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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates |
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Hillbilly Elegy,
by JD Vance (2017) |
Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
Fire and Fury,
by Michael Wolff (2018) |
Trump Revealed,
by Michael Kranish and Marc Fisher (2016) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2016) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
The Truths We Hold,
by Kamala Harris (2019) |
Smart on Crime,
by Kamala Harris (2010) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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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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2019-2024 congressional press releases
Excerpts from House campaign press releases:
- Riverbender.com, "Congressman Krishnamoorthi Concludes "Trump Tariff Tour," Highlights Devastating Impact of Trump's Tariffs on Illinois Families and Small Businesses," by Jack Thuon, Office of Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, April 29, 2025, (Link)
- GA: Press Release: "Carter Delivers Opening Remarks at Budget Markup," February 13, 2025, (Link)
- GA: Press Release: "Carter introduces bill renaming Greenland," February 11, 2025, (Link)
- House Op-Ed, biggs.house.gov, "RedState: No Exceptions to Mass Deportations," January 14, 2025, Link
- 2024_HI_Senate: Press Release, "Meng, Hirono and Chu Seek to Stop House Republicans From Relaunching Trump-era China Initiative, January 22, 2024, (Link)
- 2024_UT_Senate Press release, "Curtis Introduces Bill To Prevent Wall Street From Controlling Utah's Land," by Rep. John Curtis, January 19, 2024, (Link)
- 2026 MN Senate: House Press Release, "Rep. Angie Craig Pushes EPA to Recognize Environmental Benefit of Homegrown Biofuels," November 1, 2023, (Link)
- 2026 MN Senate: House Press Release, "Nearly One Year After Feeding Our Future Crimes Uncovered, Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Future Fraud," August 7, 2023, (Link)
- NC-4 Press Release: "Congresswoman Foushee's Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Overturn Affirmative Action in University Admissions," Jun 29, 2023, (Link)
- OK Rep. Charles McCall: Oklahoma House of Representatives Press Release, "House Adjourns Sine Die After Historic Conservative Achievements," May 30, 2024,Link
- MJBizDaily, "14 congressional Republicans oppose proposed marijuana rescheduling," September 14, 2023, (Link to article) and Link to letter)
- 2024_DE_Senate: Press release, "Blunt Rochester on Republican Immigration Bill: 'Unserious, Unproductive, And Unworkable'," May 11, 2023, (Link)
- NC-1 Press Release: "Congressman Don Davis Announces Bill to Protect Social Security, Medicare, Military Pay, and Veteran's Benefits," May 10, 2023, (Link)
- NC-11 Press release from NSSF (The Firearm Industry Trade Association): "NSSF Profile Q & A: U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.)," April 19, 2023, (Link)
- NC-1 Press Release: "Congressman Davis' Statement on Medicaid Expansion," March 27, 2023, (Link)
- Environment America, "More members of Congress join call to defend clean energy tax credits," by Daniel Willens, March 14, 2025, Link
- House Op-Ed, biggs.house.gov, "RedState: No Exceptions to Mass Deportations," January 14, 2025, Link
- NC-11: FOX Carolina, "'I am outraged:,' Congressman Edwards releases statement on suspected Chinese balloon in U.S.," Feb. 4, 2023, (Link)
- 2024_DE_Senate: Press release, "Rep. Blunt Rochester Votes to Pass National Defense Authorization Act, Secures Key Delaware Priorities," December 8, 2022, (Link)
- NC-13: IndyWeek press release, "Candidate Questionnaire: Wiley Nickel, U.S. House 13, 10/20/2022, (Link)
- NC-4 press Release in Duke Chronicle, "After nearly 10 years as state senator, Democratic candidate Valerie Foushee is running for U.S. House," by Jazper Lu, October 23, 2022, (Link)
- MD-6 House press release (for 2024 Senate race), "Maryland Congressional Delegation Shares Priorities with New Chesapeake Bay Leaders," by David Trone, July 28, 2022, (Link)
- MN-3: Press Release, "Phillips on Passage of the Respect For Marriage Act," July 19, 2022, (Link)
- MN-3: Press Release, "Phillips Endorses Historic Action to Legalize Adult Recreational Cannabis Use in Letter to Minnesota Legislature," May 12, 2021, (Link)
- 2024_DE_Senate: Press release, "Blunt Rochester Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discrimination Against All LGBTQ Americans," February 25, 2021, (Link)
- 2024_DE_Senate: Press release, "Blunt Rochester Votes to Federally Decriminalize Marijuana," December 4, 2020, (Link)
- MN-3: Press Release, "Phillips supports George Floyd Justice In Policing Act to improve law enforcement and keep our communities safe," June 25, 2020, (Link)
- MN-3: Press Release, "The Relatable Minnesota Freshman Taking On Congress," Aug. 1, 2019, (Link)
- MN-3: Press Release, "Rep. Phillips Co-Sponsors Equality Act," March 13, 2019, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Steve Scalise: Don't subsidize research on tissue from aborted fetuses.
