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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 |
(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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2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2024 NC Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Andy Wells (13) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Dale Folwell (23) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Josh Stein (24) North Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Mark Robinson (40) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Mark Walker (5) Republican House Member U.S. Rep North Carolina-6
- Michael Morgan (6) North Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Roy Cooper (1) North Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial candidate
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North Carolina 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- The News & Observer, "NC's Mark Robinson denies CNN report on racist, sexually graphic comments as 'tabloid lies'," By Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, Danielle Battaglia Aand Kyle Ingram, Sept. 20, 2024, (Link)
- CNN KFile, "'I'm a black NAZI!': NC GOP nominee for governor made dozens of disturbing comments on porn forum," by Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, September 19, 2024, (Link)
- Cardinal & Pine, "Opinion: I'm a veteran and a military spouse. Here's why we need Josh Stein as our next governor," by Sarah Sattelberg, September 9, 2024, (Link)
- Guides.vote: "Josh Stein vs. Mark Robinson: candidate survey on 2024 North Carolina Governor race", downloaded Sept. 2024, (Link)
- Ballotpedia Candidate Connection: "Josh Stein", Sept. 2024, (Link)
- On 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024, Josh Stein (Link) vs. Roy Cooper (Link) vs. Mark Robinson (Link)
- The Assembly, "How Jewish Democrats Are Navigating a Difficult Year," by Tim Funk, June 24, 2024, (Link)
- Associated Press, "GOP candidate for NC governor blasts public spending as his family nonprofit rakes in taxpayer funds," by Brian Slodysko and Bill Barrow, May 22, 2024, (Link)
- Morganton News Herald, "In Morganton visit, Josh Stein touts court wins, proposed tax credit in race for Governor," by Chrissy Murphy, Apr 19, 2024, (Link)
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): North Carolina governor race: Mark Robinson and Josh Stein win primaries, 5 March 2024, by Max Matza , (Link)
- iVoterGuide Candidate Profile: "Dale Folwell: Candidate for Governor | North Carolina Primary | March 5, 2024", downloaded Sept. 2024, (Link)
- Spectrum News 1, "GOP primary: Voters consider gubernatorial candidate stances on school choice," by Sarah Rudlang, Feb. 20, 2024, (Link)
- Wilmington StarNews, "NC governor candidates in the 2024 primary election," by Sarah Gleason, 1/29/24 (updated 3/1/24), (Link)
- North Carolina League of Conservation Voters (NCLCV) on 2024 NC Governor's race: "Mark Robinson Poses A Serious Threat To The Social and Environmental Justice Movement," February 26, 2024, (Link)
- WUNC North Carolina Public Radio, "Where do candidates for governor stand on NC's housing needs?", by Colin Campbell, January 29, 2024, (Link)
- WRAL News, "NC Republicans talk Mark Robinson, electability, in first gubernatorial debate," Sep 14, 2023, (Link)
- Raleigh News-Observer, "A second prominent Democrat is entering the race for North Carolina governor in 2024," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, September 12, 2023, (Link)
- The News & Observer, "'Hell's gates': Speech by NC Lt. Gov. Robinson takes aim at schools, transgender people," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, July 24, 2023, (Link)
- 2024_NC_Gov: Associated Press, "Runner-up in lieutenant governor's primary in 2020 now running for governor in 2024," by Gary D. Robertson, July 20, 2023, (Link)
- Jewish Insider, "North Carolina's GOP front-runner for governor has a history of racist and antisemitic diatribes," by Matthew Kassel, July 7, 2023, (Link)
- WRAL, "NC leaders react to Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions," Jun 29 2023, (Link)
