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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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Survey of 2024 Senate campaign websites
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2024 Senate campaign websites:
- 2024 Texas Senate campaign website, Roland Guitierrez, 8/28/23, (Link)
- 2024_FL_Senate Campaign site, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, downloaded 8/22/23, (DebbieForFlorida.com)
- 2024_MD_Senate Campaign site, David Trone, downloaded 7/31/23, (DavidTrone.com)
- 2024_ME_Senate Campaign site, David Costello, downloaded 7/24/23, (CostelloForSenate.com)
- 2024_MI_Senate Campaign site, Leslie Love, downloaded 7/28/23, (LoveForMichigan)
- 2024_NC_Senate Campaign site, Mark Walker, downloaded 8/2/23, (Walker4NC)
- 2024_NH_Senate Campaign site, Kelly Ayotte, downloaded 8/1/23, (KellyForNH.com)
- 2024_NV_Senate Campaign site, Sam Brown, downloaded 8/21/23, (CaptainSamBrown.com)
- 2024_OH_Senate Campaign site, Frank LaRose, downloaded 7/25/23, (FrankLaRose.com)
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Matt Dolan: As a Catholic, protecting sanctity of human life is personal.
Tim Sheehy: I believe the most precious gift from God is life.
Frank LaRose: Prevent taxpayer-funded abortions for public employees.
Sam Brown: Oppose any bill that pushes for federal funding of abortion.
Gloria Johnson: Women should be trusted to make their own medical decisions.
Marc Carmichael: Women's rights are human rights; codify Roe v Wade.
Kari Lake: Does not support a federal ban, issue for states to decide.
Angela Alsobrooks: Establish federal legal protection for the right to abortion.
Carl Sherman: Sherman is not pro-abortion, but pro-choice.
Reid Rasner: Protecting life is paramount; life begins at conception.
Brad Wilson: Fighting to protect our children, including the unborn.
David Costello: Support efforts to protect the reproductive rights of women.
Eric Hansen: I support reasonable limits on late-term abortions.
Preston Love: Eliminate barriers impeding access to abortion services.
Hung Cao: Tim Kaine & Democrats support unlimited abortion on demand.
Caroline Gleich: Staunch supporter of the right to choose.
Glenn Elliott: Restore the balanced framework that Roe v. Wade provided.
Mark Lamb: Ensure that every life is protected from conception onward.
Nella Domenici: Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare, but limited.
Ty Pinkins: Expand access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare.
Dan Eubanks: Pro-life video on campaign website.
Dan Osborn: I do not support extreme national measures to ban abortion.
Laphonza Butler: Defend every woman's right to her own health decisions.
Patricia Morgan: Should be safe, legal, rare; make contraceptives available.
Raul Garcia: Would oppose an abortion ban or making abortion illegal.
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Budget & Economy
Tim Sheehy: Balance the budget and begin to lower our national debt .
Frank LaRose: Championed adopting federal balanced budget amendment.
Leslie Love: Provide financial assistance to disadvantaged businesses.
Sam Brown: Will champion fiscal responsibility, spending accountability.
Andy Kim: Mitigate risk of recurring damage due to extreme weather.
Kari Lake: Cut spending, reduce bureaucracy, and free American workers.
James Craig: It shouldn't take as much as it does to run the government.
Mike Katz: Pass balanced budgets; pay down national debt.
Scott Parkinson: Advocated for economic freedom, opportunity, and liberty.
Angela Alsobrooks: Fought to create and preserve affordable housing.
Reid Rasner: Balancing the budget not just a goal but a moral imperative.
Eric Hovde: We must dramatically reduce federal spending and deficits.
Trent Staggs: Pass a balanced budget amendment; oppose omnibus bills.
Caroline Gleich: Focuses on job creation, economic growth, needs of workforce.
Glenn Elliott: Incentivize first-time homebuyers & rural infrastructure.
Mark Lamb: Federal government continues to spend money we don't have.
Karla May: Served on House Budget Committee and at National Conference .
Dan Eubanks: For responsible state spending and a balanced budget.
