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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 |
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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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Gubernatorial 2008 Political Courage Test, by Project Vote Smart
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2008 Political Courage Test (number of quotes indicated):
- Joe Pennacchio (10) Republican challenger (2008) New Jersey
- John Hoeven (2) North Dakota Former Republican Governor (2000-2010)
- Mitch Daniels (16) Indiana Former Republican Governor (2005-2013)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Mitch Daniels: No stem-cell research; private funds ok for adult stem cells.
Mitch Daniels: Legal abortion for rape, incest, or medical danger.
Joe Pennacchio: Abortion only for rape, incest, or maternal life.
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Civil Rights
Mitch Daniels: No same-sex marriage nor civil unions.
Mitch Daniels: No affirmative action in public college admissions.
Joe Pennacchio: DOMA instead of same-sex marriage.
Joe Pennacchio: No general affirmative action in state decisions.
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Corporations
Mitch Daniels: Reduce corporate income tax; cut and cap property tax.
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Crime
Mitch Daniels: Support the death penalty.
Mitch Daniels: Prevent recidivism with vocational training & alternatives.
Joe Pennacchio: Supports the death penalty.
Joe Pennacchio: End parole for repeat violent offenders.
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Drugs
Joe Pennacchio: Strengthen penalties for meth & other drug offenses.
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Education
John Hoeven: Moment of silence, or prayer, ok in public schools.
Mitch Daniels: Support vouchers for public schools.
Mitch Daniels: Use lottery revenue for free college tuition for two years.
Mitch Daniels: Voluntary prayer in public schools.
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Energy & Oil
Mitch Daniels: Support clean coal as well as alternative energy.
Joe Pennacchio: Increase production of traditional domestic energy sources.
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Government Reform
Mitch Daniels: No limits on individual nor PAC campaign contributions.
Joe Pennacchio: Limit all types of contributions, but not spending.
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Gun Control
Mitch Daniels: No background checks; no licenses; yes concealed carry.
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Health Care
Mitch Daniels: Tort reform; sue HMOs; no guarantees.
Mitch Daniels: INShape plan: insure 130,000 uninsured Hoosiers.
Joe Pennacchio: Guaranteed medical care is not a government responsibility.
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Immigration
John Hoeven: State & locals cops should enforce federal immigration laws.
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Technology
Mitch Daniels: Supports internet sales tax.
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Welfare & Poverty
Joe Pennacchio: Redirect welfare to faith-based organizations.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Joe Pennacchio Republican challenger (2008) New Jersey
- John Hoeven North Dakota Former Republican Governor (2000-2010)
- Mitch Daniels Indiana Former Republican Governor (2005-2013)
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The above quotations are from Gubernatorial 2008 Political Courage Test, by Project Vote Smart.
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- 2018 State legislation: House, Senate, and Governor
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- 2013-2014 Political Courage Test: Gubernatorial & Senate, plus legislative records
- 2011-12 State legislation: House and Senate plus legislative records
- 2009-10 Political Courage Tests: Senatorial, Gubernatorial, and State legislation
- 2008 Political Courage Tests: Presidential, Gubernatorial, and Senatorial
- 2006 Political Awareness Tests: Gubernatorial and Senatorial
- 2004 Political Awareness Tests: Presidential, Gubernatorial, and Senatorial
- 2002 Political Awareness Tests: Gubernatorial and Senatorial
- 2000 Political Awareness Tests: Presidential and Congress
- 1996-1998 Political Awareness Tests: House, Senate, and State
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