- American Independent, "North Carolina gubernatorial candidate wants public safety funding but voted against it," by Josh Israel, June 01, 2023, (Link)
- CNN K-file, "GOP frontrunner for NC governor mocked school shooting survivors and once justified shooting protesters," by Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, May 9, 2023, (Link)
- FOX8 "Mark Robinson's measured announcement speech emphasizes relatability, offers insight into possible platform," by Emily Mikkelsen, Apr 25, 2023, (Link)
- WFAE, "With Lt. Gov. Robinson a heavy favorite in the primary, can Republican Dale Folwell compete for governor?," by Steve Harrison, April 12, 2023, (Link)
- WTVD, "North Carolina treasurer Dale Folwell running for governor in 2024," March 25, 2023, (Link)
- Business North Carolina, "Important N.C. Supreme Court tax ruling favors state revenue department," by Colin Campbell in N.C Tribune, 12/22/2022, (Link)
- WUNC North Carolina Public Radio, "NC Treasurer Folwell and hospitals at odds over health pricing and transparency," by Jason deBruyn, December 6, 2022, (Link)
- The Assembly, "The Gospel According to Mark Robinson," by Tim Funk, November 15, 2022, (Link)
- WRAL, "How NC Attorney General Josh Stein is bracing for his next big political fight," by Bryan Anderson, Sep 23, 2022, (Link)
- Business North Carolina, "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson talks Medicaid expansion, incentives," by Colin Campbell, 09/06/2022, (Link)
- North State Journal, "Robinson discusses education topics at Durham roundtable event," by A.P. Dillon, September 2, 2022, (Link)
- The Carolina Journal, "Dale Folwell backs WV move against activist 'ESG' investments," by Brayden Marsh, August 17, 2022, (Link)
- The Fayetteville Observer, "NC attorney general: Tighten self-defense and gun laws, and do not ban abortion," by Paul Woolverton, July 25, 2022, (Link)
- FOX8 Spotlight, "Senate candidate Mark Walker speaks on issues impacting NC voters," by Bob Buckley, Apr 22, 2022, (Link)
- Spectrum News, "Republican Senate primary debate focuses on inflation, immigration, Ukraine, by Charles Duncan, Apr. 20, 2022, (Link)
- WPDE, "NC Treasurer wants Russia to pay for economic damages to state pension plan," by Lauren Brigman, April 12, 2022, (Link)
- Carolina Coast Online, "Former opponent slams Lt. Gov. Robinson over 'filth' comments, Oct 17, 2021, (Link)
- The Washington Examiner, "North Carolina treasurer slams IRS tracking proposal," by Nyamekye Daniel, October 06, 2021, (Link)
- FOX News, "North Carolina's lieutenant governor blasts rising crime, anti-cop sentiment in liberal cities," June 14, 2021, (Link)
- Chatham News + Record, "N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell guest at 'lunch & learn'," by Cindy Poindexter, May 5, 2021, (Link)
- WCNC, "No one should have to live in fear because of who they are," by Savannah Levins, April 17, 2021, (Link)
- WTVD, "North Carolina task force calls for decriminalization of marijuana," November 18, 2020, (Link)
- The News & Observer, "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. candidate's posts draw criticism," by Colin Campbell, October 10, 2020, (Link)
- WBTV, "State Senator Andy Wells announces retirement," Jul. 20, 2020, (Link)
- Washington Examiner, "Rep. Mark Walker calls female colleagues 'eye candy' during press conference," by Ariella Phillips, September 26, 2017 08:55 PM, (Link)
- Salisbury Post/AP, "Perdue vetoes voter ID bill," July 27, 2011, (Link)
- Carolina Public Press, "With legislation deadlines looming Thursday, N.C. House tackles bills dealing with guns, immigration, voter ID," by Travis Fain, June 8, 2011, (Link)
- Winston-Salem Journal, "GOP budget plan would cut millions from education, raise fees, end penny of sales tax," by Travis Fain, May 1, 2011, (Link)
- WRAL, "Bill would make killing fetuses a crime," Mar 3, 2011, (Link)
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Abortion
Josh Stein: I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom.
Dale Folwell: Pro-life, for exceptions for rape, incest, life of mother.
Mark Robinson: Made wrong decision getting abortion, are adamantly pro-life.
Andy Wells: I believe life begins at conception, but allow exceptions.
Mark Robinson: No taxpayer funding for abortion providers.