Matthew Corey: Control taxes & spending: reduce our deficit.
Matthew Corey: Rebuild deteriorating roads, bridges, sewer systems! .
Laphonza Butler: Equitable economy: invest in workforce development.
David Costello: Boost investments in transportation, energy infrastructure.
Demi Kouzounas: End inflationary spending punishing hardworking Mainers.
Nella Domenici: She will protect taxpayers from wasteful spending.
Nella Domenici: Spending taxpayer dollars is not solution to every problem.
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Civil Rights
Sam Brown: Cancel culture must not be encouraged by elected leaders.
Marc Carmichael: Believes racism is still a cancer on the United States.
Marc Carmichael: Stand up for LGBTQ youth being used as political pawns.
Mike Katz: Shepherded a Delaware bill legalizing LGBTQ civil unions.
Angela Alsobrooks: Will stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans.
Preston Love: Provide support to historically disadvantaged farmers.
Hung Cao: Racism is racism, no matter what else you call it.
Ty Pinkins: Wholeheartedly support ensuring equal rights for LGBTQ+.
Dan Osborn: People's private lives are no business but their own.
Karla May: Chair of the State Senate Minority Caucus.
John Deaton: Enshrine equal marriage in law.
Laphonza Butler: Address decades-long racial disparities.
David Costello: Will support efforts to approve the Equal Rights Amendment.
Valerie McCray: Will fight against efforts to revoke marriage equality.
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Corporations
Lucas Kunce: I worked to upend the domination of corporate monopolies.
Mike Katz: Public-private partnerships for R&D and infrastructure.
Ty Pinkins: Help small family farmers, not large corporate monopolies.
Dan Osborn: Support competition in the meatpacking industry.
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Crime
Ruben Gallego: Invest in public safety, fund violence intervention programs.
David Costello: Focus increased resources on violent offenses.
David Trone: Leader of Second Chance Task Force, improve reentry outcomes.
Frank LaRose: Oppose defunding the police; protect qualified immunity.
Kelly Ayotte: Strengthen penalties for dealers, end misguided bail reform.
Leslie Love: Increase penalties for domestic violence and sexual assault.
Sam Brown: Oppose any effort by the extreme left to defund the police.
Gloria Johnson: FBI agent Dad investigated wickedness of Ku Klux Klan.
Steve Garvey: The best way to deter crime is to enforce our laws.
Angela Alsobrooks: Prosecuted violent criminals, police and official misconduct.
Eric Hansen: Support federal intervention to stop drug cartels, gangs.
Josh Eisen: Criminalize overcharging for leverage against defendants.
Trent Staggs: Crime is running amok on American streets.
Mark Lamb: Leftist policies are emboldening criminals; Americans suffer.
Nella Domenici: Back law enforcement with support and resources.
Nella Domenici: Enforce laws so violent offenders face dire consequences.
Royce White: Will fight for the necessary funding and training for police.
Ty Pinkins: Make prisons places of rehabilitation, not retribution.
Mike Sapraicone: Repeal cashless bail law, prevent defunding the police.
Matthew Corey: Back the Blue: unequivocal support for law enforcement! .
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Drugs
Barbara Lee: Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.
Frank LaRose: Led effort increasing penalties for opioid epidemic .
Andy Kim: Educate the public on fentanyl & synthetic opioids.
Marc Carmichael: Will push to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule 3 drug.
Kari Lake: End federal support for so-called "harm reduction" policies.
Raul Garcia: Country should increase focus on drug addiction programs.
Mark Lamb: We must declare the drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
John Deaton: Opioid addiction is directly related to Border crisis.
Dan Osborn: Stop putting people in prison for cannabis crimes.
David Costello: Increase funding for substance abuse, mental health services.
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Education
Caroline Gleich: Provide quality and equitable opportunities for all students.
Jim Banks: Schools should educate--not indoctrinate--America's youth.
Matt Dolan: Expand school choice; stop the creep of Critical Race Theory.
Peter Ricketts: Scrap radically inappropriate sex education topics .
