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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) |
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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(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)
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Late 1990s Governor's State of the State speeches
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from Governor's State of the State speeches, late 1990s (number of quotes indicated):
- George W. Bush (19) Republican
- Jesse Ventura (6) Minnesota Former Minnesota Independent Governor
- Tom Carper (2) Democratic Sr Senator Delaware
- Tommy Thompson (1) Cabinet-2005
- Zell Miller (6) Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004 Georgia
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
George W. Bush: Parental notification for minors.
Zell Miller: Promote and fund sexual abstinence programs.
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Budget & Economy
Jesse Ventura: Never, ever forget it's the public's money.
George W. Bush: Commit funds to education and tax cuts.
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Crime
George W. Bush: Track gangs; enact automatic sentencing.
Zell Miller: Drunk drivers are criminals and deserve tough punishment.
Zell Miller: Two-strikes law got 1,710 ciminals behind bars.
George W. Bush: More searches and less parole for criminals.
George W. Bush: Stop endless delays on death row.
George W. Bush: Mandatory sentencing for repeat offenders.
George W. Bush: End frivolous lawsuits; cap damages.
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Drugs
Zell Miller: Allow people harmed by drugs to sue drug dealers.
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Education
George W. Bush: Commit funds to education and tax cuts.
Jesse Ventura: Responsibility for education begins with parents.
George W. Bush: Supports trying charter schools and vouchers.
Tommy Thompson: School choice has made a difference for low-income families.
Tom Carper: Focus on discipline in schools.
Zell Miller: All children should have the opportunity to attend pre-K.
George W. Bush: “Home rule” with state standards.
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Energy & Oil
George W. Bush: Reduce emissions from old plants.
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Environment
Zell Miller: Protection of 100,000 Georgia acres is great achievement.
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Families & Children
George W. Bush: Enforce child protection and child support.
George W. Bush: Suspend licenses if child support is unpaid.
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Free Trade
Jesse Ventura: When I travel abroad it will be with a serious economic plan.
George W. Bush: Support NAFTA by improving Mexican border.
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Government Reform
Jesse Ventura: Give every new program a sunset clause to force evaluation.
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Health Care
Tom Carper: Universal coverage for children is within our grasp.
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Principles & Values
Jesse Ventura: Government's role is to do what people can't do themselves.
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Tax Reform
Jesse Ventura: Reforming property tax system a high priority.
George W. Bush: Eliminate certain sales and property taxes.
George W. Bush: Reduce homeowner property taxes.
George W. Bush: Replace corporate property tax with sales tax.
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Welfare & Poverty
George W. Bush: More assistance for transition off welfare.
George W. Bush: Limit benefits and require work.
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The above quotations are from Late 1990s Governor's State of the State speeches.
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- 2021 Governors' State of the State speeches
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- 2019 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2018 State of the Union speech, plus response by the Democratic Party
- 2018 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2017 State of the Union speech, plus response by the Democratic Party
- 2017 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2016 State of the Union speech
- 2016 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2015 State of the Union speech
- 2015 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2014 State of the Union speech, plus response by Green Party, Republican Party, and Tea Party
- 2014 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2013 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2013 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2012 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2012 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2011 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2011 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2007-2011 Mayors' State of the City speeches
- 2010 Governors' State of the State speeches
- Obama Q+A at GOP House Retreat, Jan. 2010
- 2010 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Bob McDonnell (R, VA)
- 2009 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2009 Address to Joint Session of Congress, plus response by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R, LA)
- 2009 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2008 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D, KS)
- 2008 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2007 State of the Union speech, plus response by Sen. James Webb (D, VA)
- 2007 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2006 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Tim Kaine (D, VA)
- 2005 State of the Union speech, plus responses by Sen Harry Reid (D, NV) & Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA)
- 2004 State of the Union speech, plus responses by Sen Tom Daschle (D, SD) & Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA)
- 2004 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2001 Governors' State of the State speeches
- Other early 2000s Governors' State of the State speeches
- Other late 1990s Governors' State of the State speeches
- Historical State of the Union addresses:
Clinton
- Bush
- Reagan
- Carter
- Ford
Nixon
- LBJ
- JFK
- Eisenhower
- Truman
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