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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
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) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
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) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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Books by and about the 2016 presidential election |
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What Happened ,
by Hillary Clinton (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Hard Choices,
by Hillary Clinton (2014) |
Becoming ,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
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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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Jeff Johnson: Heartbeat bill: ban abortions at about 6 weeks of pregnancy.
Tim Walz: Maintain funding for Planned Parenthood.
Jeff Johnson: Pro-lifer who believes in protecting the life of the unborn.
Rebecca Otto: Reproductive health is up to women, not government.
Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to reproduce.
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Budget & Economy
Tina Smith: Strengthen Minnesota's economy through economic development.
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Civil Rights
Lori Swanson: Will fight for all citizens to receive the same civil rights.
Rebecca Otto: Address racial inequality gaps with social justice.
Tina Liebling: No government infringement of decision to marry.
Rebecca Otto: Endorsed by Stonewall DFL as ally of LGBT community.
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Corporations
Jeff Johnson: Help small business and embrace all present and future jobs.
Mark Dayton: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families.
Tina Smith: Eliminate corporate tax loopholes & tax relief for families.
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Crime
Jeff Johnson: Violent criminals must be locked up, some for long sentences.
Lori Swanson: Warns citizens about new methods of phone scamming.
Tina Liebling: Officers should control situation without deadly force.
Tina Liebling: More treatment courts; lower barriers to re-entry after jail.
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Drugs
Jeff Johnson: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational.
Tim Walz: Full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana.
Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers.
Rebecca Otto: War on drugs is a failure.
Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly.
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Education
Tim Walz: 2 years tuition-free education at MN state institutions.
Tim Walz: Fully fund pre-K-to-12; make Minnesota the education state.
Jeff Johnson: Believes parents know best about their kid's education needs.
Lori Swanson: Believes schools need K-12 funding & teachers need support.
Rebecca Otto: No tax dollars for private schools.
Tim Walz: Recognized as the 2003 Minnesota Teacher of Excellence.
Tina Liebling: Fully fund our public education system at the state level.
Tina Liebling: Free college credits via Post-Secondary Education Options.
Tina Smith: Free all-day kindergarten.
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Energy & Oil
Jeff Johnson: Climate is changing naturally; human involvement debatable.
Tim Walz: Climate change is real and urgent.
Rebecca Otto: Minnesota should lead on clean energy.
Lori Swanson: Proceed with caution approach to solar energy gardens.
Tina Liebling: 25% renewable energy by 2025.
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Environment
Jeff Johnson: Best stewards of natural resources are those who need them.
Lori Swanson: Won settlement for corporation to pay $890M for pollution.
Tina Liebling: Those who exploit resources should pay for any cleanup.
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Families & Children
Jeff Johnson: Gay "contractual unions" for hospital visits & inheritance.
Tim Walz: Full marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Lori Swanson: Find options to make childcare affordable.
Tina Liebling: High quality child care is essential for work.
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Free Trade
Jeff Johnson: Tariffs on China negatively affect Minnesota farmers.
Tim Walz: Rash tariffs on China against interests of America's farmers.
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Government Reform
Tim Walz: Limit corporate campaign donations, and disclose all.
Tim Walz: Remove barriers to voting.
Jeff Johnson: Government needs to give the power back to the people.
Jeff Johnson: People make better decisions on spending than government.
Lori Swanson: Fight to make campaign financing fairer & all-inclusive.
Tina Liebling: Require disclosure of state legislature perks.
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Gun Control
Jeff Johnson: Arm trained professionals in schools.
Tim Walz: Expand background checks; ban assault-style weapons.
Jeff Johnson: Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals.
Lori Swanson: Supports variety of common sense gun safety reforms.
Rebecca Otto: Status quo on guns isn't working.
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Health Care
Jeff Johnson: ObamaCare was sold as reform & there was no reform in it.
Tim Walz: Single-payer system is on Minnesota's horizon.
Jeff Johnson: For multi state buying, selling insurance across state lines.
Lori Swanson: Plans to make healthcare affordable and accessible to all.
Rebecca Otto: Health care is a human right.
Matt Dean: Repeal MNSure; it has harmed thousands.
Tina Liebling: ObamaCare was a valiant attempt but did not go far enough.
Erin Murphy: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state.
Mark Dayton: Allow only non-profit insurers to do business in the state.
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Homeland Security
Lori Swanson: Joined other AG's in fight to keep transgendered troops.
Tim Walz: Enlisted in Army National Guard at 17; served for 24 years.
Tim Walz: Suicide prevention programs & mental health for veterans.
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Immigration
Tim Walz: Give DREAMers a path to citizenship.
Jeff Johnson: Opposes sanctuary state and all sanctuary cities.
Lori Swanson: Joined forces to fight against Trump's zero tolerance policy.
Erin Murphy: Support driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Jeff Johnson: Distinguish legal residents for getting state services.
Rebecca Otto: Support driver's licenses for undocumented workers.
Tim Walz: Helped resettle countless immigrants into this community.
Tina Liebling: America offers a promise to desperate immigrants.
Chris Coleman: Our sanctuary city law not subject to Trump executive ban.
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Jobs
Jeff Johnson: Minimum wage increase lessens options for young.
Tim Walz: Push back against right-to-work legislation.
Tim Walz: Supports $15 minimum wage for Minnesota.
Lori Swanson: Prioritize decent jobs that pay the bills.
Rebecca Otto: Raise minimum wage.
Tina Liebling: Don't permit employers to pay non-sustaining wages.
Tina Liebling: Defend the right to organize and bargain collectively.
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Principles & Values
Tim Walz: Got political when students were turned away from Bush event.
Tina Smith: Employed as marketing professional at General Mills.
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Social Security
Jeff Johnson: End the taxation of social security benefits.
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Tax Reform
Jeff Johnson: Trump tax cuts lower Minnesota taxes.
Tim Walz: Trump tax cuts go mostly to top 1%.
Jeff Johnson: Growth comes from lower spending and increased take-home pay.
Rebecca Otto: Fair and progressive taxes to pay for new benefits.
Tina Liebling: Progressives taxation with a 4th tier for wealthiest.
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Technology
Tim Walz: Supports Net Neutrality (equal access to Internet).
Jeff Johnson: Moratorium on light rail; focus on first-class bus system.
Lori Swanson: Crucial need to repair and modernize infrastructure.
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War & Peace
Tim Walz: Served overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Welfare & Poverty
Jeff Johnson: Goal is to have all able bodied welfare recipients working.
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