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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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2014 Oklahoma Senate debates
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from 2014 OK Senate debate (number of quotes indicated):
- Brad Henry (2) Oklahoma Previously Democratic Governor
- James Inhofe (13) Republican Sr Senator Oklahoma
- James Lankford (1) Republican Senate challenger Oklahoma
- Joe Carr (1) Republican Challenger Tennessee
- Matt Silverstein (7) Republican Senate Challenger Oklahoma
- Rick Weiland (2) Democratic Challenger South Dakota
- T.W. Shannon (13) Republican Senate Challenger Oklahoma
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Oklahoma has two simultaneous Senate races this year, both with election dates of November 4th, 2014.
- The 6-year seat is the normal re-election campaign for Senator Jim Inhofe, whose 6-year term expires this year.
- The 2-year seat is for the seat vacated by Senator Tom Coburn, who announced his resignation 2 years before his term would have expired in 2016.
- Governor Mary Fallin called a special election for November, which will be to fill out the remaining two years of Coburn's term.
Oklahoma Senate debates: 2-year seat:
- Reason Magazine Hit-and-Run blog, "Primary Challengers Support Legalizing Marijuana", by Ed Krayewski, June 18, 2014
- Roll Call AdWatch: "Shannon Releases First Ad", by Emily Cahn, Feb. 19, 2014
- Watchdog.org, "Young men in a hurry," by Patrick McGuigan, February 7, 2014
- Fundraising press release by T. W. Shannon campaign, Jan. 29, 2014
- Associated Press reporting, Jan. 29, 2014
- The Bilerico Project on T. W. Shannon, March 29, 2013
Oklahoma Senate debates: 6-year seat:
- Meet the Press interview of James Inhofe, 12/22/2013
- Chris Casteel reporting in The Oklahoman, October 25, 2013
- RedDirtReport.com reporting, 8/13/2013
- Chris Casteel on NewsOK.com coverage, 12/21/2008
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
James Inhofe: Human life begins at conception.
T.W. Shannon: Protect human life from the moment of conception.
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Budget & Economy
James Inhofe: Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity.
T.W. Shannon: Debt is a form of slavery.
Rick Weiland: Federal shutdown is more than wrong; it is shameful.
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Civil Rights
James Inhofe: Government shouldn't redefine marriage.
Matt Silverstein: Firm support of marriage equality for gays and lesbians.
Matt Silverstein: Grandmother beaten for speaking her native Choctaw language.
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Corporations
Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company.
Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company.
T.W. Shannon: Worker's compensation reform saved businesses $100M/year.
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Crime
Matt Silverstein: Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
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Education
James Inhofe: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards.
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Energy & Oil
James Inhofe: No subsidies for wind and solar.
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Families & Children
T.W. Shannon: Use TANF funds to publicize benefits of marriage.
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Foreign Policy
James Inhofe: $187K Congress-paid travel to Africa for "a Jesus thing".
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Government Reform
James Inhofe: Photo ID for voting.
Matt Silverstein: Not a dime from any lobbyists in campaign donations.
Rick Weiland: Voluntarily limit campaign contributions to maximum of $100.
Matt Silverstein: Inhofe says he's for term limits, but was in for 26 years.
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Gun Control
James Inhofe: Opposes more gun restrictions.
T.W. Shannon: Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions.
Matt Silverstein: Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms.
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Health Care
James Inhofe: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility.
James Lankford: Predicts that ObamaCare will destroy the health-care system.
T.W. Shannon: ObamaCare puts our freedom at risk.
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Homeland Security
James Inhofe: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal.
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Immigration
James Inhofe: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry.
Matt Silverstein: Opposes housing refugee immigrants in military facilities.
Joe Carr: Refugees cost millions in school & medical costs.
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Principles & Values
James Inhofe: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework.
T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: I'm guided by my faith; let's renew our values.
T.W. Shannon: Will remain as Speaker during Senate primary.
T.W. Shannon: "Recovering attorney" with JD from Oklahoma City University.
T.W. Shannon: Rights are endowed by God, not by politicians.
James Inhofe: Flying is his passion, but lost his son in plane accident.
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Technology
T.W. Shannon: Consistently opposes bond issues to pay for infrastructure.
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Welfare & Poverty
T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: Success comes from hard work, not handouts.
T.W. Shannon: Require 20 hours of work activity for food stamp recipients.
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The above quotations are from 2014 Oklahoma Senate debates.
- Outsider in the House, by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, VT)
- The Little Plaid Book, by Sen. Lamar Alexander (R, TN)
- Cowboy in Caracas, by Senate nominee Charlie Hardy (D, WY)
- The New Black Politician: Cory Booker, Newark, and Post-Racial America (D, NJ)
- Now or Never: A Call to Reclaim America, by Rep. Jody Hice (R, GA-10)
- The Case for Polarized Politics, by Senate candidate Jeff Bell (R, NJ)
- Born To Fly, by Senate candidate Shane Osborn (R, NE)
- A Tribute to 101 Incredible Women, by Senate candidate Joyce Dickerson (D, SC)
- The Debt Bomb, by Senator Tom Coburn (R, OK)
- A Fighting Chance, by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D, MA)
- Winning Right, by Senate candidate Ed Gillespie (R,VA)
- Planned Bullyhood, by Senate candidate Karen Handel (R,GA)
- The Tea Party Goes to Washington, by Senator Rand Paul (R,KY)
- Governor`s Travels, by Senator Angus King (I,ME)
- This Is Not Florida, biography of Senator Al Franken (D,MN)
- The Truth (with jokes), by Sen. Al Franken (D, MN)
- Planned Bullyhood, by Senate candidate Karen Handel (R, GA)
- Republican Leader, biography of Sen. Mitch McConnell (R, KY)
- The Man Behind The Mask, by Senate candidate Andy Martin (R, NH)
- In the Company of Men, by Senate candidate Nancy Mace (R, SC)
- Be the Change!, by Senate candidate Michelle Nunn (D, GA)
- The Greatest Hoax, by Sen. James Inhofe (R, OK)
- Unite and Conquer, by Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (D, AZ)
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