Scott Parkinson: Will be a warrior defending parental rights in education.
Tim Sheehy: It's important to have more choice in our education system.
Frank LaRose: Children hurt by the big government education establishment.
Kelly Ayotte: Will work to pass and sign the Parental Bill of Rights.
Sam Brown: Commit to making school choice a reality across the country.
Gloria Johnson: Fed up with pols attacking public school students & teachers.
Marc Carmichael: Teachers shouldn't fear being fired over a book or movie.
Kari Lake: Cut back federal interference in our local schools.
James Craig: Mississippi provides a model that other states can replicate.
Steve Garvey: Provide parents with more choices; reward great teachers.
Tammy Murphy: Led charge to put place a climate curriculum in schools.
Gail Lightfoot: Abolish the federal Department of Education.
Gail Lightfoot: College loans hook students on borrowing, like drug pushers.
Mike Katz: Early childhood education plays a critical role in life.
Angela Alsobrooks: Equitable funding for schools rather than property taxes.
Carl Sherman: Public schools are the foundation of our education system.
Brad Wilson: Provide parents full transparency into children's classrooms.
David Costello: Provide universal pre-kindergarten and aftercare.
Eric Hansen: Expand school choice whether public, private, or parochial.
Josh Eisen: Promote replication of Charter Schools and School Choice.
Raul Garcia: Restore public schools so families won't pull children out.
Trent Staggs: Parents must have options to meet their child's unique needs.
Hung Cao: School choice gives power back to parents.
Glenn Elliott: Build pathways that connect education to local careers.
Mark Lamb: Woke ideologies run rampant and indoctrinate our youth.
Royce White: Globalists intentionally control our education system.
Royce White: Course curriculum will highlight our American Exceptionalism.
Ty Pinkins: All children should have access to excellent public schools.
Mike Sapraicone: More federal education funding for local school districts .
Dan Eubanks: Put educational choice within reach of all Mississippians.
John Deaton: We need more opportunities for kids in failing schools.
Laphonza Butler: Address teacher shortage & early childhood education.
John Curtis: Decisions about education should be made at the local level.
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Energy & Oil
Adam Schiff: I was an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal.
Tim Sheehy: Time to make America energy independent and dominant again.
David Costello: An aggressive national, science-based climate action plan.
Frank LaRose: End restrictions on oil/gas leasing, pipeline construction.
Kelly Ayotte: Take an all-of-the-above approach to lower energy costs.
Leslie Love: Promote renewable energy and environmental protection.
Sam Brown: Extreme left energy agenda raises prices, destroys jobs.
Marc Carmichael: Will take immediate action on global warming.
Mike Rogers: Secure our energy independence; reduce regulations.
Kari Lake: War on clean-burning oil & natural gas is counterproductive.
James Craig: Biden is beholden to the far left climate change agenda.
Tammy Murphy: Serves on board of Al Gore's Climate Reality Fund.
Angela Alsobrooks: A vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy.
Reid Rasner: Cut stifling regulations; Drill Baby Drill.
Brad Wilson: Expand production: nuclear, natural gas, oil, solar, wind.
David Costello: Reallocate fossil fuel subsidies to clean energy initiatives.
David Costello: Funding to mitigate the growing impacts of climate change.
Eric Hansen: Follow all-of-the-above energy strategy, market solutions .
Josh Eisen: Energy debate should not be expressed in extreme policies.
Trent Staggs: No American should accept the crippling of domestic energy.
Hung Cao: We must invest in energy independence and gas under $2/gal.
Caroline Gleich: Supports transition to clean, renewable energy sources.
Nella Domenici: Will support an all-of-the-above approach to energy.
Ty Pinkins: Invest in sustainable, resilient infrastructure for energy .
Dan Eubanks: Energy Independence video on campaign website.
Jim Marchant: Oil, natural gas, and coal provide America with security.
John Deaton: Energy transition yes; but no Green New Deal.
Laphonza Butler: Affordable clean energy with high efficiency standards.
Royce White: We control prices by being energy independent.
