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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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News coverage of 2022 House races in Texas
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from 2022 House TX elections (number of quotes indicated):
- Greg Casar (2) Democrat U.S. Rep Texas-35
- Keith Self (15) Republican U.S. Rep Texas-3
- Mayra Flores (5) Republican U.S. Rep Texas-34
- Monica De La Cruz (13) Republican U.S. Rep Texas-15
- Nathaniel Moran (13) Republican U.S. Rep Texas-1
- Wesley Hunt (13) Republican U.S. Rep Texas-38
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2022 House of Representatives incumbent coverage for Texas race:
- TX-35: San Antonio Report, "Newly elected Congressman Greg Casar to take city politics experience to Washington," by Andrea Drusch, November 27, 2022, (Link)
- Texas Tribune, "Republicans flood South Texas special election as national Democrats keep distance," by Patrick Svitek, June 6, 2022
- Texas Monthly, "Latinas Are Pushing a Political Revolution in South Texas--to the Right," by Jack Herrera, March 9, 2022
- TX-35: The Texas Tribune, "Greg Casar wins Democratic primary for Austin and San Antonio area congressional seat," by Abby Livingston, March 1, 2022, (Link)
Special coverage of "Red Wave" states:
- CA: 6 new House members including 3 Democratic holds; and 2 Republican takeovers + 2 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- FL: 6 new House members, including 2 Democratic holds and 4 Republican takeovers + 1 Democratic redistricting loss
- NC: 5 new House members including 2 Democratic holds & 1 Republican hold; and 4 Republican takeovers + 1 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- NY: 8 new House members including 1 Democratic hold & 3 Republican holds; and 4 Democratic takeovers + 1 Democratic & 1 Republican redistricting losses
- TX: 6 new House members, including 1 Republican holds; and 1 Republican redistricting loss
- All other states: 91 new House members (including special elections) including 9 net Republican takeovers (including 5 states above)
- Endorsements: Organizational endorsements of new House members, from groups that focus on one issue
Conclusion: the "Red Wave" means Republicans made some gains in Congress, mostly due to redistricting -- enough to gain the majority and the Speakership.
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Keith Self: Abortion disallowed with no exceptions.
Mayra Flores: South Texas is pro-life.
Monica De La Cruz: Abortion disallowed except to save the life of the mother.
Nathaniel Moran: Abortion disallowed except to save the life of the mother.
Wesley Hunt: Abortion disallowed except maternal life, rape, & incest.
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Budget & Economy
Keith Self: Cut spending; we have a spending problem.
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Civil Rights
Keith Self: End tax havens, and tax exemptions to the powerful.
Keith Self: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Keith Self: No reparations; racism is no threat domestically.
Monica De La Cruz: No reparations; but racism is a motivating threat.
Monica De La Cruz: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Nathaniel Moran: Critical Race Theory is contrary to Biblical view of race .
Nathaniel Moran: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Wesley Hunt: Gender identity isn't a protected class .
Wesley Hunt: Weaponizing race is a threat, such as Antifa and BLM.
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Crime
Keith Self: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Monica De La Cruz: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Nathaniel Moran: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Wesley Hunt: Yes qualified immunity; no redirecting police funds.
Greg Casar: Supported cuts to police, opposed homeless encampment bans.
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Energy & Oil
Keith Self: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations.
Monica De La Cruz: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations.
Nathaniel Moran: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations.
Wesley Hunt: Yes fracking; no stricter environmental regulations.
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Foreign Policy
Keith Self: America needs allies who share our values, including liberty.
Keith Self: We cannot abandon Israel; but China is a threat.
Monica De La Cruz: Focus on issues regarding our own sovereignty.
Nathaniel Moran: Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to the United States.
Wesley Hunt: Chinese Communist Party poses a threat to the United States.
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Government Reform
Mayra Flores: Cast doubt on Trump's 2020 reelection loss on social media.
Mayra Flores: No specifics but claims there is voter fraud.
Keith Self: Require photo ID to vote; do NOT federalize elections.
Monica De La Cruz: Mandatory photo voter ID.
Nathaniel Moran: Greatest threat to voting integrity is the mail-in ballot .
Wesley Hunt: Pass election integrity law & require photo ID to vote.
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Gun Control
Keith Self: No suing firearms dealers nor manufacturers .
Monica De La Cruz: No further restrictions on gun ownership .
Nathaniel Moran: As few restrictions as possible on 2nd Amendment rights.
Wesley Hunt: Enforce existing laws and empower law enforcement .
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Health Care
Keith Self: No constitutional authority for vaccine mandates.
Monica De La Cruz: No government mandates for vaccinations.
Nathaniel Moran: Weary of government mandates, including vaccines.
Wesley Hunt: Under no circumstances should vaccinations be required.
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Homeland Security
Keith Self: Eradicate Islamic terrorism by going after their funding.
Monica De La Cruz: Eradicate terrorism by removing imminent threats.
Wesley Hunt: Eradicate Islamic terrorism by investing in our military .
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Immigration
Mayra Flores: Supports heightened border security, immigration reform.
Keith Self: Feds failed to complete border wall; so Texas will finish it.
Monica De La Cruz: No sanctuary cities; yes to border security.
Nathaniel Moran: Limited legal immigration when skills benefit the US.
Wesley Hunt: Build the wall and secure our southern border.
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Principles & Values
Mayra Flores: Starts speeches with "I am the American dream".
Keith Self: Freedom OF religion is NOT freedom FROM religion.
Monica De La Cruz: The state should not interfere with churches .
Nathaniel Moran: Churches should operate freely without government reprisal.
Wesley Hunt: Faith without fear of government intervention.
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Tax Reform
Monica De La Cruz: Cut spending; lower & simpler taxes .
Nathaniel Moran: Reduce overall tax burden; eliminate estate tax .
Wesley Hunt: Trump tax cuts led to country's greatest economy.
Greg Casar: Favors taxing windfall profits & wealth of billionaires.
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War & Peace
Nathaniel Moran: Seek out and kill leaders of terrorism around the globe.
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The above quotations are from News coverage of 2022 House races in Texas.
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