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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) |
Higher Loyalty , by James Comey (2018) |
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 |
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(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)
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2022 Ohio Senate race: debates and news coverage
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- Bernie Moreno (25) Republican Challenger Ohio
- Jane Timken (26) Republican Challenger Ohio
- JD Vance (21) Republican Senate Challenger Ohio
- Josh Mandel (36) Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018) Ohio
- Mark Pukita (1)
- Matt Dolan (3) Republican Senate Challenger Ohio
- Morgan Harper (3) Democratic Senate Challenger Ohio
- Nan Whaley (1) Ohio Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor
- Tim Ryan (12) Ohio Democratic candidate for President; U.S. Rep from OH-13
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2022 Ohio Senate debates and race coverage:
- Cleveland Plain-Dealer (cleveland.com), "In Republican U.S. Senate primary events, Bernie Moreno downplays his company's support for LGBTQ non-discrimination," by Andrew J. Tobias, Dec. 21, 2021
- TV Ad "Patriot" in Ohio Senate race on JaneTimkenForOhio.com, downloaded 11/12/21
- FOX News, "GOP Senate candidate says he offered $1B for Cleveland Indians in bid to prevent name change," by Houston Keene, 9/23/21
- Queerty e-zine, "J.D. Vance fails spectacularly in latest attempt at trolling LGBTQ people," by Graham Gremore, September 9, 2021
- Cincinnati Enquirer, "Opinion: US Senate race as much about the past as it is our future," by Matt Dolan, 9/9/21
- Steve Bannon's WarRoom.org: "The left's latest woke attack on faith," by Jane Timken, September 8, 2021
- The Ohio Star, "Ohio Senate Candidate J.D. Vance Gains Another Endorsement from Trump Cabinet Vets in EPA's Wheeler," by Brian Ball, August 26, 2021
- Columbus Free Press, "It's gotta be the shoes and so much more that makes Morgan Harper different," by John Lasker, August 23, 2021
- Jewish Insider, "Morgan Harper's entry into Ohio Senate race shakes up Democratic primary," by Matthew Kassel, August 19, 2021
- Toledo Blade, "Is Matt Dolan the Rob Portman who can replace Rob Portman?," by Liz Skalka, August 19, 2021
- The American Conservative, "J.D. Vance Becomes Catholic," by Rod Dreher, August 11, 2019
- TownHall.com, "Let's Stand Up for Our Kids Against Leftist Overreach, Indoctrination," by Jane Timken, Jul 26, 2021
- CBT News, "Car dealer and Ohio Senate Candidate Bernie Moreno discusses record campaign funding," July 21, 2021
- Steve Bannon's WarRoom.org: "Americans support election audits. Why are Democrats smothering them?," by Jane Timken, July 15, 2021
- The Hill, "'Hillbilly Elegy' author binds himself to Trump after past criticism," by Nill Stanage, 07/07/21
- WTOL-11 Newsroom, "Best-selling author JD Vance announces run for U.S. Senate seat," July 3, 2021
- Fox News, "Tucker: People in charge create disaster after disaster," July 2, 2021
- News AKMI, "Exclusive--J.D. Vance: Biden's War on Energy Forces Jobs to China," by Julie Mcmahon, July 2, 2021
- WCPO-TV ABC-9, "'Hillbilly Elegy' author J.D. Vance tells Tanya O'Rourke why he decided to run for Senate," by Tyson Thorp & Tanya O'Rourke, Jul 02, 2021
- NBC News, "'Hillbilly Elegy' author J.D. Vance launches GOP Senate bid in Ohio," by Henry J. Gomez, July 1, 2021
- Cincinnati Enquirer, "'Hillbilly Elegy' author J.D. Vance announces Senate bid," by Haley BeMiller and Jessie Balmert, July 1, 2021
- RawStory.com blog, "Potential GOP Senate candidate whines about 'Gossip Girl' being ruined by 'wokeness'," by Brad Reed, June 22, 2021
- Lima News, "Timken's Senate campaign gaining traction in Lima," by Trevor Hubert, June 18, 2021
- Esquire magazine, "J.D. Vance Is Selling Trumpism Without the Crazy--Well, Some of the Crazy," by Charles P. Pierce, Jun 4, 2021
