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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 Louisiana Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 LA Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Bill Cassidy (15) Republican (Senate run 2014) U.S. Rep Louisiana-6
- Jamie Davis (18) Democratic Challenger Louisiana
- John Fleming (8) Republican U.S. Rep Louisiana-4
- Julia Letlow (9) Republican U.S. Rep Louisiana-5
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Louisiana 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- Washington Reporter, "Rep. Julia Letlow rolls out legislation to slash hours of paperwork required of teachers," by Matthew Foldi, June 9, 2026, (Link)
- KNOE, "Julia Letlow focuses on energy and education in Senate race," by De'Vante Martin, Jun. 1, 2026, (Link)
- Louisiana First, "Louisiana Democrat Jamie Davis pushes message to working-class during Senate campaign," by Sydney Simone, May 14, 2026, (Link)
- Louisiana Illuminator, "'I'm a country boy': Farmer Jamie Davis goes grassroots to mount US Senate challenge," by Wesley Muller, April 30, 2026, (Link)
- Americans for Tax Reform, "Representative Julia Letlow Makes "No New Taxes" Promise to Louisiana Voters," by Theresa Grover, 04/29/2026, (Link)
- KALB, "Three Democrats run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana's closed primary," by Sabrina Wilson, Apr. 28, 2026, (Link)
- WAFB-9, "Letlow files bill to redraw Louisiana's federal judicial districts," by Deon Guillory, Mar. 9, 2026, (Link)
- KSLA, "Louisiana lawmakers react to US and Israel strikes on Iran," by Joliyah Daughtry, Feb. 28, 2026, (Link)
- CBS Interview of Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana; Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 14, 2025, (Link)
- CNN SOTU Interview With Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), interview by Jake Tapper on 11/23/2025, (Link)
- Richland Beacon-News, "Letlow introduces farmer support bill," 07/10/2025, (Link)
- Presidential Prayer Team, "Senate Passes Legislation to Classify Fentanyl as Schedule I Drug," March 18, 2025, (Link)
- The Hill, "The national debt is crushing the American Dream," by Sen. Bill Cassidy, 03/17/25, (Link)
- New York Times, "A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy," by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, March 5, 2025, (Link)
- FOX News, "Who is John Fleming, the Freedom Caucus founding member challenging GOP Sen Bill Cassidy?," by Alex Nitzberg, January 24, 2025, (Link)
- Louisiana Illuminator, "U.S. House passes bill banning trans athletes from competing in women's school sports," by Shauneen Miranda, January 14, 2025, (Link)
- WDSU, "Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming announces run for Senate," by Sula Kim, Dec 5, 2024, (Link)
- KLFY, "State treasurer proposes eliminating Louisiana's personal income tax," by Britt Lofaso, Sep 5, 2024, (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)
- Concordia Sentinel, "Letlow addresses water, crime, Social Security issues in Vidalia meeting," by Joe Curtis, May 29, 2024, (Link)
- Louisiana Illuminator, "Treasurer candidate who worked for Trump says he doesn't know who won 2020 election," By Julie O'Donoghue, August 9, 2023, (Link)
- Louisiana Illuminator, "Where do Louisiana's treasurer candidates stand on investing based on social issues?," by Julie O'Donoghue, March 16, 2023, (Link)
- NOLA.com, "After her husband's death, Rep. Julia Letlow stepped up. Now she wants to make a permanent impact," by Mark Ballard, Nov 2, 2022, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Bill Cassidy: FDA slow-walking Mifepristone study & should prioritize it.
Jamie Davis: Don't unduly limit reproductive freedom on religious grounds.
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Budget & Economy
Bill Cassidy: Congress needs to fix Washington's spending problem.
John Fleming: I don't think we should raise the debt ceiling.
Jamie Davis: Strengthen the National Flood Insurance Program.
Jamie Davis: Invest in infrastructure to apply state's natural resources.
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Civil Rights
John Fleming: Concerned about firms with diversity, equity and inclusion.
