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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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2002 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2002 National Political Awareness Test (number of quotes indicated):
- Dave Freudenthal (9) Wyoming Former Democratic Governor (2002-2010)
- Jack Hatch (11) Iowa Democratic Challenger
- Mark Sanford (8) South Carolina Former Republican Governor (2002-2010)
- Mike Huckabee (13) Arkansas Republican Presidential candidate
- Scott Brown (8) Previously MA Republican Jr Senator New Hampshire
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Jack Hatch: Abortions should always be legally available.
Mike Huckabee: Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations.
Scott Brown: Abortions should always be legally available.
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Civil Rights
Dave Freudenthal: No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage.
Dave Freudenthal: No affirmative action in state contracts nor colleges.
Jack Hatch: Supports civil unions and same-sex marriage.
Jack Hatch: Affirmative action in state college & state contracts.
Mark Sanford: No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage.
Mark Sanford: Affirmative action in state contracts, but not colleges.
Mike Huckabee: No civil unions; only one-man-one-woman marriage.
Mike Huckabee: No affirmative action for state contracts nor colleges.
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Crime
Dave Freudenthal: Provide prisoner job rehabilitation & alternative sentencing.
Dave Freudenthal: Support the death penalty.
Jack Hatch: Programs for at-risk youth and job skills for inmates.
Mark Sanford: End parole for repeat violent offenders.
Mike Huckabee: Build more prisons, and privatize their management.
Scott Brown: Implement the death penalty in Massachusetts.
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Drugs
Jack Hatch: Decriminalize medicinal marijuana.
Mike Huckabee: Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes.
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Education
Dave Freudenthal: Increase teacher salaries & school infrastructure spending.
Dave Freudenthal: Teach both abstinence AND contraceptives in sex ed.
Mark Sanford: Endorses teacher-led prayer & displaying Ten Commandments.
Mike Huckabee: Raise teacher salaries; hire more teachers.
Mike Huckabee: Support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.
Scott Brown: Vouchers for public, private, or religious schools.
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Energy & Oil
Jack Hatch: Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
Mike Huckabee: Promote alternative fuel technology.
Scott Brown: Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
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Environment
Jack Hatch: Supports open-space preservation and more environmental regs.
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Government Reform
Dave Freudenthal: Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending.
Jack Hatch: Spending limits on political campaigns, & state funding.
Mark Sanford: Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending.
Mike Huckabee: Supports term limits for state legislators.
Mike Huckabee: Limit campaign contributions, but no public funding.
Scott Brown: Campaign disclosure but no donation limits.
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Gun Control
Dave Freudenthal: Ease state gun restrictions.
Jack Hatch: Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement.
Mike Huckabee: Allow concealed carry.
Scott Brown: Concealed carry ok; but licenses & background checks ok too.
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Health Care
Mark Sanford: Transfer more Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
Mike Huckabee: Guaranteed medical care not government’s responsibility.
Scott Brown: Ensure access to basic health care, including state funding.
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Immigration
Jack Hatch: Opposes English as the official language.
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Jobs
Scott Brown: No affirmative action in public employment nor contracting.
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Local Issues
Dave Freudenthal: Supports term limits for state legislators.
Mark Sanford: Supports term limits for state legislators.
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Technology
Mike Huckabee: Supports Internet sales tax.
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Welfare & Poverty
Jack Hatch: More TANF; more job training programs.
Mark Sanford: Redirect welfare funding to faith-based organizations.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Dave Freudenthal Wyoming Former Democratic Governor (2002-2010)
- Jack Hatch Iowa Democratic Challenger
- Mark Sanford South Carolina Former Republican Governor (2002-2010)
- Mike Huckabee Arkansas Republican Presidential candidate
- Scott Brown Previously MA Republican Jr Senator New Hampshire
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The above quotations are from 2002 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart.
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