- Bloomberg Law, "Tech Liability Shield Has No Place in Trade Deals, Groups Say," May 27, 2021
- The New Republic, "Who Does J.D. Vance Think He's Fooling?," by Timothy Noah, May 27, 2021
- Columbus Dispatch, "Opinion: 'Radical left' using 'race theory' to inject socialism into every aspect of life," by Jane Timken, 5/24/21
- Chillicothe Gazette, "Senate candidate Jane Timken visits Chillicothe, discusses goals," by Justin Reutter, 5/7/2021
- Delaware Gazette, "Country must defend police, not defund them," by Jane Timken, May 5, 2021
- Columbus Dispatch, "Ohio's U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan launches bid for U.S. Senate; first Democrat in the race," by Jessie Balmert, 4/26/21
- Fox News, "Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan announces Senate run for Portman seat," by Paul Steinhauser, 4/26/21
- CNN Politics, "Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan launches campaign of US Senate seat in Ohio," by Alex Rogers and Dan Merica, April 26, 2021
- Cincinnati Enquirer, "Opinion: A nuclear Iran would pose an unacceptable threat," by Jane Timken, April 22, 2021
- The Toledo Blade, "We must combat cancel culture," by Josh Mandel, Apr 18, 2021
- Spectrum News 1, "Cleveland Businessman Places Bid for Portman's Senate Seat," by Lydia Taylor, Apr. 06, 2021
- Mahoning Matters, "Lawmakers introduce legislation to create manufacturing office," Mar 30, 2021
- Jewish Insider, "Jane Timken claims she's the Trumpiest candidate in Ohio," by Matthew Kassel, March 26, 2021
- WFMJ-TV NBC-21, "Congressman Ryan renews call to help Delphi salaried retirees restore pensions," by Lauren Stebelton, March 23, 2021
- Washington Times, "Ohio Senate Candidate attacks President Biden on immigration," by Seth McLaughlin, 3/23/2021
- Cincinnati Enquirer: "Twitter temporarily restricts Ohio Senate candidate Josh Mandel over 'hateful conduct'," by Jessie Balmert, 3/18/21
- The Cleveland Scene, "The Beginner's Guide to the Harrowing Soullessness of Josh Mandel," by Pete Kotz, Mar 10, 2021
- Columbus Dispatch, "LGBTQ rights: What's the difference between the Equality Act and the Ohio Fairness Act?," by Anna Staver, 3/7/21
- FoxNews.com, "Jane Timken calls on Gonzalez to resign for voting to impeach Trump," by Brooke Singman, 3/1/2021
- Springfield News-Sun, "6 things to know about Republican Senate candidate Jane Timken," by Laura A. Bischoff, Feb 19, 2021
- The Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "Former Ohio GOP Chairman Jane Timken launches bid for Senate," by Seth A. Richardson, Feb 18, 2021
- WKYC, "Former Ohio treasurer Josh Mandel claims 2020 election was 'stolen from President Trump'," by Mark Naymik, February 10, 2021
- Politico.com, "Mandel mounts another Senate run in Ohio," by James Arkin, 02/10/2021
- Queerty blog. "Jewish Republican who hates gay people and takes money from Nazi enthusiasts announces Senate run," by Graham Gremore, February 10, 2021
- Politico.com, "'But he's Jewish': Opponent questions Mandel's faith in Ohio Senate primary debate," by Natalie Allison, 11/11/2021
- Mahoning Matters, "Candidate Questionnaire: Tim Ryan, candidate for Ohio's 13th Congressional District," Oct 29, 2020
- Statehouse News Bureau, "Timken on why Judicial appointments are 'motivating to voters'," by Andy Chow, 9/28/2020
- Mahoning Matters, "Is Tim Ryan's FirstEnergy money a broken fossil fuel promise?," by Justin Dennis, Aug 10, 2020
- Fox News, "Rep. Tim Ryan's Big Idea: Giving Americans a mental timeout," by Marisa Schultz, May 29, 2020
- Cincinnati Enquirer: "Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley has been a rock star. What's it mean for her future?," by Jason Williams, 8/8/19
- Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel voices skepticism about global warming in pre-convention interview," by Henry J. Gomez, Aug 27, 2012, updated Jan 12, 2019
