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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 Vermont Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2022 VT Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Brenda Siegel (20) Vermont Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Phil Scott (7) Vermont Republican challenger for Governor
- Scott Milne (5) Vermont Democratic Challenger for Lt. Gov.
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2022 Vermont Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Brattleboro Reformer, "Gov. Phil Scott, Brenda Siegel debate drug policy, housing and more during Vermont Public debate," by Greg Sukiennik, 10/18/22, (Link)
- WCAX News, "Candidates for Vermont governor debate on WCAX," Oct. 6, 2022, (Link)
- VT Digger, "In first head-to-head debate, Brenda Siegel tries to put Phil Scott on the defensive," by Lola Duffort, Sep 16 2022
- Vermont Biz, "State's largest union makes recommendations in statewide races," 09/15/2022
- Vermont Public Radio, "Brenda Siegel on her win in the uncontested Democratic primary for governor and taking on Gov. Scott in the fall," August 11, 2022
- VT Digger, "Dividing lines: Where candidates for the top two offices stand on the issues," by Grace Elletson and Erin Petenko, Jul 30 2020
- VT Digger, "Phil Scott and Brenda Siegel to face off in November gubernatorial election," by Sarah Mearhoff, Aug 9 2022
- VT Digger, "LGBTQ+ candidates seeking statewide office celebrate milestones, but see work ahead," by Jenna Peterson, Jun 15 2022
- Seven Days, "Siegel, Drug Law Reform Advocates Blast a Veto by Scott," by Kevin McCallum, May 20, 2022
- NBC5, "Meet the activist running for Vermont's top office," by Stewart Ledbetter, May 12, 2022
- MPP.org, "Legal Marijuana Sales in Maine to Begin on Friday," by Kate Zawidzki, Oct 08, 2020
- VT Digger, "Dividing lines: Where candidates for the top two offices stand on the issues," by Grace Elletson and Erin Petenko, Jul 30 2020
- Office of Governor Phil Scott Press Release, "Statement from Governor Phil Scott on U.S. Senate Health Care Bill," June 23, 2017, (Link)
- Office of Governor Phil Scott Press Release, "It's Time to Come Together, and Rise Above It," September 24, 2018, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Phil Scott: Enshrine reproductive rights in Vermont's constitution.
Brenda Siegel: Updated extradition laws to protect women who come to VT.
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Budget & Economy
Phil Scott: Focus on affordability, economic growth & protect vulnerable.
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Civil Rights
Brenda Siegel: Came out as bisexual after her son came out to her.
Scott Milne: No specific policies that relate to racial justice.
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Drugs
Brenda Siegel: Harm reduction, treatment & recovery on demand.
Brenda Siegel: The War On Drugs is both racist and classist.
Brenda Siegel: Emphasize harm reduction not arresting low-level traffickers.
Phil Scott: Add regulated marijuana sales to legalized possession.
Phil Scott: 4-legged stool: prevention, treatment, recovery, enforcement.
Brenda Siegel: Safe injection sites would save lives, like my brother's.
Phil Scott: No resources for injection sites; no recreational pot.
Phil Scott: Vetoed feasibility study on overdose prevention site.
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Education
Brenda Siegel: Support and strengthen our education system.
Brenda Siegel: Endorsed by Vermont-NEA teacher's union.
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Energy & Oil
Brenda Siegel: We must transition to more in-state renewable energy.
Scott Milne: Global solutions because climate change is global problem.
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Families & Children
Brenda Siegel: State needs a mandatory paid family and medical leave law.
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Gun Control
Brenda Siegel: Supports 48-hour waiting period, ban on assault rifles.
Scott Milne: No new gun laws; no laws repealed either.
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Health Care
Phil Scott: Not perfect but ACA measurably improved health of Vermonters.
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Jobs
Brenda Siegel: Wants a livable minimum wage tied to inflation.
Scott Milne: No government-mandated $15 minimum wage.
Brenda Siegel: Supports policies that would diversify workplaces.
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Social Security
Brenda Siegel: Governor opposing pension bill not good for workers.
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Tax Reform
Brenda Siegel: Progressive tax structure where wealthy pay their fair share.
Brenda Siegel: Fund education from income tax rather than property taxes.
Scott Milne: Fund education from income tax rather than property taxes.
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Technology
Brenda Siegel: Transform our transportation system to green infrastructure.
Brenda Siegel: Incentives for electric buses, trains, and cars.
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Welfare & Poverty
Brenda Siegel: Create a plan that meets needs of housing crisis.
Brenda Siegel: Slept on Statehouse steps for 27 nights for homeless funding.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Brenda Siegel Vermont Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Phil Scott Vermont Republican challenger for Governor
- Scott Milne Vermont Democratic Challenger for Lt. Gov.
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The above quotations are from 2022 Vermont 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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