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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 Arkansas Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2022 AR Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Anthony Bland (5) Arkansas Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Asa Hutchinson (5) Arkansas Republican Governor
- Chris Jones (18) Arkansas Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Leslie Rutledge (10) Arkansas Republican candidate for Governor
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders (24) Arkansas Republican challenger for Governor
- Tim Griffin (5) Arkansas GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew)
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2022 Arkansas Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- KARK News, "Arkansas lawmakers respond to Supreme Court decision rolling back affirmative action," by Alex Kienlen, Jun 29, 2023, (Link)
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Arkansas congressional members are silent on guns," by Ryan Tarinelli, June 5, 2022
- KHBS 40/29 News, "Natalie James wins Democratic nomination for US senator from Arkansas," by Adam Roberts, May 26, 2022
- KATV ABC-7, "Primary Election feature: Dr. Chris Jones, Democratic governor hopeful," by Marine Glisovic, May 16, 2022
- ABC News: Full transcript of "This Week": interview of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, moderated by Martha Raddatz, Sunday, May 8, 2022, (Link)
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Natalie James, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Arkansas," April 25, 2022
- KTHV TV-11, "Here's each Arkansas governor candidate's stance on crime, transgender healthcare," by Sarah Horbacewicz, February 23, 2022
- Arkansas Times, "Rutledge quits governor's race and certain defeat; going for lieutenant governor instead," by Max Brantley, November 9, 2021
- KATV News ABC-7, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I want to make sure the Arkansas I love is the one my kids inherit," by Christopher May. September 14, 2021
- KUAR Public Radio, "15-Stop Tour In Campaign For Arkansas Governor," by Michael Hibblen, September 6, 2021
- KTHV-11, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders kicks off gubernatorial campaign tour, talks COVID and abortion," by Sarah Horbacewicz, September 6, 2021
- Talk Business & Politics, "AG Rutledge argues for income tax elimination, while Democratic governor hopefuls oppose," by Roby Brock, September 5, 2021
- Arkansas Times, "An open letter to Sarah, from Gwen," by Gwen Faulkenberry, August 18, 2021
- THV11, "Arkansas AG Rutledge claims critical race theory 'violates' Civil Rights Act," August 16, 2021
- El Dorado News, "Natalie James, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, visits El Dorado," by Matt Hutcheson, June 16, 2021
- ProPublica, "When Sarah Sanders and the ACLU Teamed Up for Voting Rights," by Blake Paterson, Aug. 15, 2018
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Honoring vets," by Mike Masterson, June 29, 2021
- Talk Business & Politics, "Candidates for Arkansas governor respond to children's health report," by Roby Brock, June 24, 2021
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette, "Little Rock teacher Anthony Bland announces run for governor," by Lara Farrar, June 24, 2021
- Talk Business & Politics (TalkBusiness.net), "Dr. Anthony Bland becomes 4th Democrat to enter governor's race," by George Jared, June 23, 2021
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette, "2 gubernatorial candidates support income tax removal," by Rachel Herzog, May 18, 2021
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, "Transgender name ban advances," by Frank E. Lockwood & Rachel Herzog, April 9, 2021
- Southwest Times-Record, "Rutledge still trying to be first female governor," by Steve Brawner, Mar 24, 2021
- New York Post, "Mike Pence endorses Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Arkansas governor's race," by Emily Jacobs, March 16, 2021
- THV11 Digital, "Arkansas AG Rutledge proposes bill that would 'combat cancel culture'," March 4, 2021
- Fox News, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders reveals her plans for Arkansas if elected governor," by Morgan Phillips, January 29, 2021
- The Hill e-zine: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders touts Trump endorsement," by Dominick Mastrangelo, 01/26/21
- The Week: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders' shameless campaign for governor," by Jeva Lange, January 26, 2021
- Rev.com e-zine, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Candidacy for Governor of Arkansas," transcript, Jan 25, 2021
- Politico.com: "Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces bid for Arkansas governor," by Quint Forgey, 01/25/2021
- KY3-News (Springfield MO), "Arkansas attorney general sued, allegedly misused taxpayer money," by Associated Press, Jan. 16, 2021
- CBS Meet the Press interview of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, January 3, 2021
- Arkansas A.G. press release, "Rutledge Releases Statement On Arkansas Ranked Most Pro-Life State In America," December 16, 2020
- 5-News CBS, "Arkansas joins Texas lawsuit challenging election results in battleground states," by Casey Frizzell, 12/8/2020
- Arkansas Times, "Tim Griffin floats Son of Sam plan to end the state income tax," by Max Brantley, November 22, 2020
- Press release, "Lt. Governor Griffin Commends President Trump on Decision to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy," September 25, 2020
- Press release, "Lt. Governor Griffin Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision on School Choice," June 30, 2020
- The Journal Record, "Federal Judge Upholds Use of Sedative in Arkansas Executions," 6/3/2020
- Letter from Five Republican governors in Washington Post: "Our states stayed open in the covid-19 pandemic. Here's why our approach worked," by Governors Mark Gordon, Pete Ricketts, Asa Hutchinson, Kim Reynolds and Mike Parson, May 5, 2020
- Press release, "Griffin Applauds President on Keeping Promise and Delivering Trade Agreement," January 29, 2020
- ABC News This Week Transcript, interview of Sarah Sanders, April 14, 2019
- Rolling Stone, "Sarah Huckabee Sanders' Immigration Press Conference Was Disgraceful," by Ryan Bort, June 14, 2018
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Abortion
Chris Jones: Ban creates problems; supports Roe v. Wade.
