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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates |
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Hillbilly Elegy, by JD Vance (2017) |
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) |
Becoming, by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty, by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump, by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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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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2024 Connecticut Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations from 2024 CT Senate race (number of quotes indicated):
- Chris Murphy (4) Democrat (Senate run 2012) U.S. Rep Connecticut-5
- John Flynn (1) Republican Challenger Connecticut
- Matthew Corey (7) Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator Connecticut
- Robert Hyde (12) Independent Challenger Connecticut
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2024 Connecticut Senate debates and race coverage:
- Ballotpedia Candidate Connection : Robert Hyde, downloaded 9/9/2024, (Link)
- Fox News Sunday on 2024 CT Senate race, "Shannon Bream interviews Chris Murphy," September 8, 2024, (Link)
- Hartford Courant, "Matthew Corey wins GOP primary, faces uphill fight against U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy," by Lisa Hagen (CT Mirror), August 14, 2024, (Link)
- Associated Press on WTNH: "Matthew Corey wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Connecticut primary election," Aug 13, 2024, (Link)
- On 2024 Connecticut Senate race, Chris Murphy, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024, (Link)
- EIN Presswire, "John J. Flynn Challenges U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy for Connecticut's U.S. Senate Seat," May 06, 2024, (Link)
- This Week with George Stephanopoulos, "Transcript March 3, 2024, Sen. Chris Murphy," (Link)
- Press release, "Murphy: How Can the Richest Country in the World Justify Leaving Working Families Unable to Afford Child Care?" November 30, 2023, (Link)
- Ballotpedia Candidate Connection: "Robert Hyde", Nov. 2023, (Link)
- Hartford Courant, "Police report: Former CT congressional candidate's blood-alcohol level over twice legal limit during DUI arrest," 1/19/2023, (Link)
- Connecticut Insider, "CT congressional candidate in Trump's inner circle--or is he?," by Emilie Munson, Dec 1, 2019, (Link)
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Budget & Economy
Matthew Corey: Control taxes & spending: reduce our deficit.
Matthew Corey: Rebuild deteriorating roads, bridges, sewer systems! .
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Crime
Matthew Corey: Back the Blue: unequivocal support for law enforcement! .
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Drugs
Chris Murphy: Rated B by NORML: depoliticize medical marijuana .
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Education
Robert Hyde: Public education is a broken system.
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Environment
Robert Hyde: Ardent advocate for animal rights; no abuse tolerated.
Robert Hyde: Balance environmental protection with economy.
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Families & Children
Chris Murphy: Affordable child care in the richest country in the world.
Robert Hyde: Toys for Tots: a powerful force for good.
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Foreign Policy
Matthew Corey: Support Israel from its enemies! Stop coddling Iran!
John Flynn: Address foreign wars and international relations.
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Free Trade
Robert Hyde: Protect American industries and jobs.
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Health Care
Robert Hyde: Affordable and accessible healthcare for all Americans.
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Homeland Security
Robert Hyde: Served in Marine Corps in Iraqi theater.
Robert Hyde: Enhance the country's defense capabilities .
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Immigration
Matthew Corey: Finish the wall! End sanctuary cities & states!
Chris Murphy: Republicans made it clear they want the border to be a mess.
Robert Hyde: Stricter immigration controls .
Matthew Corey: We're on the verge of World War III with Biden.
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Principles & Values
Robert Hyde: Supports Trump's vision of renewing American greatness.
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Tax Reform
Matthew Corey: Extend the Trump tax cuts! Stop taxing tip income!
Robert Hyde: Advocate for tax policies that promote economic growth.
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Technology
Robert Hyde: Invest in infrastructure to boost jobs and growth.
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Welfare & Poverty
Chris Murphy: Raise $41,500 salary limit for subsidized childcare.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Chris Murphy Democratic Challenger Connecticut
- John Flynn Republican Challenger Connecticut
- Matthew Corey Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator Connecticut
- Robert Hyde Independent Challenger Connecticut
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The above quotations are from 2024 Connecticut Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Sen. Murphy up for re-election in 2024; contenders:
CT:
Chris Murphy(D,incumbent)
vs.Robert Hyde(R)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Blumenthal up for re-election:
2022 CT Debates:
Incumbent Richard Blumenthal(D)
vs.Nominee Leora Levy(R)
vs.Challenger Themis Klarides(R)
vs.Challenger Joe Visconti(R)
vs.2018 & 2020 House candidate John Flynn(R,eliminated at Convention)
2018 Connecticut Senate debate:
Murphy(D)
vs.Adams(D)
vs.Corey(R)
2016 Connecticut Senate debates, Blumenthal vs.Carter
2012 Connecticut Senate debates, Bysiewicz vs. Murphy vs. Shays
2010 Connecticut Senate debates, Blumenthal vs. McMahon
2006 Connecticut Senate debate, Lamont vs. Lieberman vs. Schlesinger
Lieberman authored: In Praise of Public Life
2006 Connecticut Democratic Primary debate, Lieberman vs. Lamont
2004 Connecticut Senate debate, Dodd vs. Orchulli
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