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Environment
Peter Ricketts: Biden's conservation goals would devastate state's economy.
Mike Braun: EPA's new emissions standards are overbearing overreach.
Tim Sheehy: Need to stand strong against the radical environmentalists.
Tim Sheehy: We must repeal the new EPA job-killing energy regulations.
David Costello: Enact more stringent air and water quality regulations.
Kari Lake: Exempt western water projects from environmental review.
Robert Hyde: Ardent advocate for animal rights; no abuse tolerated.
Laphonza Butler: Ensure access to clean water& recreation in our public parks.
Eric Hansen: Regulation simply increases costs, slows down innovation.
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Families & Children
Bob McDermott: Defend kids from harmful ideologies.
David Costello: Provide universal pre-kindergarten and aftercare.
Tammy Murphy: Rooted out institutional racism in pregnancy & childbirth.
Angela Alsobrooks: Enact universal paid family and medical leave policies.
Preston Love: Champion the implementation of paid family leave policies.
Glenn Elliott: Support families with comprehensive child care solutions.
Ty Pinkins: First priority is affordable housing for families.
Dan Eubanks: Transgender Agenda video on campaign website.
Dan Osborn: Mandatory bereavement leave for all workers.
Frank LaRose: Children are a gift from God and not an inconvenience.
Caroline Gleich: Expand child care subsidies for those who need them.
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Foreign Policy
Bernie Moreno: Stop Chinese communist party from taking our data and land.
David Costello: Expand military and intelligence gathering alliances.
Frank LaRose: Oppose communist aggression, counter Iranian terror.
Sam Brown: Preserve American interests through peace through strength.
Mike Rogers: Among the first to sound alarm on security danger from China.
James Craig: Israel is an important ally and a committed partner.
James Craig: Making Ukrainians more safe makes Americans less safe.
Steve Garvey: Important to work close with our allies against threats.
Angela Alsobrooks: US has pivotal role in international economy & world peace.
David Costello: Engage more fully and responsibly in world affairs.
Eric Hansen: Need to stop Russia from illegally seizing more territory.
Eric Hovde: Lead through deterrence, send a clear message of strength.
Mark Lamb: We must forcefully stand up to the Chinese Communist Party.
Royce White: Called for 2M Uyghurs to be freed from concentration camps .
Dan Eubanks: America First video on campaign website.
Mike Sapraicone: Democrats are ready to sacrifice Israel for votes here.
Matthew Corey: Support Israel from its enemies! Stop coddling Iran!
Caroline Gleich: Important to support our allies and protect democracy.
Nella Domenici: The Israel-Hamas war is as much ours as it is Israel's.
Patricia Morgan: Remain Israel's staunchest supporter in a dangerous world.
Raul Garcia: I support standing firmly against Russian aggression.
Valerie McCray: For a ceasefire in Gaza, commit to a 2-state solution.
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Free Trade
Elissa Slotkin: Bring critical supply chains and manufacturing back home.
James Craig: Combat Chinese influence with America First policies.
David Costello: Strengthen trade and foreign policy agencies and agreements.
Hung Cao: Protect US jobs and products against unfair trade practices.
Glenn Elliott: I will support fair trade that benefits our workers.
Mark Lamb: United States must decouple our economy from China.
Royce White: Globalism enslaves free people & destroys businesses.
Dan Eubanks: Globalist Agenda video on campaign website.
John Deaton: Return American jobs lost to China with fair trade deals.
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Government Reform
Adam Schiff: Need to pass historic voting rights protection legislation.
Elissa Slotkin: Proud to have never taken a dime of corporate PAC money.
Jim Banks: Fought unconstitutional efforts to federalize our elections.
Katie Porter: Only House Democrat to oppose return of earmarks.
Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress.
David Costello: Mandate automatic voter registration, early and mail voting.
Sam Brown: Nevada lands belong to the people, not DC bureaucrats.
Sam Brown: Election integrity legislation will be a top priority.
Andy Kim: No officials having stock ownership in individual companies.
Marc Carmichael: Committed to confirming fair and impartial federal judges.