Bill Cassidy: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
Jamie Davis: Afford everyone the right to do whatever they desire to do.
Julia Letlow: Only biological females should compete in women's sports.
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Crime
Julia Letlow: Sympathetic judges are releasing violent criminals.
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Drugs
Bill Cassidy: Reclassify fentanyl as a Schedule I drug.
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Education
Bill Cassidy: I support school choice to give parents the power.
Bill Cassidy: College Transparency Act will give families info they need.
John Fleming: Would eliminate the Department of Education.
Jamie Davis: Increase per-pupil funding for stronger classrooms.
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Energy & Oil
Bill Cassidy: The Left's 'energy' agenda betrays working Americans.
Jamie Davis: Louisiana energy workers should build what comes next.
Julia Letlow: Roll back energy regulations and environmental mandates.
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Foreign Policy
John Fleming: Be careful about foreign aid, but support Israel, Taiwan.
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Free Trade
Jamie Davis: His farm budget hasn't weathered Trump's tariffs.
Julia Letlow: Subsidize farmers to make up for losses from Trump tariffs.
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Government Reform
John Fleming: Has no idea if Biden won 2020 election over Trump.
Jamie Davis: Streamline permitting for small businesses & farmers.
Jamie Davis: Organize, vote, fight for fair representation.
Julia Letlow: Teachers deserve relief from the paperwork burdens.
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Gun Control
Jamie Davis: We run into wild hogs on the farm; we got bears.
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Health Care
Bill Cassidy: I've seen how government-run health care fails patients.
Bill Cassidy: Fierce proponent of vaccines, but voted for RFK Jr for HHS.
Bill Cassidy: Vaccines are safe; vaccines do not cause autism.
Bill Cassidy: Proposes Health Savings Accounts within ObamaCare.
Bill Cassidy: Reduce ObamaCare deductible from $6000 via tax-free accounts.
Jamie Davis: Maintain ACA subsidies in Health Insurance Marketplace.
Jamie Davis: Support a transition to Medicare option for all.
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Homeland Security
Bill Cassidy: Focused on improving veteran access to quality health care.
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Immigration
Bill Cassidy: Our immigration system rewards those who break the law.
Jamie Davis: Update laws to provide legal pathways and strong enforcement.
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Jobs
Jamie Davis: Steadily increase the Federal minimum wages.
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Principles & Values
Julia Letlow: Sponsored one of Republican's "Commitment to America" bills.
John Fleming: I will fight to put America and Louisiana first.
John Fleming: Haven't seen evidence anyone harmed in Jan. 6 insurrection.
Jamie Davis: An independent-minded farmer and Christian family man.
Jamie Davis: Race don't have anything to do with hard work.
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Social Security
Bill Cassidy: Republicans don't want to take away benefits Americans need.
Julia Letlow: Restore benefits for retired government employees.
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Tax Reform
John Fleming: Wants state to get rid of state personal income tax entirely.
Jamie Davis: Provide benefits to working families not the wealthy.
Julia Letlow: Signed pledge to oppose and vote against tax hikes.
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Technology
Jamie Davis: Make developers pay costs for data center energy needs.
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War & Peace
Julia Letlow: America won't tolerate Iran's threats to national security.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Louisiana Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Louisiana Senate race 2026:
Bill Cassidy(R,incumbent)
vs.John Fleming(R)
vs.Julia Letlow(R)
vs.Jamie Davis(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. Kennedy up for re-election: 2022 LA debates:
 Incumbent John Kennedy(R)
vs.Luke Mixon(D)
vs.Gary Chambers(D)
2020 Louisiana Senate debates:
Bill Cassidy(R)
vs.Adrian Perkins(D)
vs.Antoine Pierce(D)
2016 Louisiana Senate debates, Kennedy vs.Campbell
2014 Louisiana Senate debates, Cassidy vs. Landrieu vs. Maness
2008 Louisiana Senate debate, Landrieu vs. Kennedy
2004 Louisiana Senate debate, Vitter vs. John vs. Kennedy
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