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Budget & Economy
Charles McCall: Good budget funds core services & decreases spending .
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Civil Rights
Ben Ray Lujan: We should respect tribal sacred places.
Lisa Blunt Rochester: Every American deserves to be treated with respect & dignity.
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Corporations
Donald Trump: Historic tax cuts and reforms for American businesses.
Joe Walsh: Index capital gains tax to inflation.
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Crime
Angie Craig: Double fines for fraud related to child nutrition programs.
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Drugs
Lisa Blunt Rochester: Marijuana does not belong on Controlled Substances list.
Andy Biggs: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
Buddy Carter: Increased border security will stop flow of fentanyl into US.
Buddy Carter: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
Chuck Edwards: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
Hal Rogers: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
Pete Sessions: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
Robert Aderholt: Opposed rescheduling marijuana as less dangerous.
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Energy & Oil
Andrew Garbarino: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Buddy Carter: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Dan Newhouse: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Dave Joyce: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
David Valadao: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Don Bacon: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Erin Houchin: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Gabe Evans: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Jeff Hurd: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Jennifer Kiggans: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
John James: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Juan Ciscomani: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Mark Amodei: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Michael Lawler: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Nick LaLota: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Rob Bresnahan: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Ryan Mackenzie: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Vince Fong: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
Young Kim: Signed letter urging clean energy tax credits be preserved.
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Environment
David Trone: Supports EPA efforts to protect Chesapeake Bay.
John Curtis: Ban Natural Asset Companies from "ecological performance".
Angie Craig: EPA should update standards for homegrown biofuels.
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Foreign Policy
Mazie Hirono: Trump-era China Initiative fostered bigotry & discrimination.
Buddy Carter: Rename Greenland "Red, White, and Blueland".
Charles McCall: Oklahoma has reaffirmed our state's support for Israel.
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Free Trade
Cynthia Lummis: Opposes Trade Promotion Authority; it's politically-driven.
Cynthia Lummis: Fair trade agreements focus on Wyoming exports.
David Perdue: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Doug Burgum: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Jim Justice: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
John Barrasso: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Joni Ernst: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Mike Parson: Credits Trump for ending Japan restrictions on US beef.
Mike Parson: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Pat Roberts: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Thom Tillis: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Raja Krishnamoorthi: Tariffs are a hidden tax on families and small businesses.
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Health Care
Don Davis: Co-chair of the State Medicaid Expansion Caucus.
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Homeland Security
Cynthia Lummis: Prohibit transfer of anyone detained at Guantanamo Bay.
Joe Walsh: Cut $8.9B from defense bill, and supported 3% more.
Lisa Blunt Rochester: No greater responsibility than ensuring national security.
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Immigration
Lisa Blunt Rochester: Time for comprehensive reform with pathway to citizenship.
Andy Biggs: American exceptionalism requires enforcing immigration laws.
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Social Security
Don Davis: Take safety net programs off the table in debt ceiling talks.
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Tax Reform
Dan Sullivan: Lowering taxes is a major win for country.
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War & Peace
Cynthia Lummis: Keep sanctions on Iran; no nuke deal.
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The above quotations are from 2019-2024 congressional press releases.
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