James Craig: Regulations act as an obstacle for innovation, stifle growth.
James Craig: Congressional term limits would help fix dysfunction.
Steve Garvey: Get government out of the way of small businesses.
Mike Katz: Alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses & start-ups.
Scott Parkinson: Will fight for term limits on Members of Congress.
Reid Rasner: Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, DC!
Brad Wilson: Opposes unnecessary or burdensome cryptocurrency regulation.
Eric Hansen: We need transparency and expanded federal agency disclosures.
Preston Love: Expand early voting; combat voter suppression.
Reid Rasner: Term limits are CRITICAL to fix Washington, DC!
Trent Staggs: The ruling elite have created a regulatory state run amok.
Hung Cao: You had better be required to show an ID to vote.
Mark Lamb: Protect our elections with staunch Voter ID laws.
Nella Domenici: Against never-ending regulations imposing costly compliance.
Ty Pinkins: We must make voting as easy and as efficient as possible.
Dan Osborn: Pass term limits for Congress, 12 years in each chamber.
Mike Sapraicone: Supports Congressional term limits for accountability.
Angela Alsobrooks: Expand voting rights; ban gerrymandering.
Jim Marchant: Internet pioneer fought efforts to overly regulate it.
Jim Marchant: Wants to overhaul the fraudulent election system in Nevada.
John Deaton: Strong supporter of term limits .
Laphonza Butler: Fight voter suppression; combat misinformation.
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Gun Control
Alex Mooney: A+ Rating from the National Rifle Association.
Barbara Lee: Banning assault weapons a crucial and long-overdue action.
Elissa Slotkin: First rep to have two school shootings in her district.
Matt Dolan: Keep firearm dealers open during pandemic-related shutdowns.
Tim Sheehy: The radical gun control agenda threatens 2d Amendment rights.
Kelly Ayotte: Defend our constitutional carry status, block infringements.
Roland Gutierrez: Been a leading voice in state senate on gun violence.
Sam Brown: I will always fight to protect the Second Amendment.
Gloria Johnson: Demanded gun safety measures after mass school shooting.
Marc Carmichael: Ban military style assault weapons, pass red flag law.
James Craig: Armed, law-abiding populace is the best deterrent for crime.
Carl Sherman: Supports comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes.
Reid Rasner: For the inclusion of firearm safety education in schools.
Brad Wilson: Led the fight to bring Constitutional Carry to Utah.
Carl Sherman: Supports comprehensive background checks, closing loopholes.
Josh Eisen: 99% of all background checks to be completed within 3 hours.
Trent Staggs: Those wanting to take guns are responsible for crime wave.
Hung Cao: Places with most gun violence have strictest gun control.
Mark Lamb: The Second Amendment is a God-given right.
Ty Pinkins: Ban assault rifles; enact comprehensive background checks.
Dan Eubanks: Second Amendment Protections video on campaign website.
Dan Osborn: Combat school shootings while protecting the 2nd Amendment.
Angela Alsobrooks: Close gun show loophole; ban AR-15s and bump stocks.
Raul Garcia: Cuba's tyrannical government banned people from owning guns.
Royce White: 2nd Amendment safeguards the freedoms of country's citizens.
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Health Care
Ruben Gallego: Supports Medicaid and Medicare expansion.
Tim Sheehy: Government control of health care has made things worse.
David Trone: Championed fight against addiction, mental health crisis.
Kelly Ayotte: Growing need in state for more mental health services.
Roland Gutierrez: Established the Warrior Resiliency Center to treat PTSD .
Sam Brown: Competition--not government--drives medical innovations.
Andy Kim: Expand Medicare: cover vision, hearing, and dental benefits.
Marc Carmichael: Lower drugs costs; push for Medicare for all.
Tammy Murphy: Expand Medicaid coverage for women a year after childbirth.
Mike Katz: Ensure universal access to quality affordable healthcare.
Scott Parkinson: Against Leftist radicals' plan to end Medicare as we know it.
Angela Alsobrooks: Expand Medicaid, pass Medicare buy-in option.
