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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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2026 Idaho Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 ID Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- David Roth (10) Idaho Democratic Nominee
- Jim Risch (4) Idaho Former Republican Governor (2006-2007); U.S. Senator
- Todd Achilles (15) Independent Challenger Idaho
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Idaho 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- KIVI-TV, "Idaho Senator Jim Risch says Republicans are not cutting Social Security benefits," by Don Nelson, Apr 16, 2025, (Link)
- The New York Post, "Bipartisan leaders in Congress introduce bill reaffirming US support for Taiwan," by Josh Christenson and Victor Nava, Feb. 21, 2025, (Link)
- KHQ, "Idaho Senator Jim Risch leads effort to end DEI in federal workforce," by Joee Taylor, Feb 21, 2025, (Link)
- CBS-2-Iowa, on letter to NCAA from 22 Senators, "Joni Ernst urges NCAA to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's sports," by Tyler Downey, August 8, 2024, (Link)
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Abortion
Todd Achilles: Women should make their own health care decisions.
David Roth: Abortion rights should protected nationally, not by state.
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Budget & Economy
Todd Achilles: We need leaders who will pay down the debt.
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Civil Rights
Jim Risch: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
Jim Risch: Permanently eliminate DEI initiatives in federal workforce.
David Roth: First openly gay statewide nominee in Idaho.
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Corporations
Todd Achilles: Prohibit corporate ownership of single family homes.
Todd Achilles: Restore competition in Internet search and advertising.
David Roth: We must look at ways to address consolidation and monopolies.
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Crime
Todd Achilles: Adherence to the rule of law is non-negotiable.
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Education
Todd Achilles: Tuition voucher tax credit system has little accountability.
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Energy & Oil
David Roth: We must accept that climate change is real.
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Environment
David Roth: Local management of public lands, not national mandates.
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Foreign Policy
Jim Risch: America does not recognize China's claim over Taiwan.
David Roth: US is taking more aggressive approach instead of steady hand.
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Government Reform
Todd Achilles: Pass a Constitutional amendment on term limits.
David Roth: End Citizens United--get big money out of politics.
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Gun Control
Todd Achilles: I believe that every Constitutional Amendment is sacred .
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Health Care
David Roth: Healthcare is a human right, every Idahoan gets coverage.
Todd Achilles: We should maintain ACA healthcare tax credits.
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Homeland Security
Todd Achilles: Don't use military to enforce religious freedom elsewhere.
Todd Achilles: Military only used when America's security is at risk.
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Immigration
Todd Achilles: Stop the flow of undocumented immigrants.
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Jobs
David Roth: Supports a living wage and policies that actually raise pay.
David Roth: Strengthen the right to organize and bargain collectively.
Todd Achilles: Employers should pay their workers a livable wage.
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Principles & Values
Todd Achilles: The two-party system has failed America.
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Social Security
Jim Risch: Accusations about Republican cuts are not going to happen.
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Tax Reform
Todd Achilles: Unwind tax breaks for the rich; it never trickles down.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- David Roth Idaho Democratic Nominee
- Jim Risch Idaho Former Republican Governor (2006-2007); U.S. Senator
- Todd Achilles Independent Challenger Idaho
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The above quotations are from 2026 Idaho Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Idaho Senate race 2026:
Jim Risch(R,incumbent)
vs.David Roth(D)
vs.Todd Achilles(I)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Crapo up for re-election: 2022 ID Debates:
 Incumbent Mike Crapo(R)
vs.David Roth(D nominee)
vs.James Vandermaas(D,withdrew)
vs.Natalie Fleming(R,lost primary)
2020 Idaho Senate debates:
Jim Risch(R)
vs.Nancy Harris(D)
vs.Paulette Jordan(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
2016 Idaho Senate debates, Crapo vs.Sturgill
2014 Idaho Senate debates, Crapo vs. Mitchell
2008 Idaho Senate debate, Rammell vs. Risch vs. LaRocco
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