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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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2009 Governor's State of the State speeches
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from 2009 Governor's State of the State speeches (number of quotes indicated):
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (2) California Former Republican Governor (2003-2010)
- Bill Richardson (3) New Mexico Former Democratic Governor (2002-2010) and Cabinet Sec'y
- Bobby Jindal (6) Louisiana Republican 2016 Presidential candidate
- Brad Henry (4) Oklahoma Previously Democratic Governor
- David Paterson (11) New York Former Democratic Governor (2008-2010)
- Deval Patrick (6) Massachusetts Democratic Governor
- Janet Napolitano (8) Cabinet
- Jodi Rell (3) Connecticut Former Republican
- Jon Huntsman (6) Utah Former GOP Governor (2005-2009); Ambassador to China
- Phil Bredesen (2) Tennessee Former Democrat Governor (2002-2010)
- Rick Perry (6) Texas Secretary of Energy
- Sarah Palin (9) Alaska Former Governor (resigned 2009); V.P. nominee (2008)
- Tim Kaine (12) Virginia Democratic Nominee for Vice President
OR click on an issue category below for a subset. |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Jodi Rell: CT leads in bioscience revolution & stem cell research.
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Budget & Economy
Brad Henry: Surgical budget cuts to close $600M budget hole.
Sarah Palin: Restraint of last two years should continue in tough times.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Declaring fiscal emergency; facing insolvency within weeks.
Tim Kaine: Cabinet Community Days: we see people worried but hopeful.
Janet Napolitano: Balance budget even during recession.
Jodi Rell: Financial crisis came from unbridled greed & lax oversight.
Deval Patrick: We're broke, not poor: recession is temporary.
Deval Patrick: $1.1 in cuts in services this year, including many layoffs.
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Civil Rights
David Paterson: Teach tolerance, including sexual orientation.
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Corporations
Phil Bredesen: Plan for robotic factories of the future.
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Crime
Tim Kaine: Release non-violent inmates 90 days early.
Tim Kaine: Smart sentencing: reduce number of "technical violations".
Bobby Jindal: Increase penalties on child predators and sex offenders.
David Paterson: Intelligence-driven, state-of-the-art crime analysis centers.
Deval Patrick: Misuse of CORI system prevents getting back on their feet.
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Drugs
David Paterson: Rockefeller Drug Laws have failed badly.
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Education
Jon Huntsman: UCAT system: technical college for industry needs.
Jon Huntsman: Early learning is critical; so are languages & math.
Rick Perry: Best teachers, accountability, math & science prep.
Sarah Palin: 3-year plan: $1B for early learning, vo-tech, accountability.
Tim Kaine: Increase K-12 school funds despite 3 rounds of budget cuts.
Tim Kaine: No mid-year tuition increases at state college, despite cuts.
Janet Napolitano: Added voluntary full-day kindergarten as a new grade level.
Janet Napolitano: Implement school choice via public charter schools.
Bobby Jindal: Increase completion rate above 6% for GED-OPTIONS program.
Bobby Jindal: Performance-based funding for schools to meet industry needs.
David Paterson: SAY YES program: public-private partnerships for college.
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Energy & Oil
Phil Bredesen: Green energy growth: develop a Solar Institute.
Jon Huntsman: Make Utah the premier destination for renewable energy.
Rick Perry: $5,000 incentive for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
Sarah Palin: Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act.
Sarah Palin: Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources.
Bill Richardson: Start carbon trading in 11-state Western Climate region.
Tim Kaine: Major attention on creating green jobs.
Tim Kaine: Reduce electricity consumption by 19% by 2025.
Tim Kaine: Nuclear reactors will be key to America's energy future.
David Paterson: 45 by 15: 45% clean electricity by 2015.
Jodi Rell: Energy and heating assistance for families in need.
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Environment
Bill Richardson: Green Jobs Cabinet: build aggressive clean energy strategy.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Last year set record of 2014 wildfires burning at one time.
Janet Napolitano: Limit our greenhouse gas emissions & focus on solar energy.
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Families & Children
Brad Henry: Family anchors us and reminds us of what is truly important.
Sarah Palin: Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life.
Bobby Jindal: Increase scrutiny & penalties for school child abuse.
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Free Trade
Sarah Palin: Establish viable commercial fisheries in international seas.
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Government Reform
Brad Henry: Extend early voting to a full week prior to Election Day.
Rick Perry: Control spending to make government less burdensome.
Sarah Palin: Overall reduction of 7% spending, plus state hiring freeze.
Janet Napolitano: We'll be remembered for what we did, not for how we budgeted.
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Health Care
Jon Huntsman: Truly affordable insurance: pathway to coverage for everyone.
Sarah Palin: Greater competition, more choices, and less litigation.
Sarah Palin: Health Care Commission recommends habits against obesity.
Tim Kaine: Invest in community-based mental health care.
Tim Kaine: Expand pre-natal care to reduce infant mortality rate.
Janet Napolitano: Expanded access to KidsCare and AHCCCS.
Bobby Jindal: Move away from ER to primary care; cover 100,000 uninsured.
David Paterson: Cover an additional 400,000 New Yorkers.
David Paterson: Address epidemic of childhood obesity.
Deval Patrick: 98% of all Massachusetts citizens now have health insurance.
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Immigration
Rick Perry: End the notion of sanctuary cities.
Janet Napolitano: Keep up intense pressure on border criminals.
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Jobs
Rick Perry: 70% of all jobs created in the US last year were in Texas.
David Paterson: Expect 225,000 New Yorkers to be laid off in this recession.
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Local Issues
Jon Huntsman: Designate I-15 from ID to AZ as natural gas corridor.
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Principles & Values
Jon Huntsman: Reach beyond traditional political boundaries for solutions.
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Tax Reform
Rick Perry: Give taxes dose of accountability, transparency & restraint.
Tim Kaine: Replace income tax for low-income with cigarette tax.
David Paterson: Property taxes are too high; cap them.
Deval Patrick: Let municipalities raise property, meals, and lodging taxes.
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Technology
Brad Henry: EDGE Endowment: make OK into Research Capital of the Plains.
Bill Richardson: Launched Spaceport America; signed Virgin Galactic as tenant.
Tim Kaine: Long-term commitment to six year infrastructure plan.
Janet Napolitano: Invest in infrastructure: highways and school buildings.
Bobby Jindal: Criminalize use of internet routers & wi-fi for child porn.
David Paterson: Build a 21st century infrastructure, including bridges & MTA.
Deval Patrick: Invest in broadband, wind turbines, roads & rails.
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Welfare & Poverty
David Paterson: Partner with non-profit sector to recruit more volunteers.
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The above quotations are from 2009 Governor's State of the State speeches.
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- 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
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- 2014 Governors' State of the State speeches
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- 2013 Governors' State of the State speeches
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- 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
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- 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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