David Costello: Offer Medicare, including dental/vision, to all who want it.
Eric Hansen: Allow Medicare/Medicaid to negotiate price of drugs .
Eric Hovde: The ACA has failed to live up to its expectation.
Josh Eisen: Medicare-for-all is unrealistic and un-American.
Preston Love: Universal access to affordable healthcare; expand Medicaid.
Hung Cao: Americans are unaware of medications now unavailable.
Caroline Gleich: Ensure affordable and quality healthcare for all.
Glenn Elliott: Expand Medicaid; bring down prescription drug costs.
Royce White: Demanded NBA spearhead conversation on mental health.
Royce White: COVID vaccine mandates violate religious freedom.
Ty Pinkins: Supports the expansion of Medicaid in Mississippi.
Dan Osborn: Stop handing huge subsidies to super-profitable Big Pharma.
John Deaton: Don’t let ObamaCare tax credits sunset.
Laphonza Butler: Affordable & just health care with equitable access.
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Homeland Security
Alex Mooney: Prioritize the well-being of our service members & veterans.
Jim Banks: Committed to investing in our men and women in uniform.
Katie Porter: Voted against defense budget higher than what was requested.
Tim Sheehy: Government must stop overlooking our veteran community.
Tim Sheehy: We need to fund our military and stand strong against China.
Frank LaRose: Underfunding military is biggest threat to national security.
Kelly Ayotte: Ensure every veteran receives the support they need.
Andy Kim: Helped veteran-owned businesses compete on federal projects.
Steve Garvey: Modernize our military; achieve peace through strength.
Mike Katz: Support active military; veterans a national imperative.
Angela Alsobrooks: Supports maintaining the strength of the U.S. military.
Angela Alsobrooks: Expand programs aimed at ending veteran homelessness.
Trent Staggs: Maintain the air superiority making us world's "Top Gun".
Hung Cao: We need a strong military to keep pace with foreign threats.
Caroline Gleich: Advocate policies that support veterans' rights & healthcare.
Glenn Elliott: Beyond healthcare, our veterans deserve robust support.
Mark Lamb: Supporting our military means supporting military families.
Dan Osborn: We must pay servicemen and women a competitive wage.
Bob McDermott: Stop wokeism in military and stop CCP land buys.
John Deaton: Expand Veterans Choice Program to outside the VA .
Laphonza Butler: Jobs & healthcare for 1.6 million veterans.
David Costello: Expand military and intelligence gathering alliances.
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Immigration
Matthew Corey: Finish the wall! End sanctuary cities & states!
Tim Sheehy: Finally put an end to illegal immigration once and for all.
David Costello: Comprehensive reform, resolve nation's worker shortages.
Kelly Ayotte: Enforce a zero-tolerance policy for sanctuary cities.
Sam Brown: American sovereignty depends on full control of our borders.
Kari Lake: Deport & ban anyone entering outside official port of entry.
James Craig: Large-scale migration at Mexican border is an invasion.
Angela Alsobrooks: Pro reform including pathway for citizenship for those here.
Brad Wilson: Stop illegals, drugs, and terrorists coming into our country.
Eric Hovde: Our laws need to be enforced and our borders strengthened.
Josh Eisen: Lay out a path to legalization for 12 million undocumented.
Trent Staggs: American hating globalists support illegal immigration.
Hung Cao: What is happening at our southern border is an invasion.
Mark Lamb: We need to return to Trump-era policies, finish the Wall.
Nella Domenici: Erect physical barriers; reinstate "Remain in Mexico".
Royce White: Open borders in conflict with the value of my citizenship.
Ty Pinkins: We need reform providing a reasonable path to citizenship.
Dan Eubanks: Immigration/Border Control video on campaign website.
Dan Osborn: Illegal immigration is detrimental to every American worker.
Mike Sapraicone: Secure our border; stop the tidal wave of illegal immigrants.
Jim Marchant: The border, both North and South, needs to be shut down.
John Deaton: Right to shelter makes MA Ground Zero in migrant crisis.
