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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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2026 Colorado Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 CO Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Janak Joshi (11) Republican Challenger Colorado
- John Hickenlooper (3) Colorado Democratic Colorado Governor
- Julie Gonzales (9) Democratic Challenger Colorado
- Mark Baisley (13) Republican Challenger Colorado
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Colorado 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- Colorado Times Recorder, "Bennet and Hickenlooper Join Senate Colleagues To Introduce Bill to Safeguard Social Security," by Owen Swallow, September 17, 2025, (Link)
- Colorado Newsline, "Colorado businesses struggle amid uncertainty of fluctuating Trump tariffs," by Lindsey Toomer, May 27, 2025, (Link)
- KKTV, "Lawmakers react to new bill in Congress that would change requirements to register to vote," by Cameron Dean, Apr. 18, 2025, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Janak Joshi: 100% Pro-Life and supports traditional family values.
Julie Gonzales: Expand access to abortion and gender affirming care.
Mark Baisley: Consistently voted against strengthening abortion protection.
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Budget & Economy
Mark Baisley: Will slash waste with the precision of a tech CEO.
Julie Gonzales: Build an economy that works for everyday people.
Janak Joshi: Not once did he vote for a fee, tax, or spending increase.
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Civil Rights
Janak Joshi: Men don't belong in women's sports or women's bathrooms.
Mark Baisley: LGBTQ+ people in rebellion against the nature of God.
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Crime
Janak Joshi: Democrats have prioritized the criminal over the victim.
Mark Baisley: Crime festers under soft policies; government lies about it.
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Education
Mark Baisley: Train kids for real jobs, not woke lectures.
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Energy & Oil
Julie Gonzales: We have to build mix of solar, of wind, of geothermal.
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Foreign Policy
Julie Gonzales: Self determination for all people including in Gaza.
Janak Joshi: Pull aid from Ukraine; abolish intelligence agencies.
Mark Baisley: Signed letter in support of Israel after Hamas attack.
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Free Trade
John Hickenlooper: Tariffs put an unbearable burden on small businesses.
Julie Gonzales: People want an end to the madness of tariffs.
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Government Reform
John Hickenlooper: Opposes SAVE Act imposing new voting rights restrictions.
Janak Joshi: Waste and overreach is the primary cause of inflation.
Mark Baisley: Require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
Mark Baisley: He will cut taxes & ditch job-killing regulations.
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Gun Control
Janak Joshi: Against background checks on private transactions.
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Health Care
Julie Gonzales: Will fight for Medicare for All.
Janak Joshi: Was forced to surrender his medical license.
Mark Baisley: Narrow eligibility for health insurance subsidies.
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Homeland Security
Julie Gonzales: Support arms embargoes for all oppressive regimes.
Mark Baisley: I'm very nervous about using our military domestically.
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Immigration
Mark Baisley: Reverse laws shielding criminal illegals; restore order.
Julie Gonzales: Prohibit landlords from asking about immigration status.
Janak Joshi: Colorado punched in the mouth by illegal immigration.
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Principles & Values
Janak Joshi: Described himself as "Pro-Trump, America First Republican".
Mark Baisley: Sponsored bill to put "In God We Trust" on license plates.
Mark Baisley: The government's job is to protect, not to preach.
Janak Joshi: Does not separate his faith from his political identity.
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Social Security
John Hickenlooper: Social Security benefits are not 'government waste'.
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Tax Reform
Julie Gonzales: End corporate tax giveaways.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Colorado Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Colorado Senate race 2026:
John Hickenlooper(D,incumbent)
vs.Janak Joshi(R)
vs.Julie Gonzales(D)
vs.Mark Baisley(R)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Bennet up for re-election: 2022 CO Debates:
 Incumbent Michael Bennet(D)
Challenger Joe O'Dea(R)
vs.USAF Lt. Darryl Glenn(R,withdrew)
vs.Eli Bremer(R,eliminated at Convention)
vs.State Rep. Ron Hanks(R)
2020 Colorado Senate debates:
Cory Gardner(R)
vs.Alice Madden(D)
vs.Andrew Romanoff(D)
vs.Angela Williams(D)
vs.Dan Baer(D)
vs.Ellen Burnes(D)
vs.John Hickenlooper(D)
vs.John Walsh(D)
vs.Mike Johnston(D)
2016 Colorado Senate debates, Bennet(D)vs.Glenn
2014 Colorado Senate debates, Udall vs. Gardner
2010 Colorado Senate debates, Buck vs. Bennett
2008 Colorado Senate debate, Schaffer vs. Udall
2004 Colorado Senate debate, Salazar vs. Coors
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