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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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2022 Alaska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2022 AK Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Billy Toien (7) Alaska Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger
- Christopher Kurka (13) Alaska Republican candidate for Governor
- Les Gara (5) Alaska Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Mike Dunleavy (3) Alaska Republican Governor of Alaska
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2022 Alaska Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Anchorage Daily News, "Candidate Q&A: Governor--Christopher Kurka," August 5, 2022
- Anchorage Press, "Q&As with Alaska's 2022 governor candidates," by James Brooks Alaska Beacon, Aug 3, 2022
- KINY, "Gov. Dunleavy, Nancy Dahlstrom sit down for Alaska Landmine interview," August 3, 2022
- The Center Square, "Dunleavy wants constitutional amendment on abortion," by Kim Jarrett, Jun 25, 2022
- Alaska Landmine, "The Sunday Minefield--February 13, 2022," by Jeff Landfield
- Anchorage Daily News, "Alaska gubernatorial candidates and abortion," by Bob Bird, December 22, 2021
- Midnight Sun, "Kurka's challenge against Dunleavy is the latest in a long line of GOP infighting," by Matt Buxton, November 30, 2021
- Alaska Public Media, "Conservative Wasilla Rep. Kurka launches bid for Alaska governor," by Andrew Kitchenman, November 29, 2021
- Alaska Public Media, "Conservative Alaska lawmakers hear from constituents about ivermectin, vaccine mandates, Fauci conspiracies," by Lex Treinen, November 23, 2021
- The Midnight Sun, "Alaska rationing health care as covid surge leads the nation. Dunleavy: 'We've always been on top of this'," by Matt Buxton, September 22, 2021
- The Fountain Hills Times, "Dems hold season's final meeting," May 20, 2021
- Daily Independent, "Lopez first to throw hat in ring for Arizona governor," by Howard Fischer, March 17, 2021
- KOLD News-13, "Marco Lopez announces campaign for Arizona Governor," by Shelby Trahan, Mar. 16, 2021
- Anchorage Daily News, "Governor candidate Q&A: Billy Toien," October 25, 2018
- Anchorage Daily News, "Gara deserves thanks for dedicated service," by Zack Fields, June 16, 2018
- KTOO 104.3 FM Public Media, "Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills," by Alexandra Gutierrez, January 24, 2013
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Billy Toien: Personally opposed, but respects state's privacy clause.
Billy Toien: Don't amend Alaska constitution, could go too far.
Christopher Kurka: Former Executive Director of Alaska anti-abortion group.
Christopher Kurka: Guarantee equal protection for children in the womb.
Mike Dunleavy: Let Alaskans vote whether or not abortion is protected right.
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Budget & Economy
Billy Toien: State budget mismanaged, leading to needless budget gap.
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Crime
Christopher Kurka: We need a justice system where punishment fits the crime.
Les Gara: Voted to hire more cops in rural areas without protection.
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Drugs
Christopher Kurka: The only real solution to addiction is Jesus Christ.
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Education
Billy Toien: Move education from failing public system to private sector.
Les Gara: Worked to expand, increase funding for pre-K.
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Environment
Christopher Kurka: Shouldn't tolerate Federal oversight of our resources.
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Government Reform
Billy Toien: Stifling red tape discourages entrepreneurism.
Christopher Kurka: Elections certified only after a hand-count of every ballot.
Christopher Kurka: Need someone who will stand in the way of federal overreach.
Les Gara: Favors same-day registration, skeptical of photo ID rule.
Les Gara: Voted to limit election donations from lobbyists, wealthy.
Mike Dunleavy: Ranked-choice voting interjects a little bit of uncertainty.
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Gun Control
Billy Toien: Against confiscation of a potential victim's firearms.
Billy Toien: Reduce gun violence with un-infringed right of self defense.
Christopher Kurka: Blaming crime on guns is like blaming arson on matches.
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Health Care
Christopher Kurka: Vaccine/health mandates are unconstitutional, unconscionable.
Les Gara: COVID: I want people treated, not ration life-saving care.
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Principles & Values
Christopher Kurka: Regretted not being in D.C. on January 6, 2021.
Christopher Kurka: COVID: Wrong to open liquor stores but not church of God.
Mike Dunleavy: Supreme Court should decide 2020 election, but accepts Biden.
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Tax Reform
Christopher Kurka: Lower taxes & fees on small businesses and individuals.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Billy Toien Alaska Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger
- Christopher Kurka Alaska Republican candidate for Governor
- Les Gara Alaska Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Mike Dunleavy Alaska Republican Governor of Alaska
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The above quotations are from 2022 Alaska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
2018-22 Governors' book excerpts:
- American Crisis, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D,NY)
- Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley (R,SC)
- Crossroads, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D,NY)
- Dialogues, by Governor Jerry Brown (D,CA)
- From Power to Purpose, by Gov. Sam Brownback (R,KS)
- Governor`s Travels, by Gov. Angus King (I,ME)
- Leadership and Crisis, by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R,LA)
- The Opposite of Woe, by Gov. John Hickenlooper (D,CO)
- A Reason to Believe, by Gov. Deval Patrick (D,MA)
- Romney: An Inside Look, about Gov. Mitt Romney (R,MA)
- Scorpions for Breakfast, by Gov. Jan Brewer (R,AZ)
- Stand For Something, by Gov. John Kasich (R,OH)
- Unintimidated, by Governor Scott Walker (R,WI)
- What A Party!, by Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D,VA)
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