- Cleveland Plain-Dealer: "For Josh Mandel, no gutter is too deep, no shot too cheap," by Brent Larkin, Aug 03, 2017, updated Jan 11, 2019
- The Cleveland Plain-Dealer and The Forward, "Josh Mandel's strange Jewish journey to Trumpland from suburban Cleveland," by Nathan Guttman, Nov 20, 2017
- WOSU Public Radio, "Josh Mandel Targets Federal Law Prohibiting Churches from Endorsing Candidates," by Julie Carr Smyth, Aug 29, 2017
- Fox-19 NOW, "Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel alleges CAIR has terror ties," by Steve Beynon, March 11, 2017
- WOSU 89.7 FM, "Josh Mandel Targets Federal Law Prohibiting Churches from Endorsing Candidates," by Julie Carr Smyth, Aug 29, 2017
- The Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "For Josh Mandel, no gutter is too deep, no shot too cheap," by Brent Larkin, Aug 03, 2017
- Fox 19 NOW, "Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel alleges CAIR has terror ties," by Steve Beynon, March 11, 2017
- The Columbus Dispatch, "President and allies are on a reckless path of tax-and-spend policies," by Jane Timken, April 13, 2015
- The Cleveland Plain-Dealer, "U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel voices skepticism about global warming in pre-convention interview, by Henry J. Gomez, Aug 27, 2012
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Josh Mandel: Prohibit abortion at first sign of fetal heartbeat.
Josh Mandel: Prohibit abortion at first sign of fetal heartbeat.
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Budget & Economy
Bernie Moreno: Make unemployment benefits a mechanism of last resort.
Bernie Moreno: Put our fiscal house in order; cut spending.
Matt Dolan: Supports bipartisan infrastructure bill that Trump opposes.
Tim Ryan: Give American manufacturing the tools it needs to grow.
Jane Timken: We need to get back to fiscal responsibility.
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Civil Rights
Bernie Moreno: Glosses over company's support for LGBTQ non-discrimination.
JD Vance: OpEd: Mocked AOC for Native American phrase for non-binary.
Matt Dolan: For Fairness Act, against transgirls in girls' athletics.
JD Vance: Generals should read less about white rage, whatever that is.
JD Vance: Black Lives Matter movement destroyed many towns and cities.
Jane Timken: Critical race theory seeks to stoke racial flames.
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Corporations
JD Vance: Woke capital directly connected to plundering of society.
Jane Timken: Cut corporate tax from 25% if Biden raises from 21%.
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Crime
Bernie Moreno: We must stand together to "defend the police".
JD Vance: Violent crime spike because police afraid to do their jobs.
Jane Timken: I will always "Back the Blue," not defund the police.
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Drugs
Bernie Moreno: Get tough on the illicit distribution and sale of opioids.
Tim Ryan: Advocated for treatment & diversion in lieu of incarceration.
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Education
Bernie Moreno: I will fight hard to expand school choice.
Jane Timken: Local control of education, not critical race theory.
Tim Ryan: I've pushed for social and emotional learning in our schools.
Josh Mandel: Local school districts should have autonomy.
Josh Mandel: Local school districts should have autonomy.
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Energy & Oil
Bernie Moreno: Doesn't believe electric cars are the right answer.
JD Vance: Subsidizing electric vehicle technology helps China, not US.
Jane Timken: Oil and gas are essential for energy and jobs.
Josh Mandel: Attacked "war on coal": Over! Our! Dead! Bodies!
Tim Ryan: We must get serious about reducing carbon emissions.
Tim Ryan: No fossil fuel donations was only for presidential campaign.
Josh Mandel: Supports expansion of oil drilling and fracking.
