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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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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) |
Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
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) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
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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PBS News Hour "2020 Candidate Stands" series
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from PBS News Hour (number of quotes indicated):
- Amy Klobuchar (8) Minnesota Democratic candidate for President; Minnesota Senator
- Andrew Yang (7) Democratic candidate for President; CEO
- Bernie Sanders (6) Democratic Presidential candidate
- Beto O`Rourke (7) Texas Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from TX
- Bill de Blasio (2) New York Democratic primary candidate and NYC mayor
- Bill Weld (6) Massachusetts Republican presidential primary challenger
- Cory Booker (10) New Jersey Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator
- Donald Trump (2) Republican Presidential incumbent
- Elizabeth Warren (3) Massachusetts Senator
- Eric Swalwell (5) California Presidential candidate (withdrawn); U.S. Rep from CA-15
- Jay Inslee (5) Washington Democratic Washington Governor
- Joe Sestak (5) Democratic candidate for President; Navy Admiral
- John Delaney (5) Maryland Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6
- John Hickenlooper (6) Colorado Democratic Colorado Governor
- Julian Castro (8) Texas Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary
- Kamala Harris (9) California Democratic candidate for President; California Senator
- Kirsten Gillibrand (13) New York Democratic candidate for President; New York Senator
- Marianne Williamson (3) Democratic candidate for President
- Pete Buttigieg (1) Indiana Democratic candidate for President; Mayor of South Bend, IN
- Steve Bullock (8) Montana Democratic Montana Governor
- Tom Steyer (6) Possible Democratic candidate for President from California
- Tulsi Gabbard (7) Hawaii Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2
- Wayne Messam (1) Florida Democratic Presidential Challenger
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This collection of excerpts comes from PBS Newshour analysis of 2020 presidential hopefuls.
- Jul 16, 2019: What does Joe Sestak believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues
- July 10, 2019: What does Tom Steyer believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues
- Jun 7, 2019: Where 2020 Democrats stand on abortion
- May 17, 2019: What does Bill de Blasio believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues
- May 15, 2019: What does Steve Bullock believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues
- May 13, 2019: What does Marianne Williamson believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues
- Apr 15, 2019: Where 2020 Democrats stand on student loans, teacher pay and other education issues
- April 10, 2019: What does Eric Swalwell believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues
- Mar 19, 2019: What does Andrew Yang believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues
- Mar 14, 2019: What does Beto O'Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues
- Mar 4, 2019:What does John Hickenlooper believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues
- Mar 1, 2019: What does Jay Inslee believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues
- Feb 19, 2019: What does Bernie Sanders believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues
- Feb 15, 2019: What does Pete Buttigieg believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues
- Feb 15, 2019: What does William Weld believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues
- Feb 10, 2019: What does Amy Klobuchar believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues
- Feb 4, 2019: What does John Delaney believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issues
- Feb 1, 2019: What does Cory Booker believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues
- Jan 21, 2019: What does Kamala Harris believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues
- Jan 18, 2019: What does Kirsten Gillibrand believe? Where the candidate stands on 11 issues
- Jan 17, 2019: What does Elizabeth Warren believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues
- Jan 14, 2019: What does Tulsi Gabbard believe? Where the candidate stands on 7 issues
- Jan 12, 2019: What does Julian Castro believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues
- Jun 16, 2015: What does Donald Trump believe? Where the candidate stands on 10 issues
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Tom Steyer: Pro-choice, & only work for pro-choice candidates.
Andrew Yang: Male legislators shouldn't decide female reproductive rights.
John Hickenlooper: Fight GOP-controlled legislatures' restrictive abortion laws.
Wayne Messam: Trust women to make their own decisions; period.
Steve Bullock: 100 percent rating from NARAL.
Beto O`Rourke: Oppose limiting abortions to under 20 weeks of pregnancy.
John Hickenlooper: Supports access to abortion.
Jay Inslee: Allow taxpayer-funded family planning clinics.
Bernie Sanders: Few or no government limits on abortion.
Bill Weld: Remove anti-abortion language from GOP platform.
Amy Klobuchar: Make abortions safe and make them rare.
Kamala Harris: Don't limit abortions to the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Fewer limits on abortion; no 20-week ban.
Tulsi Gabbard: Abortion should remain legal and accessible.
Julian Castro: Allow abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
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Budget & Economy
Joe Sestak: Tax breaks for investment in small business, startups.
