by Jake Johnson, 4/11/19
- CA-21: McClatchy DC News, "New NAFTA pitting California exporters against labor," by Emily Cadei, March 26, 2019
- CA-13: The Nation, "How Black Lives Matter to the Green New Deal," by Aaron Ross Coleman, March 14, 2019
- CA-14: NBC News, "New Pentagon transgender rule sets limits for troops," March 13, 2019
- CA-50: Politico.com, "Trio of Republicans face life in exile," by Melanie Zanona, 02/04/2019
- CA-21: League of Conservation Voters, "New Member Guide: TJ Cox", Jan. 2019
- CA-17: Vox.com, "5 anti-poverty plans from 2020 Democratic presidential contenders, explained," by Dylan Matthews, Jan 30, 2019
- CA-48: Los Angeles Times, "Rohrabacher and Rouda say their piece in advance of election day", 10/29/2018
- CA-39: Los Angeles Times, "39th District: Young vs. Cisneros," by Maya Sweedler, 10.25.2018
- CA-2 & CA-48: Voice of Orange County, "Rouda: Offshore Drilling, Wrong for the Environment. Wrong for the Economy," 10/24/2018
- CA-10: The Modesto Bee, "Denham, Harder address array of issues in first face-to-face meeting", by Garth Stapley, 9/20/2018
- CA-10: Water Deeply News, "Water and Immigration are Key Issues", by Carl Segerstrom, 7/24/2018
Special coverage of "Blue Wave" states:
- CA: 7 new House members including 6 Democrats and 5 Democratic takeovers
- FL: 5 new House members including 2 Democrats and 2 Democratic takeovers
- MI: 5 new House members including 4 Democrats and 2 Democratic takeovers
- MN: 5 new House members including 3 Democrats and 2 Democratic takeovers (and 1 Republican takeover!)
- NJ: 4 new House members including 4 Democrats and 3 Democratic takeovers
- NY: 4 new House members including 4 Democrats and 2 Democratic takeovers
- PA: 7 new House members including 4 Democrats and 4 Democratic takeovers (with statewide redistricting)
- TX: 10 new House members including 4 Democrats and 2 Democratic takeovers
- VA: 5 new House members including 3 Democrats and 3 Democratic takeovers
- All other states: 51 new House members including 17 Democratic takeovers
- Endorsements: Organizational endorsements of new House members, from groups that focus on one issue
- 2019 House incumbents: continuing coverage of the 116th Congress
Conclusion: the "Blue Wave" means Democrats took over Congress but the rest is media hype.
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Gil Cisneros: Trust women to make their own reproductive decisions.
Harley Rouda: Don't tell a woman what to do with her body.
Young Kim: Voted against women's right to reproductive decisions.
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Civil Rights
Katie Porter: Make it easier for everyday people to run for public office.
TJ Cox: Diversity is the core strength of our country.
Katie Porter: Protect vulnerable Asian American/Pacific Islanders.
Gil Cisneros: Committed to important fight for LGBT equality.
Harley Rouda: Too many LGBTQ Americans lack basic legal protections.
Young Kim: Opposes gay marriage.
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Crime
Katie Porter: Reveals past victimhood; supports Violence Against Women Act.
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Drugs
Dana Rohrabacher: Legalize marijuana.
Gil Cisneros: Legalize recreational marijuana; expunge criminal records.
Harley Rouda: Legalize marijuana.
Young Kim: Don't legalize recreational marijuana.
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Education
Gil Cisneros: Don't divert funds from public schools to vouchers.
Gil Cisneros: Yes on interest-free college loans & free community college.
Harley Rouda: Allow college students to refinance loans at lower rates.
Young Kim: Vouchers instead of top-down, one-size-fits-all policies.
Young Kim: Supports student loan forgiveness for college debt.
Josh Harder: Make college and technical training programs accessible.
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Energy & Oil
Mike Levin: Install electric car chargers at national parks & forests.
Harley Rouda: Prohibit new leases for non-renewables and offshore drilling.