Laphonza Butler: Fair Day for Kids in Court: lawyers for unaccompanied kids.
Patricia Morgan: Close the border; finish the wall; keep "remain in Mexico".
Valerie McCray: Stop using immigration as a scapegoat for America's problems.
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Jobs
Lucas Kunce: Corrupt pols attack workers with "Right-to-Work" schemes.
Tim Sheehy: Dedicated to agriculture community & ranching tradition.
Leslie Love: Sponsored legislation on pay equity& women in skilled trades.
Gerald Malloy: Rejuvenate America's entrepreneurial spirit: grow jobs.
Angela Alsobrooks: Raise minimum wage to $15/hr. and index it to inflation.
Angela Alsobrooks: Pass the PRO Act to strengthen workers' rights.
David Costello: Increase federal Child and Earned Income Tax Credits.
Josh Eisen: Incentivize unions to open their membership to freelancers.
Glenn Elliott: Strengthen organized labor's power of collective bargaining.
Dan Osborn: Pass the PRO Act, $50,000 fines for labor law violations.
Dan Osborn: Raise the federal minimum wage to Nebraska's wage [$12/hr.].
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Principles & Values
Bernie Moreno: Priority: what is good for American workers and families?
Lucas Kunce: Never forget the community you signed up to serve.
Peter Ricketts: We remain the cornerstone of global peace and prosperity.
Ruben Gallego: America can be a responsible leader on the world stage.
Scott Parkinson: Parkinson is a Christian, husband, father and conservative .
Lisa Blunt Rochester: Bright Hope Church instilled family with hope and resilience.
Tim Sheehy: Work to build a future where we restore American greatness.
Frank LaRose: Great progress for freedom for all makes America exceptional.
Kelly Ayotte: NH is one election away from turning into Massachusetts.
Sam Brown: After injury Sam recognized God had given him a new life.
Andy Kim: Inject some integrity and civility back into our politics.
Steve Garvey: Holds MLB NL record for consecutive games played (1,207).
Carl Sherman: A proud father. Pastor. Husband. And dedicated Democrat.
Mike Katz: The two major parties are root cause of our divisive society.
Mike Katz: American Dream is based on freedom and individual rights.
Scott Parkinson: A Christian, husband, father, and conservative Virginian.
Reid Rasner: Our Bill of Rights bestows upon us God-given freedoms.
Reid Rasner: The best government is a small government.
Brad Wilson: Need to restore the values that have made our country great.
Demi Kouzounas: Donated time for dental care for children, needy, elderly.
Eric Hansen: Eric Hansen is NOT a politician; that's a good thing.
Eric Hovde: We can restore the American Dream by coming together.
John Deaton: I am the grateful embodiment of the American Dream.
Josh Eisen: American freedom is special and cannot be taken for granted.
Josh Eisen: Law doesn't compel public space void of spiritual expression.
Josh Eisen: We have the best laws in the history of mankind.
Preston Love: Attributes his achievements to his faith in Jesus Christ.
Raul Garcia: Work to find commonsense solutions that cross party lines.
Robert Hyde: Supports Trump's vision of renewing American greatness.
Trent Staggs: Jesus Christ at the center of their family of two children.
Trent Staggs: Wokeness is a false religion with no business in government.
Hung Cao: Prosecution of Trump is weaponization of Justice Department.
Hung Cao: Military denied religious exemptions over COVID vaccines.
Caroline Gleich: Family loss led to becoming a professional ski mountaineer.
Mark Lamb: Living abroad gave him a deep appreciation for America.
Royce White: Replace rampant corruption with sacred honor in government.
Royce White: World is dominated by materialism; it's an abject failure.
Scott Morrow: Earned a Cho Dan Black Belt in World Taekwondo.
Ty Pinkins: Working in cotton fields taught him value of hard work.
Ty Pinkins: We're still feeling effects of January 6th insurrection.
Karla May: Youth minister at Grow 2 Go Christian Center.
Karla May: Represents 4th State Senatorial District since 2019.