Andrew Yang: Measure standard of living instead of GDP.
Donald Trump: Government must cut spending more.
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Civil Rights
Joe Sestak: Military should welcome transgendered "with open arms".
Steve Bullock: Prohibit discrimination based on gender identity.
Andrew Yang: Supports LGBTQ rights.
John Hickenlooper: Supports gay marriage and LGBTQ rights.
Jay Inslee: Backed legalizing same-sex marriage in his state.
Bernie Sanders: 1983: Approved "Gay Rights Day" in Burlington Vermont.
Bill Weld: Supports gay marriage.
Amy Klobuchar: Anti-gay discrimination is bad for business.
Kamala Harris: Let transgender people access the bathroom of their choice.
Kirsten Gillibrand: End the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
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Corporations
Tom Steyer: Take the corporate control out of politics.
Marianne Williamson: Repeal corporate tax cuts.
John Delaney: Raise corporate taxes to pay for infrastructure.
Kamala Harris: New fees on banks and financial institutions.
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Crime
Cory Booker: Make lynching a hate crime.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Advocate for victims of sexual assault.
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Education
Joe Sestak: Push colleges to limit tuition increases.
Marianne Williamson: Provide teachers autonomy as well as compensation.
Pete Buttigieg: Charter schools have a place in the school ecosystem.
Eric Swalwell: College bargain: no-interest loans & debt-free college.
Kamala Harris: Free tuition at four-year public colleges.
Elizabeth Warren: Support teacher unions on this time of crisis.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Make public higher education debt-free.
Tulsi Gabbard: Tuition-free community college for all.
Julian Castro: Two free years of higher education.
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Energy & Oil
Steve Bullock: Re-enter Paris climate agreement.
Eric Swalwell: Support for Green New Deal and Paris climate accord.
Beto O`Rourke: Return to Paris climate agreement.
Amy Klobuchar: Rejoin Paris climate deal; meet UN goals.
Kamala Harris: Don't withdraw from the Paris climate accord.
Elizabeth Warren: Supports the idea of a Green New Deal.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Limit then cap-and-trade carbon emissions.
Tulsi Gabbard: No more fossil fuels for electricity by 2050.
Julian Castro: Rejoin the Paris Climate Treaty.
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Environment
Kamala Harris: 100% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters.
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Families & Children
Bill de Blasio: Signed a paid sick leave and safe leave plan into law.
Marianne Williamson: Provide free or affordable lunches & breakfasts for students.
Eric Swalwell: No firearms for people with history of domestic violence.
Cory Booker: Opposes family separation policy at southern border.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Make childcare more affordable and accessible.
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Foreign Policy
Steve Bullock: Block foreign influence on elections; end Cuba embargo.
John Hickenlooper: Supports a strong NATO, strengthening ties with allies.
Jay Inslee: Welcome Syrian refugees.
Cory Booker: Re-examine relationship with Saudi Arabia.
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Free Trade
Steve Bullock: End reckless trade war with China.
Beto O`Rourke: Support NAFTA and TPP.
John Hickenlooper: No tariffs on goods from China and Europe.
John Delaney: Supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Cory Booker: No fast-track trade authority for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Renegotiate NAFTA; add environmental protections.
Julian Castro: Renegotiate NAFTA.
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Government Reform
Steve Bullock: Overturn Citizens United; ban SuperPACs.
Bernie Sanders: Require disclosure of campaign expenditures over $10,000.
Bill Weld: Blow up unnecessary state agencies.
Amy Klobuchar: Honest Ads Act: no more foreign meddling in elections.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Overturn Citizens United; refuse corporate PAC donations.
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Gun Control
Tom Steyer: Register young voters to push for gun reform now.
Steve Bullock: Ban assault weapons.
Bernie Sanders: Ban assault weapons; automatic background checks.
Cory Booker: Require background checks; ban assault weapons.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Ban high-capacity magazines; close gun-show loophole.
Tulsi Gabbard: Ban assault weapons; require universal background checks.
Julian Castro: Ban assault weapons.
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Health Care
Joe Sestak: Create "public option," allow Canadian drug imports.
Tom Steyer: Open Medicare to all who want it.
Eric Swalwell: Coverage for all, but don't eliminate private insurers.
Andrew Yang: ObamaCare is only a good first step.
Beto O`Rourke: Medicare-X: government-run public option.
Jay Inslee: Take initial steps towards universal health care.
Bill Weld: Supports increased Medicaid access.