Jared Huffman: Keep it in the Ground Act: ban new coal, gas, & oil drilling.
Dana Rohrabacher: Global warming theory means global government.
Gil Cisneros: Combat climate change before it's too late.
Harley Rouda: Prioritize green energy over fossil fuels of the past.
Young Kim: Humans contribute to climate change, but no spending on it.
Young Kim: Opposed renewable energy production targets.
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Environment
Barbara Lee: Environment relates to racial & economic justice.
TJ Cox: Will advocate for green jobs & sustainable economy.
Harley Rouda: Protecting planet & economic growth can be jointly achieved.
Katie Porter: Let California decide about water needs, but Feds pay for it.
Josh Harder: Build more water storage and inland desalination plants.
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Families & Children
Katie Hill: Openly bisexual; first LGBTQ congresswoman from California.
Katie Porter: Challenges CEO: provide way for families to make ends meet.
Dana Rohrabacher: No funds for Planned Parenthood for any purpose.
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Foreign Policy
Adam Schiff: Khashoggi killing is relationship-altering event with Saudis.
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Free Trade
TJ Cox: Overseas markets important, but address labor & environment.
Josh Harder: Trade war causes job loss and economic hardship.
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Government Reform
Gil Cisneros: More financial disclosure for political spending.
Gil Cisneros: Yes to automatic voter registration & same-day registration.
Harley Rouda: Reverse Citizens United; limit corporate political donations.
Harley Rouda: Fair elections without barriers to vote.
Young Kim: Didn't sponsor CA Proposition 59 to overturn Citizens United.
Young Kim: Opposes automatic voter registration & student enrollment.
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Gun Control
Gil Cisneros: Support background checks and assault weapon ban.
Harley Rouda: Mandatory background checks; ban assault rifles.
Young Kim: No background checks; don't expand assault weapon ban.
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Health Care
Gil Cisneros: US is too rich to struggle without affordable health care.
Harley Rouda: Basic healthcare is fundamental right in developed countries.
Young Kim: ObamaCare gave us nothing but broken promises.
Harley Rouda: Medicare-for-All reduces spending 18.5% of GDP on health.
Josh Harder: Universal healthcare & Medicare-for-All.
Katie Porter: Fight for a Medicare-for-All system.
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Homeland Security
Gil Cisneros: Transgender troops have the right to serve in the military.
Jackie Speier: Allow transgender troops to enlist in military.
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Immigration
Gil Cisneros: Supports pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients.
Harley Rouda: Comprehensive immigration reform with pathway to citizenship.
Young Kim: Supports pathway to citizenship for DACA recipients.
Josh Harder: Protect DREAMers and provide a pathway to citizenship.
Katie Porter: Fair path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
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Jobs
Gil Cisneros: Increase minimum wage; ensure a living wage.
Young Kim: Don't raise California minimum wage.
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Principles & Values
Katie Hill: Resigns over consensual polyamourous affair.
Duncan Hunter: Stripped of committee posts while under indictment.
Dana Rohrabacher: Trump campaign did not collude with the Russians.
Harley Rouda: Bipartisanship is common sense for common ground.
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Social Security
Harley Rouda: Social Security is vitally important to seniors' well-being.
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Tax Reform
Gil Cisneros: 2017 tax bill helped billionaires, not average homeowners.
Gil Cisneros: Stop tax handouts to big corporations & special interests.
Harley Rouda: Trump tax cuts help wealthy families, not working families.
Young Kim: Signed pledge to not raise taxes.
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Technology
Dana Rohrabacher: Prohibit FCC from regulating rates for broadband internet.
Harley Rouda: Supports rebuilding infrastructure.
Harley Rouda: Strong net neutrality supporter.
Katie Porter: Pay for infrastructure by direct and indirect beneficiaries.
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War & Peace
Harley Rouda: Keep nuclear treaty with Iran.
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Welfare & Poverty
Ro Khanna: GAIN Act: $111 billion a year for people in poverty.
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The above quotations are from News coverage of `Blue Wave` 2018 House races in California.
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