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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 California Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2022 CA Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Brian Dahle (17) California Republican candidate for Governor
- Eleni Kounalakis (10) California Democratic Lt. Governor
- Gavin Newsom (2) California Democratic Challenger
- Kevin Faulconer (3) California Republican candidate for governor
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2022 California Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Press release, "Governor Newsom Redesignates Lt. Governor Kounalakis as International Affairs and Trade Representative," Dec 30, 2022, (Link)
- Cal Matters, "What would Eleni Kounalakis do next as California lieutenant governor?," by Alexei Koseff, September 22, 2022, (Link)
- KVCR, "Lt. Gov. Kounalakis discusses homelessness, abortion rights, and higher education," by Jonathan Linden, June 22, 2022, (Link)
- Los Angeles Blade, "Lt. Governor Kounalakis establishes Transgender Advisory Council," September 13, 2021, (Link)
- Fortune, "Gavin Newsom pins political rise on abortion, guns, and health care," by Angela Hart, August 9, 2022
- Finger Lake Times, "California child-care providers fight to 'retire with dignity'," by Mackenzie Mays, 8/9/22
- Politico, "Gov. Newsom signs bill allowing suits against gun makers for negligence," by Jeremy B. White, 07/12/2022
- San Diego Union-Tribune, "2022 election: Q&A with Brian Dahle, California gubernatorial candidate," May 15, 2022
- FOX40 News, "Some lawmakers 'applaud' Newsom's new assault guns proposal, others say he's 'off-base'," by Ashley Zavala & Katelyn Stark, Dec 13, 2021
- Bay Area Reporter, "LGBTQ stances trail Faulconer's GOP CA gubernatorial bid," by Matthew S. Bajko, Feb 17, 2021
- EDSOURCE.org, "CSU trustees endorse repeal of affirmative action ban," by Ashley A. Smith, September 23, 2020, (Link)
- San Diego Union Tribune, "Faulconer meets with Trump in Oval Office to discuss trade, border issues," by Jeff McDonald, June 18, 2019
- The Nevada County Union, "Brian Dahle, Kevin Kiley talk issues, trade jabs in race for state Senate District 1 seat," by Alan Riquelmy, May 9, 2019
- Mother Jones, "She Had a Ringside Seat for an Authoritarian Leader's Rise. Now She's Running for Office," by Marianne Szegedy-Maszak, August 6, 2018, (Link)
- The Pappas Post, "California Lt. Governor Candidate Eleni Kounalakis Dismisses NRA Questionnaire," May 26, 2018, (Link)
- Marketplace (American Public Media), "San Diego Mayor on the impact of NAFTA and Congressional action on DACA," by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova, Sep 11, 2017
- Also see 2021 Recall election coverage
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Brian Dahle: You don't have the right to an abortion in the Constitution.
Eleni Kounalakis: We will enshrine reproductive rights in state constitution.
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Budget & Economy
Brian Dahle: COVID: stop recklessly spending billions of dollars.
Brian Dahle: Clawbacks in state contracts for underperforming entities.
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Civil Rights
Kevin Faulconer: Supported same-sex marriage, LGBTQ rights legislation.
Eleni Kounalakis: I'm proud we have enacted many protections for LGBTQ+ people.
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Corporations
Brian Dahle: Seen businesses regulated to death by state bureaucrats.
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Crime
Brian Dahle: Rights of criminals shouldn't come before rights of victims.
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Drugs
Brian Dahle: Medicinal and recreational cannabis laws are in conflict.
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Education
Brian Dahle: I strongly support school choice, charter schools.
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Energy & Oil
Brian Dahle: Forest management not climate change is cause of wildfires.
Brian Dahle: Energy goal: 100% reliable, affordable electricity.
Eleni Kounalakis: People look to California on climate change, solutions.
Eleni Kounalakis: Does not support off-shore drilling because of risk of spill.
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Environment
Eleni Kounalakis: EPA must provide leadership to stop flood of polluted water.
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Free Trade
Kevin Faulconer: Supported USMCA trade pact, chaired pro-trade group.
Kevin Faulconer: NAFTA has been phenomenally successful.
Eleni Kounalakis: Newsom: Kounalakis critical to state's interests abroad.
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Government Reform
Brian Dahle: Crazy to ban candidate withholding tax returns from ballot.
Eleni Kounalakis: For publicly funded campaigns and campaign finance reform.
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Gun Control
Gavin Newsom: Allow suits against gun makers for negligence.
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Health Care
Brian Dahle: Strengthen our rehabilitation and mental health services.
Gavin Newsom: Expanded health care to millions of uninsured Californians.
Eleni Kounalakis: For single-payer and will fight for universal healthcare.
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Immigration
Brian Dahle: Opposes sanctuary state status.
Brian Dahle: Streamline path to citizenship, cooperate with ICE on crime.
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Jobs
Brian Dahle: Voted against allowing child-care workers to unionize.
Eleni Kounalakis: Removing affirmative action ban allows for more inclusivity.
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Principles & Values
Brian Dahle: I pledge to tell you the truth, restore power, work hard.
Brian Dahle: On 2020 election: Yes, Biden is our president.
Eleni Kounalakis: Trump motivated me to run for office, defend democracy.
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Tax Reform
Brian Dahle: Repeal the gas tax and roll back excessive regulations.
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The above quotations are from 2022 California 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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