Amy Klobuchar: Expand Medicare to age 55.
Amy Klobuchar: Allow Medicare to directly negotiate prices.
John Delaney: No Medicare for All, but yes universal health care.
Cory Booker: Allow importing prescription drugs to lower Rx prices.
Cory Booker: Backs Medicare-for-All.
Kamala Harris: End private health insurance with Medicare for All.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Basic Health Program: offer lower-priced health insurance.
Tulsi Gabbard: Supports Medicare-for-All; tax wealthiest 5% to pay for it.
Julian Castro: Medicare for all, paid for by tax on wealthy.
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Homeland Security
Beto O`Rourke: Military should welcome transgender recruits.
Cory Booker: Transgender troops should be allowed to serve.
Tulsi Gabbard: Allow transgender Americans in the military.
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Immigration
Joe Sestak: Establish path to citizenship, end family separation.
Tom Steyer: Fight deportation and expand services for immigrants.
Bill de Blasio: Created city ID so undocumented immigrants get healthcare.
Steve Bullock: Refused to send National Guard troops to the southern border.
Eric Swalwell: Visit Northern Triangle to gain compassion for those fleeing.
Andrew Yang: Boost funding for U.S. ports of entry.
Beto O`Rourke: Path to citizenship for all DREAMers.
John Hickenlooper: Family separation policy is cruel and un-American.
Bernie Sanders: Restructure ICE; don't necessarily abolish it.
Bill Weld: Trump's deportation policy is like Nazi Germany.
Amy Klobuchar: Increase legal immigration but don't abolish ICE.
John Delaney: Ending DACA program was cruel, heartless and mean-spirited.
Cory Booker: Supports DACA and DREAMers.
Kamala Harris: Re-examine ICE & start from scratch.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Reimagine ICE; support DREAMers.
Julian Castro: Secure the border by using technology, not a wall.
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Jobs
Tom Steyer: Supports right to a living wage.
Jay Inslee: Increase minimum wage; ensure gender pay equity.
Cory Booker: Supports $15 minimum wage and guaranteed jobs.
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War & Peace
Andrew Yang: Repeal post-9/11 Authorization for Use of Military Force.
Beto O`Rourke: Discuss U.S. policy in Syria in a more meaningful way.
Bernie Sanders: End Syrian conflict; pull out U.S. troops.
Bill Weld: Supports non-nuclear proliferation efforts.
Amy Klobuchar: Keep US military presence in Syria.
John Delaney: Withdraw military aid from Saudi forces fighting in Yemen.
Kamala Harris: Time for a political solution in Afghanistan.
Elizabeth Warren: Withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
Kirsten Gillibrand: Withdraw from Afghanistan & Syria.
Kirsten Gillibrand: End military aid to Saudi Arabia to attack Yemen.
Tulsi Gabbard: End US support for Saudi-led conflict in Yemen.
Julian Castro: Withdraw US troops from Syria.
Donald Trump: Walk away from Iranian nuclear talks; increase sanctions.
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Welfare & Poverty
Andrew Yang: Freedom Dividend: create a universal basic income.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Amy Klobuchar Minnesota Democratic candidate for President; Minnesota Senator
- Andrew Yang Democratic candidate for President; CEO
- Bernie Sanders Democratic Presidential candidate
- Beto O`Rourke Texas Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from TX
- Bill de Blasio New York Democratic primary candidate and NYC mayor
- Bill Weld Massachusetts Republican presidential primary challenger
- Cory Booker New Jersey Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator
- Donald Trump Republican Presidential incumbent
- Elizabeth Warren Massachusetts Senator
- Eric Swalwell California Presidential candidate (withdrawn); U.S. Rep from CA-15
- Jay Inslee Washington Democratic Washington Governor
- Joe Sestak Democratic candidate for President; Navy Admiral
- John Delaney Maryland Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from MD-6
- John Hickenlooper Colorado Democratic Colorado Governor
- Julian Castro Texas Mayor of San Antonio; HUD Secretary
- Kamala Harris California Democratic candidate for President; California Senator
- Kirsten Gillibrand New York Democratic candidate for President; New York Senator
- Marianne Williamson Democratic candidate for President
- Pete Buttigieg Indiana Democratic candidate for President; Mayor of South Bend, IN
- Steve Bullock Montana Democratic Montana Governor
- Tom Steyer Possible Democratic candidate for President from California
- Tulsi Gabbard Hawaii Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from HI-2
- Wayne Messam Florida Democratic Presidential Challenger
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