Josh Mandel: Supports expansion of oil drilling and fracking.
Josh Mandel: Climate research inconclusive & riddled with fraud.
Josh Mandel: Climate research inconclusive & riddled with fraud.
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Environment
JD Vance: EPA Admin: Vance will oppose arbitrary regulatory burdens.
Josh Mandel: Environmental regulations beyond common sense; killing jobs.
Josh Mandel: Environmental regulations beyond common sense; killing jobs.
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Families & Children
JD Vance: Expanded childcare favors affluent over working class.
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Foreign Policy
Bernie Moreno: Always, always, put America First!
Bernie Moreno: United States must always stand unequivocally with Israel.
Morgan Harper: Israel has right to exist; so does Palestine.
Jane Timken: Advocates strong and public support for Israel.
Jane Timken: I will always work to advance policies that weaken Iran.
Jane Timken: Stand up for Israel, Iran is a threat to Israel and US.
Jane Timken: BDS movement antisemitic, would push back with legislation.
Jane Timken: Abraham Accords have been a significant development.
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Free Trade
Bernie Moreno: Only support trade agreements that put American jobs first.
Morgan Harper: Don't let tech companies limit liability in trade deals.
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Government Reform
Bernie Moreno: All politicians do is talk; I strongly support term limits.
Bernie Moreno: Cut red tape and reduce regulatory burden on economy.
Jane Timken: Democrats want to rig every election going forward.
JD Vance: Universal voter ID, but make it easier to get.
JD Vance: End mail-in voting bonanza, make Election Day a holiday.
JD Vance: Investigate 2020 election, but we already know what happened.
Josh Mandel: Over time we'll see election was stolen from Trump.
Jane Timken: There was widespread fraud in 2020's election.
Josh Mandel: Time will prove widespread fraud & 2020 election stolen.
Josh Mandel: Would allow churches to endorse candidates.
Tim Ryan: End deeply partisan way district lines are drawn.
Josh Mandel: Would allow churches to endorse candidates.
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Gun Control
Bernie Moreno: Our Second Amendment is currently under threat.
Nan Whaley: Heal after Dayton shooting; but #DoSomething on gun control.
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Health Care
Jane Timken: COVID: No new mask mandates; no mandated vaccines in schools.
Jane Timken: Obamacare was a government takeover of our healthcare.
Josh Mandel: Why shut down schools & small businesses for COVID?
Tim Ryan: Reauthorize the Healthy Start for Infants program.
Josh Mandel: ObamaCare is job killer: prefers physician-owned hospitals.
Josh Mandel: ACA a job killer, physician-owned hospitals an alternative.
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Homeland Security
Bernie Moreno: A strong American military is the only way to ensure peace.
Jane Timken: Supports investing in our military and veterans.
Josh Mandel: Supported reinstatement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Josh Mandel: Claims Muslim civil rights group CAIR has terrorism ties.
Josh Mandel: Supported reinstatement of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
Josh Mandel: Claims Muslim civil rights group has terrorism ties.
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Immigration
Bernie Moreno: I support building a wall on Southern border.
JD Vance: Those who complain about southern border get called racist.
Bernie Moreno: My parents came here legally to escape socialism.
Jane Timken: AdWatch: Opposes amnesty to 12 million illegal immigrants.
Josh Mandel: Suspended by Twitter for poll on crimes by "illegals".
Josh Mandel: We need a fighter who will fight to build the wall.
Josh Mandel: Ban sanctuary cities; jail mayors who try to establish them.
Josh Mandel: Ban sanctuary cities, jail mayors who try to establish them.
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Jobs
Tim Ryan: My experience is focusing on workers and their families.
Tim Ryan: It can't be businesses versus workers; this is a partnership.
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Principles & Values
Bernie Moreno: Running to protect the American dream.
Bernie Moreno: We need to protect Trump's victories & amazing achievements.
Bernie Moreno: Confirm judges to defend Constitution and state's rights.
Jane Timken: AdWatch: Stop socialist agenda; teach kids to be patriots!
