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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
Ban abortion with Constitutional amendment.
Alternatives like adoption, instead of punitive action.
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Civil Rights
Strong support for traditional definition of marriage.
Let Boy Scouts exercise free speech (ok to ban gays).
Women exempt from combat; “candid analysis” of military gays.
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Crime
More victims rights and harsher penalties for certain crimes.
Death penalty is an effective deterrent.
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Drugs
Clinton surrendered Drug War; cry out for drug-free schools.
Aggressively pursue drug kingpins; include death penalty.
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Education
Limit role of federal government in education.
Increase access to higher education with savings accounts.
Strongly support voluntary student-initiated prayer.
Achievement is basis for access to college.
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Energy & Oil
Provide tax incentives for energy production.
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Environment
Encourage market-based solutions to environmental problems.
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Families & Children
Support abstinence and fatherhood.
Reduce child welfare caseloads & encourage adoption.
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Foreign Policy
Look to Latin American countries as key partners.
Strengthen ties to Asia and promote democracy there.
NATO has shared responsibility for peacekeeping.
Help Africa with private sector and charitable investment.
Reform U.N. to end abuse, unfairness, and abortion funding.
Will not allow China to attack Taiwan.
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Free Trade
U.S. should position itself to dominate trade.
Promote free trade with America setting the standards.
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Government Reform
Reduce inefficient government, reward results.
Reform politics to encourage participation.
Federal government should not interfere with states’ rights.
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Gun Control
Will protect right to bear arms.
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Health Care
A reformed Medicare will give seniors choice, flexibility.
Give individuals tools to manage their own health needs.
Allow customization of insurance, support health centers.
Lawyers should not hold physicians hostage.
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Homeland Security
Affirm traditional military culture&rebuild morale (no gays).
U.S. needs comprehensive missile defense system.
Eliminate as many nuclear weapons as possible.
Restore health of defense industry; peace thru strength.
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Immigration
Reform & toughen immigration system to emphasize family.
Focus immigration on needed skills.
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Jobs
Recognize that people depend on land for livelihood.
Small business deserves better treatment from government.
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Principles & Values
Bush will nominate conservative judges only.
A distinctly American internationalism for the 21st century.
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Social Security
Workers will have choice to invest their payroll taxes.
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Tax Reform
Cut taxes to stimulate economy and help families.
Tax cuts & low interest rates lead to home ownership.
Repeal death tax & give tax break to care for elderly.
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Technology
Encourage technology with funds for R & D, tax reform.
School, libraries should ban porn from their computers.
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War & Peace
Promote peace, reduce threat of war, protect Israel.
Contribute in Balkans, but let NATO run it.
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Welfare & Poverty
Tax reform will enable more poor to own a home.
Faith-based charities should help end child poverty.
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