Josh Stein: Defend women's rights to contraception, IVF or abortion.
Mark Robinson: Make N.C. the most pro-life state .
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Budget & Economy
Andy Wells: COVID-related spending by Congress caused inflation.
Michael Morgan: Economy should encourage entrepreneurs and work for everyone.
Mark Robinson: Free-market capitalism makes our country so great.
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Civil Rights
Dale Folwell: I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.
Josh Stein: No one should have to live in fear because of who they are.
Andy Wells: Supports Supreme Court ruling overturning Affirmative Action.
Mark Robinson: American institutions are not fundamentally racist.
Josh Stein: Treat children fairly; unfairness based on race reverberates.
Andy Wells: Supported gay marriage ban & anti-trans "bathroom bill".
Dale Folwell: No tax funds for gender transition.
Mark Robinson: Don't indoctrinate kids about transgenderism & race.
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Corporations
Dale Folwell: Free enterprise & property rights: keys to upward mobility.
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Crime
Dale Folwell: Causing death or harm to fetus should be a criminal offense.
Mark Robinson: Back up police officers, don't throw them under the bus.
Mark Walker: Voted against spending bills with funding for public safety.
Andy Wells: Support the police; arrest criminals; send them to jail.
Michael Morgan: Consider criminal record expungement for some offenses.
Andy Wells: Support police as first line of defense .
Josh Stein: Make justice system fair, no matter the person's race.
Mark Robinson: Ensure police are trained, equipped, and highest standards.
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Drugs
Josh Stein: Time to have real conversations about potential legalization.
Josh Stein: Tackle the opioid crisis: billions from manufacturers.
Josh Stein: Rated A by NORML; legalize marijuana & expunge convictions.
Josh Stein: Sue opioid companies; sue vaping companies.
Mark Robinson: No medical marijuana; no recreational marijuana.
Roy Cooper: Rated B by NORML: decriminalize medical marijuana.
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Education
Josh Stein: Every NC student has the right to a sound, basic education.
Mark Robinson: Praises end of affirmative action in higher education.
Mark Robinson: School choice a priority; homeschooling next great frontier.
Andy Wells: Schools should educate not indoctrinate students.
Michael Morgan: Opposes any public funding for private school scholarships.
Josh Stein: Voucher programs suck money out of the public schools.
Josh Stein: Student loan forgiveness in exchange for serving the public.
Mark Robinson: Public school teachers are wicked; make your own school.
Mark Robinson: I'll pay your student loan if you pay my mortgage.
Dale Folwell: Favors choice with all taxpayer money being accounted for.
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Energy & Oil
Dale Folwell: Energy independence would help lower fixed-income people.
Andy Wells: Believe your own eyes at gas pump; economy not recovering.
Mark Robinson: Climate change lies are based on junk science.
Mark Robinson: Keep the climate change cabal out of this state.
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Environment
Mark Robinson: No environmental ESG ratings in public spending.
Dale Folwell: ESG raises the cost of doing business in NC.
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Families & Children
Mark Walker: Called Congresswomen "eye candy" during press conference.
Dale Folwell: Increase pre-tax credit for childcare.
Mark Robinson: Viral speech: "ain't but two genders!".
Josh Stein: Protections for gender identity or sexual orientation.
Mark Robinson: Straight couples are superior to gay couples.
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Foreign Policy
Dale Folwell: Let treasurers sue Russian entities for investment losses.
Mark Walker: For lethal aid to Ukraine; not US boots on the ground.
Mark Robinson: Chinese Communist Party poses serious threats.
Josh Stein: Supports a two-state solution for Israel/Palestine.
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Government Reform
Dale Folwell: Oppose IRS monitoring banks accounts with more than $600.
Dale Folwell: Voter ID protects most sacred thing we do as citizens.
Josh Stein: 2020: allowed more time for mail-in ballot acceptance.
Andy Wells: Has a knack for finding and removing burdensome regulations.
Mark Robinson: Modernize election systems and bolster election integrity.