Bernie Moreno: Defended fellow candidate against antisemitic advertisement.
Mark Pukita: AdWatch: anti-Semitic for saying "My opponent is Jewish"?
Matt Dolan: Need leader to oppose widening chasm of Democratic socialism.
Jane Timken: We should be doubling down on faith at universities.
Morgan Harper: Saved by foster care system, adoptive mother.
JD Vance: Public policy views aligned with Catholic social teaching.
Bernie Moreno: Tried to buy Cleveland Indians to prevent name change.
JD Vance: Known as the "Trump Whisperer" for explaining his support.
JD Vance: Willing to wade through a little crap to save this country.
JD Vance: Critical of Trump in 2016, enthusiastic supporter in 2020.
JD Vance: 2016: Trump makes people I care about afraid.
JD Vance: Wokeness will make everything boring and ugly.
JD Vance: 2016: Trump reprehensible; 2020: evolved to support Trump.
Tim Ryan: Incorporated yoga into his presidential run.
Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor.
Josh Mandel: Pulverize the "uni-party," no desire to be part of that club.
Jane Timken: Second Trump impeachment was unconstitutional and a sham.
Jane Timken: I denounce QAnon, I don't agree with them.
Jane Timken: Advance the Trump agenda without fear or hesitation.
Josh Mandel: Supports President Trump's America first Agenda.
Jane Timken: My opponent should resign for voting to impeach Trump.
Josh Mandel: 2011: Refused to return donation from Nazi reenactor.
Josh Mandel: Stand up for the Trump America first agenda.
Tim Ryan: Respects footballer Baker Mayfield for his grit & resiliency.
Jane Timken: Supports Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Josh Mandel: OpEd: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups.
Josh Mandel: Attacked ADL for report on extremists hate groups.
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Social Security
Tim Ryan: Repeal offsets that reduce Social Security payments.
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Tax Reform
Bernie Moreno: Protect historic tax cuts signed by Trump.
JD Vance: Tax "social justice" nonprofits, pay down their endowments.
Jane Timken: Taxes would stifle economy, destroy jobs, harm families.
Jane Timken: Signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge opposing tax increases.
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Technology
Bernie Moreno: Pass smart legislation that holds Big Tech accountable.
JD Vance: Time to stop complaining about Big Tech and do something.
Josh Mandel: Tech platforms too big for carte blanche censorship powers.
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War & Peace
Bernie Moreno: If you mess with the US, there'll be severe consequences.
Bernie Moreno: Take any action necessary to prevent Iranian nukes.
Josh Mandel: War in Iraq was just and for a good cause.
Josh Mandel: War in Iraq was just and for a good cause.
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The above quotations are from 2022 Ohio Senate race: debates and news coverage.
Books by and about Senators and Senate candidates:
- Conscience of a Conservative, by Senator (R,AZ)
- Dealing Death and Drugs, by Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke (D,TX)
- The Essential Bernie Sanders, about Senator Bernie Sanders (I,VT)
- A Mandate for Change, by Senator Mike Gravel (D,AK)
- Milk Money, introductiom by Senator Bernie Sanders (I,VT)
- Off the Sidelines, by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D,NY)
- Outsider in the White House, by Senator Bernie Sanders (I,VT)
- Planned Bullyhood, by Senate candidate Karen Handel (R,GA)
- Playing Bigger Than You Are, introductiom by Senator Bernie Sanders (I,VT)
- Promises Kept & Promises Broken, about Senator Cory Booker (D,NJ)
- Quotable Elizabeth Warren, about Senator Elizabeth Warren (D,MA)
- The Real Romney, about Senator Mitt Romney (R,UT)
- The Senator Next Door, by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D,MN)
- This Fight Is Our Fight, by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D,MA)
- A Time for Truth, by Senator Ted Cruz (R,TX)
- The Truths We Hold, by Senator Kamala Harris (D,CA)
- The Two Income Trap, by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D,MA)
- United: Thoughts on Finding Common Ground, by Senator Cory Booker (D,NJ)
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