Dan Eubanks: Make Mississippi a Sanctuary State for every person of Faith.
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Social Security
Alex Mooney: Reform Social Security to prevent insolvency & tax increases.
Katie Porter: Increase benefits, improve adjustments for inflation.
Tim Sheehy: Will fight to preserve benefits seniors have earned.
David Costello: Raise FICA tax cap, increase benefits to low-income retirees.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: Will always fight to protect Medicare & Social Security.
James Craig: Eliminate taxation of Social Security benefits.
Angela Alsobrooks: Opposes defunding or privatizing Social Security, Medicare.
Eric Hansen: We need to add 401(k)+ benefit options for future retirees.
Hung Cao: We have the money to meet commitments to Social Security.
Glenn Elliott: Oppose any attempts to undermine these critical programs.
Mike Sapraicone: Will defend benefits that seniors have earned.
John Deaton: Honor our commitments & replenish our national trust fund.
John Curtis: Make sure its sustainable for future generations.
Patricia Morgan: Saving and strengthening it is a necessity.
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Tax Reform
Matthew Corey: Extend the Trump tax cuts! Stop taxing tip income!
Adam Schiff: We need to ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share.
Peter Ricketts: Enacted $1 billion in annual state tax relief.
Ruben Gallego: End tax loopholes and exorbitant giveaways for the rich.
David Costello: Ensure tax fairness via progressive tax reforms.
Frank LaRose: The only candidate who has never voted to raise taxes.
Kelly Ayotte: Never allow an income or sales tax to be imposed in NH.
Marc Carmichael: No more gratuitous tax cuts for the rich and corporations.
James Craig: The estate tax is a policy failure and should be eliminated.
Steve Garvey: Career politicians increased taxes and fees, raised costs.
Mike Katz: Reduce corporate tax burdens; simplify the tax code.
Brad Wilson: Led the fight in Utah to cut taxes by more than $1 billion.
Eric Hansen: We need to move towards a flatter, simpler tax system.
Trent Staggs: Fought to lower every tax and fee I can get my hands on.
Dan Osborn: Close loopholes multi-nationals use to avoid paying taxes.
Dan Osborn: Overtime wages should not bump one into a higher bracket.
Mike Sapraicone: Restore the State and Local Tax ("SALT") deduction.
Demi Kouzounas: Inflationary spending that is punishing taxpayers.
Jim Marchant: Lower corporate taxes creates jobs & economy explodes.
Caroline Gleich: Giant corporations and ultra-wealthy should pay fair share.
Royce White: I want to cut taxes for as many Americans as possible.
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Technology
Sam Brown: Vigorously enforce antitrust laws against Big Tech.
Mike Rogers: Works with companies to protect data from bad-acting China.
Angela Alsobrooks: Invest in infrastructure including high-speed internet.
David Costello: Require social media to adhere to strict privacy rules.
John Deaton: Drawn to cryptocurrency helping underprivileged & unbanked.
Preston Love: Invest in rural infrastructure; improve broadband access.
Caroline Gleich: Revise Patriot Act to enhance digital privacy protections.
Royce White: Use anti-trust to break up big tech, social media companies.
Dan Osborn: Right to Repair is a critically important, bipartisan issue.
Dan Osborn: Increase fines for violating federal rail safety laws.
Laphonza Butler: Largest investment in infrastructure in nearly a century.
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War & Peace
Lucas Kunce: Negotiated for fewer arms, less chance of conflict.
John Deaton: Israel has the absolute right to defend itself .
John Deaton: Only finance Ukraine with metrics for tactical independence.
Nella Domenici: Hamas must be destroyed; Israel-Hamas war is ours too.
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Welfare & Poverty
Barbara Lee: Ending poverty is a moral and economic imperative .
Preston Love: Address Black poverty to address lack of Black voting.
John Deaton: Mother held family together with food stamps, welfare.
Karla May: St. Louis Philanthropic Organization: involved for 25 years.
Laphonza Butler: Address housing shortage & decades-long racial disparities.
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The above quotations are from Survey of 2024 Senate campaign websites.
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