Josh Stein: Voting Rights Act protects against racial discrimination .
Mark Robinson: Just one day to vote, with Voter ID.
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Gun Control
Josh Stein: For "red flag" laws; raising age to 21 to buy AR-15 rifle.
Mark Robinson: Opposed cancelling gun show after Parkland shooting.
Andy Wells: Gun owner, supports the right to keep and bear arms.
Michael Morgan: People are not safe anywhere due to availability of guns.
Mark Robinson: Support Constitutional Carry .
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Health Care
Dale Folwell: Don't cover treatment for transgender state employees.
Dale Folwell: We don't consume health care; health care consumes us.
Mark Robinson: State can provide something better than Medicaid expansion.
Mark Robinson: Vaccinations for dangerous diseases; but COVID was overreach.
Dale Folwell: Clear Pricing Project: no secret healthcare contracts .
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Homeland Security
Josh Stein: Fought to protect veterans' benefits, ensure health care.
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Immigration
Dale Folwell: Requiring student birth certificates would keep schools safe.
Mark Robinson: Muslims are not immigrants; they are INVADERS.
Andy Wells: Secure the border and stop illegal immigration, period.
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Jobs
Josh Stein: Raise the minimum wage.
Mark Robinson: Maximize opportunity instead of raising minimum wage.
Dale Folwell: Minimum wage impacts employment crisis .
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Principles & Values
Josh Stein: Father worked at state's first integrated law firm.
Dale Folwell: The blood that runs through me is Quaker: be fair and just.
Josh Stein: Jewish faith guides him to make the world a better place .
Mark Robinson: God won't to tolerate the decline of Western civilization.
Mark Robinson: Urged people to thank God for living "in a blessed country".
Mark Robinson: Socialism, Communism are the enemies, not dead Nazis.
Mark Robinson: Every good thing in this nation came from Christians.
Andy Wells: Politicians don't solve problems; they create problems.
Michael Morgan: I'm truly blessed and truly thankful for that.
Mark Robinson: Right to worship is a fundamental freedom.
Mark Robinson: Elected officials have put politics ahead of the people.
Dale Folwell: EGO stands for Edging God Out.
Mark Robinson: Old posts favoring slavery are "salacious tabloid trash".
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Social Security
Mark Walker: Have to have courage to go after mandatory entitlements.
Dale Folwell: Pension plan was rated a top-five highest funded plan.
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Tax Reform
Dale Folwell: Supported tax cuts putting state employees out of work.
Mark Robinson: Lower taxes for everyone, not just corporate incentives.
Andy Wells: Don't derail cuts to corporate and individual income tax.
Michael Morgan: Upheld sales tax on in-state sales fulfilled from Wisconsin.
Josh Stein: $520 tax cut for every average working family.
Josh Stein: Cut taxes for working families.
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Technology
Mark Robinson: Prioritize reading/writing/math, not on teaching science.
Mark Walker: Keep science and history in grades 1-5 curriculum .
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War & Peace
Mark Robinson: Visited Israel after the October 7th Hamas attack.
Dale Folwell: Fight boycott of Israel; fight long game of Communist China.
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Welfare & Poverty
Dale Folwell: $5000 first-time homebuyer credit is unconstitutional.
Josh Stein: Make affordable single-family home ownership a reality.
Mark Robinson: Cut taxes instead of a homebuyer tax credit.
Mark Robinson: Government safety net spending is a plantation of welfare.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Andy Wells North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Dale Folwell North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Josh Stein North Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Mark Robinson North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Mark Walker Republican Challenger North Carolina
- Michael Morgan North Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Roy Cooper North Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial candidate
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The above quotations are from 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
NC 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
Roy Cooper (D, term-limited)
vs. Dale Folwell (R)
vs. Michael Morgan (D)
vs. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Josh Stein (D)
vs. Andy Wells (R)
Past NC gubernatorial races:
2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial debate
 Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Dan Forest(R)
vs.Al Pisano(Constitution Party)
vs.Holly Grange(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Carolina Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Spaulding(D)
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