Leslie Rutledge: Honored for Arkansas to be named most pro-life state.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Won't support exceptions in case of rape or incest.
Asa Hutchinson: It's Arkansas policy that we protect the life of the unborn.
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Budget & Economy
Anthony Bland: Use public policy to attract and create higher paying jobs.
Chris Jones: Government not about running up bills and creating debt.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Phase out income tax; stop exponential growth of government.
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Civil Rights
Asa Hutchinson: Forced moderate version of business "religious freedom" bill.
Chris Jones: Protect medical options for transgender healthcare.
Leslie Rutledge: Supports election fraud lawsuit filed by Texas.
Leslie Rutledge: Teaching critical race theory violates Civil Rights Act.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: It's a lie that America is a racist and evil country.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Supports prohibition of transgender treatment for minors.
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Corporations
Chris Jones: Cut unnecessary regulatory burdens on business.
Leslie Rutledge: Stop private social media companies from censoring & banning.
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Crime
Chris Jones: Shrink state's incarceration rate, puts a strain on system.
Leslie Rutledge: Death row executions continue with sedative.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: To remain free we must have law and order.
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Drugs
Chris Jones: Develop a just and equitable cannabis industry.
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Education
Anthony Bland: We need real investment in education to support all students.
Chris Jones: All children should have access to high quality preschool.
Chris Jones: Enable low-to-no cost community college degrees.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Offer more choices to parents of kids in failing schools.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Offer more choices to parents of kids in failing schools.
Tim Griffin: Wants more parental choice in education.
Tim Griffin: Looks forward to school choice funding of religious schools.
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Energy & Oil
Chris Jones: Uplift and support the solar energy industry.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Fight radical environmental policies like Green New Deal.
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Environment
Chris Jones: Protect residential communities from hazardous industry.
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Foreign Policy
Chris Jones: Stand up for our allies and for peace in Europe.
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Free Trade
Tim Griffin: Applauds USMCA for promoting trade, economic growth.
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Government Reform
Chris Jones: Every community deserves to claim their seat at the table.
Leslie Rutledge: OpEd: Lawsuit alleges election challenge was self-serving.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: As undergraduate, fought for student voting rights.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: We'll never know the depths of 2020 election fraud .
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Gun Control
Chris Jones: For common sense laws while protecting 2nd amendment rights.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defend your second amendment right to keep your family safe.
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Health Care
Anthony Bland: Every person in state should be covered by healthcare.
Anthony Bland: Invest in children's health, education & livelihood.
Asa Hutchinson: COVID: Getting vaccines out is public/private partnership.
Asa Hutchinson: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic.
Chris Jones: Help to make prescription drugs more affordable.
Leslie Rutledge: Joined Texas lawsuit to end ObamaCare.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Opposes vaccination or masking mandates for COVID.
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Homeland Security
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Do every single thing to protect and preserve our freedoms.
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Immigration
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Some immigrants are worse than animals.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Pledges to defund sanctuary cities, already done in 2019.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defends sending immigrants to Democrat-led sanctuary cities.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Defended family separation: very Biblical to enforce the law.
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Principles & Values
Asa Hutchinson: Parents operated a Christian radio station and school.
Chris Jones: Raised with strong faith, no conflict with love for science.
Chris Jones: Politics does not have to be divisive and destructive.
Chris Jones: We are all neighbors; we have to be there for each other.
Leslie Rutledge: Require public schools to play anthem before sporting events.
Leslie Rutledge: Time for Christian conservative leaders to unite and fight.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I took on media, radical left and cancel culture.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Everything we love about America is at stake.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I'm a Christian, a wife, a mom, and a proud Arkansan.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Sanders is Christian, conservative, a proud Arkansan.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: You bet I'm nationalizing my governor's race.
Tim Griffin: Supports Supreme Court nominations in election year.
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Tax Reform
Anthony Bland: Definitely would not raise taxes, but oppose education cuts.
Leslie Rutledge: Oppose all tax increases, eliminate state income tax.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: I will lower the state income tax.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders: Reduce cost and size of government, lower state income tax.
Tim Griffin: Eliminating state income tax should be our goal.
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Technology
Chris Jones: All Arkansans deserve dependable internet.
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The above quotations are from 2022 Arkansas 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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