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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 Kansas Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 KS Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Adam Hamilton (15) Democratic Challenger Kansas
- Patrick Schmidt (12) Democratic Challenger Kansas
- Roger Marshall (4) Republican U.S. Rep Kansas-1
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Kansas 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- UM News, "On the road with Rev. Adam Hamilton in Kansas," by Jim Patterson, July 17, 2026, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Democratic state senator in Kansas eager to break through pack in crowded U.S. Senate race," by Tim Carpenter, May 4, 2026, (Link)
- Religious News Service, "Kansas last sent a Democrat to the Senate in 1932. A megachurch pastor aims to change that.," by Kathryn Post, May 1, 2026, (Link)
- Newsmax, "US Senate Bid by Kansas' Celebrity Clergyman Excites Dems," by John Gizzi, 01 May 2026, (Link)
- St. Albert Gazette, "The pastor of the nation's largest Methodist church is running for the US Senate in Kansas," by Heather Hollingsworth and John Hanna, Apr 30, 2026, (Link)
- Wichita Eagle, "Well-known KC pastor Hamilton enters Senate race. What's it all mean?," by Dion Lefler, April 30, 2026, (Link)
- KSAL, "Hamilton to Run For US Senate," by Todd Pittenger, April 30, 2026, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Kansas House speaker wants to slash $200 million from state budget, target Medicaid for cuts," by Tim Carpenter, August 25, 2025, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Kansas congressional candidates with military experience criticize Trump's handling of Iran war," by Sherman Smith, April 16, 2026, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Kansas House speaker wants to slash $200 million from state budget, target Medicaid for cuts," by Tim Carpenter, August 25, 2025, (Link)
- KNSS (Audacy.com), "Senator Marshall (KS) behind legislation: more penalties for criminal flag-burners," June 13, 2025, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Kansas Senate Democrat breaks from party to add tax credit to fetal child support bill," by Anna Kaminski, March 13, 2025, (Link)
- Wall Street Journal, "Sen. Roger Marshall: 'Patriot' Farmers Will Support Tariffs Despite Pain," by Gavin Bade, 3/4/25, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Kansas police could sell, give away guns seized without criminal convictions under Senate bill," by Anna Kaminski, February 27, 2025, (Link)
- KSNT, "Sen. Marshall introduces bill to cut Social Security taxation," by Colter Robinson, Feb 5, 2025, (Link)
- The Topeka Capital-Journal, "We must not avert our eyes from the tragic history of Jan. 6, 2021," Patrick Schmidt, Feb. 2, 2025, (Link)
- Topeka Capital-Journal, "Kansas senator's resolution condemns Trump's pardon of violent Jan. 6 offenders," by Jack Harvel, Jan. 23, 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)
- The Lawrence Times, "Candidates for Kansas Senate District 19 discuss school funding, Medicaid and more in forum," by Mackenzie Clark, July 13, 2024, (Link)
- The Kansas City Star, "This Kansas church group was headed to Israel. A day before they docked, the war began ," by Anna Spoerre, October 11, 2023, (Link)
- Kansas Reflector, "Democrat launches biting critique during TV debate for Kansas congressional seat," by Sherman Smith, November 4, 2022, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Adam Hamilton: Voted against tougher abortion restrictions in Kansas.
Patrick Schmidt: Proposed tax credit for fetal child support bill.
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Budget & Economy
Adam Hamilton: Prices up, government is not meant to make things worse.
Patrick Schmidt: Budget cuts over Medicaid inefficiency based on lies.
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Civil Rights
Adam Hamilton: Allow churches to decide whether to allow gay marriage.
Roger Marshall: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
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Crime
Patrick Schmidt: Condemned pardon of Jan. 6 rioters convicted of violence.
Roger Marshall: Proposes harsher penalties for burning American flag.
Patrick Schmidt: Condemned pardons of Jan. 6 insurrectionists.
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Drugs
Patrick Schmidt: Federal legalization of marijuana is a no-brainer.
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Education
Patrick Schmidt: Lift all families, especially those with special needs kids.
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Energy & Oil
Adam Hamilton: Supports all of the above energy production.
Patrick Schmidt: Leverage tax credits so people can be more energy efficient.
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Foreign Policy
Adam Hamilton: Israel/Palestine is complex; Hamas' actions unacceptable.
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Free Trade
Adam Hamilton: Trump's tariffs have hurt Kansans.
Patrick Schmidt: Trump's approach to tariffs damaged international markets.
Roger Marshall: Patriotic farmers will support tariffs despite downside.
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Government Reform
Adam Hamilton: Pass a constitutional amendment establishing term limits.
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Gun Control
Patrick Schmidt: Police should dispose of seized guns through public auction.
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Health Care
Adam Hamilton: Make healthcare accessible to rural Kansas.
Patrick Schmidt: Medicaid helps people get back to work.
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Homeland Security
Adam Hamilton: Objects to the militarization of ICE.
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Immigration
Adam Hamilton: Bible commands treating foreigners with love and fairness.
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Jobs
Adam Hamilton: Restore equity by strengthening the right to organize.
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Principles & Values
Adam Hamilton: Asking if this was God's will, we prayed and fasted.
Adam Hamilton: Rekindle faith in the American Dream through decency.
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Social Security
Adam Hamilton: We need to protect social security.
Roger Marshall: Introduced bill to cut taxes on Social Security benefits.
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Tax Reform
Adam Hamilton: Use tax incentives to help first time home buyers.
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War & Peace
Patrick Schmidt: We don't know why we're fighting in Iran.
Patrick Schmidt: Iran war puts troops in harm's way, causing economic pain.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Kansas Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Kansas Senate race 2026:
Roger Marshall(R,incumbent)
vs.Patrick Schmidt(D)
vs.Adam Hamilton(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Moran up for re-election: 2022 KS debates:
 Incumbent Jerry Moran(R)
vs.Mark Holland(D,nominee)
vs.2020 Congressional candidate Michael Soetaert(D)
2020 Kansas Senate debates:
Pat Roberts(R,retired)
vs.Barbara Bollier(D)
vs.Barry Grissom(D)
vs.Dave Lindstrom(R)
vs.Jake LaTurner(R)
vs.Kris Kobach(R)
vs.Roger Marshall(R)
vs.Susan Wagle(R)
2016 Kansas Senate debates, Moran vs.Wiesner
2014 Kansas Senate debates, Roberts vs. Orman vs. Wolf
2010 Kansas Senate debates, Moran vs. Tiahrt
2008 Kansas Senate debate, Roberts vs. Slattery
Former Sen. Sen. Sam Brownback
authored From Power to Purpose
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