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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates |
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Hillbilly Elegy,
by JD Vance (2017) |
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) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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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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2026 Illinois Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 IL Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Juliana Stratton (15) Democratic Challenger Illinois
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (6) Democrat U.S. Rep Illinois-8
- Robin Kelly (6) Democrat U.S. Rep Illinois-2
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Illinois 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- The Advocate, "Bipartisan House coalition demands RFK Jr. reverse Trump's plan to end LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline," by Christopher Wiggins, June 26 2025, (Link)
- WCPT, "Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton talks fighting against Trump, Juneteenth with WCPT's Richard Chew," by Andy Miles and Richard Chew, 6/25/25, (Link)
- Riverbender.com, "Rep Kelly Challenges HHS Secretary Kennedy On Vaccine Reversal," by Jessica Lee, June 24, 2025, (Link)
- The Guardian, "Cheering support and instant condemnation: US lawmakers respond to attack on Iran," by Joanna Walters, 22 Jun 2025, (Link)
- IPM Newsroom, "Illinois congressional delegation split on support for US attacks on Iran," by Reginald Hardwick, June 21, 2025, (Link)
- 25News, "Mixed reactions on Illinois 'balanced budget' by state leaders," by Madison Porter, Jun. 5, 2025, (Link)
- Windy City Times, "50 LGBTQ+ community leaders endorse Juliana Stratton for United States Senate," May 16, 2025, (Link)
- KSDK, "'Slap in the face': Illinois Lt. Governor blasts Trump EPA's rollback of PFAS regulations as over 400,000 residents face contamination," by Hunter Bassler, May 14, 2025, (Link)
- KWQC, "Illinois Lt. Governor, senate hopeful Juliana Stratton slams proposed job cuts at the Rock Island Arsenal," May 1, 2025, (Link)
- Riverbender.com, "Congressman Krishnamoorthi Concludes "Trump Tariff Tour," Highlights Devastating Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Illinois Families and Small Businesses," by Jack Thuon, Office of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, April 29, 2025, (Link)
- Pontiac Daily Leader, "Congresswoman talks tarrifs [sic] and executive orders at Pontiac town hall," by Erich Murphy, April 17, 2025, (Link)
- Washington Blade, "Hundreds in D.C. rally for 'trans dignity and justice'," by Joe Reberkenny, April 1, 2025 , (Link)
- Chicago Construction News, "Illinois awards $57 million in clean energy grants to boost renewable projects," March 25, 2025, (Link)
- Herald-News, "Pritzker calls proposed cuts to Social Security 'irresponsible,' 'cruel' and 'chaotic' in Will County stop," by Jessie Molloy, March 22, 2025, (Link)
- WTTW News, "Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on the Trump Administration, Cuts to the Department of Education," by Emily Soto, March 12, 2025, (Link)
- Newsweek, "Trump's Silence on Medicaid Speaks Volumes on His Plan to Gut Health Care," by Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mar 11, 2025, (Link)
- Riverbender.com, "Pritzker, Stratton, Issue Statements On Trump's Tariff Plan," press release submitted by Pritzker & Stratton Offices, March 4, 2025, (Link)
- Chicago Crusader, "Rep. Kelly: 'Trump's actions and words are dangerous, racist, ignorant'," January 31, 2025, (Link)
- The Hill, "Investment in America's submarines is essential for preventing war with China," by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) and Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), 01/31/25, (Link)
- India Times, "Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reads from Bhagavad Gita at interfaith prayer," January 6, 2025, (Link)
- The Chicagoland Journal, "Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement on the Shooting in Highland Park," by Silence DoGood, July 4, 2022, (Link)
- Capitol News Illinois, "Illinois awards $31.5 million in grants funded by marijuana revenue," by Peter Hancock, January 22, 2021 , (Link)
- 5Chicago, "Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton Warns 20% Income Tax Hike Possible if Graduated Tax Proposal Doesn't Pass," by Shelby Bremer, September 25, 2020, (Link)
- Capitol News Illinois, "Pritzker names Lt. Gov. Stratton to lead criminal justice reform initiative," by Peter Hancock, February 12, 2019, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Civil Rights
Juliana Stratton: Will continue to stand up and fight for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Opposed ending LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline.
Robin Kelly: The issue with our country is not its diversity.
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Crime
Juliana Stratton: A strictly punitive criminal justice system is not working.
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Drugs
Juliana Stratton: Chairs board reinvesting state revenues from marijuana sales.
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Education
Juliana Stratton: Education cuts will impact lowest income communities.
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Energy & Oil
Juliana Stratton: Ensure access to benefits of our growing clean energy sector.
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Environment
Juliana Stratton: Trump's EPA cutting regulations on PFAS a slap in the face.
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Families & Children
Juliana Stratton: Balanced state budget making it easier for families.
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Foreign Policy
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Bombing Iran may have accelerated their going nuclear.
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Free Trade
Juliana Stratton: Trump's Tax on Working Families will harm hardworking people.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Tariffs are a hidden tax on families and small businesses.
Robin Kelly: Against tariffs; trade should be fair and equitable.
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Gun Control
Juliana Stratton: We must enact common sense gun laws, stricter policies.
Robin Kelly: Hold gun dealers accountable for sales to straw purchasers.
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Health Care
Juliana Stratton: Trump, Republicans stripping away health care from millions.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Medicaid is too important a program to cut in the budget.
Robin Kelly: Vaccines are safe, effective, and the best medicine .
Robin Kelly: Trump's policies will lead to deaths of LGBTQ people.
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Homeland Security
Juliana Stratton: Opposed threat to cut over 400 jobs at Rock Island Arsenal.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: One focus must be redoubling investments in our submarines.
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Immigration
Juliana Stratton: Not going to tolerate people being snatched off the streets.
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Principles & Values
Juliana Stratton: Juneteenth means always honor that legacy; more to be done.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Read from the Bhagavad-Gita at bipartisan interfaith service.
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Social Security
Juliana Stratton: Standing up for Social Security is in our own best interest.
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Tax Reform
Juliana Stratton: Supported amendment to make graduated state income tax.
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War & Peace
Robin Kelly: Trump's decision to bomb Iran will not lead to peace.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Illinois Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Illinois Senate race 2026:
Richard Durbin(D,retiring)
vs.Juliana Stratton(D)
vs.Raja Krishnamoorthi(D)
vs.Robin Kelly(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Duckworth up for re-election: 2022 IL Debates:
 Incumbent Tammy Duckworth(D)
vs.Kathy Salvi(R,nominee)
vs.Peggy Hubbard(R,lost primary)
Former Senators & Senate races:
2020 Illinois Senate debates:
Richard Durbin(D)
vs.Anne Stava-Murray(D)
vs.Mark Curran(R)
2016 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs.Duckworth
2014 Illinois Senate debates, Durbin vs. Oberweis vs. Hansen
2010 Illinois Senate debates, Kirk vs. Giannoulis
2008 Illinois Senate debate, Sauerberg vs. Durbin
2004 Illinois Senate debate, Obama vs. Keyes
Obama authored: Audacity of Hope
Keyes authored: Our Character, Our Future
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