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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 Maine Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 ME Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Graham Platner (21) Democratic Challenger Maine
- Janet Mills (6) Maine Democratic Maine Governor
- Shenna Bellows (1) Maine Democratic Challenger
- Susan Collins (3) Republican Sr Senator Maine
- Troy Jackson (9) Maine Democratic challenger
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Maine 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- Bangor Daily News, "Troy Jackson predicted Donald Trump's trade appeal. Now he's fighting tariffs.," by Benjamin Kail, July 24, 2026, (Link)
- NewsCenterMaine, "'Scrap the cap': What Maine's US Senate candidates would do to fix Social Security," by Jane Park, July 16, 2026, (Link)
- Maine AFL-CIO, "Troy Jackson and Shenna Bellows Denounce Anti-Public School Organization Bankrolling Nirav Shah TV Ads," by Andy O'Brien, 26 May, 2026, (Link)
- AdWatch: Troy Jackson for Senate (D-ME), downloaded 5/26/26, (Link)
- Bangor Daily News, "Janet Mills calls transgender athlete referendum a Republican 'political ploy'," by Benjamin Kail and Michael Shepherd, April 17, 2026, (Link)
- Portland Press Herald, "Janet Mills says she opposes attempts to stop funding Israel's defenses," by Randy Billings, April 17, 2026, (Link)
- WGME-13, "'The man is crazy': Gov. Mills blasts Pres. Trump over economy, tariffs," April 17, 2026, (Link)
- Bangor Daily News, "Susan Collins applauds Supreme Court decision striking down Trump's emergency tariffs," by Christopher Burns, February 20, 2026, (Link)
- The Daily Beast Podcast, "Why Trump's Crimes Require Punishment: Candidate," by Erkki Forster, January 19, 2026, (Link)
- News Center Maine, "In new interview, Graham Platner discusses gun control, transgender rights, military record, and family," by Phil Hirschkorn, November 20, 2025, (Link)
- WGME, "Gov. Mills not implementing some parts of 'big, beautiful bill'," October 7, 2025, (Link)
- Maine Morning Star, "Sen. Collins said Democrats' health care demands will 'prolong shutdown'," by Eesha Pendharkar and Lauren McCauley, October 6, 2025, (Link)
- WABI News Desk, "Gov. Janet Mills signs proclamation reflecting on 90th anniversary of Social Security," Aug. 22, 2025, (Link)
- WGME, "Sen. Collins introduces bill to allow religious workers on temporary visas to stay longer," April 8, 2025, (Link)
- Maine Public Radio (NPR), "Donald Trump targets Susan Collins over proposed Canadian tariffs," by Kevin Miller, April 3, 2025, (Link)
- MainePublic.com, "Janet Mills welcomes suspension of tariffs on Canada but says chaos harms Maine's economy," by Kevin Miller, March 6, 2025, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Graham Platner: I support a strong federal guarantee of the right to choose.
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Budget & Economy
Graham Platner: Bring back serious federal support for building housing.
Troy Jackson: We're all getting crushed on healthcare; housing; heat.
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Civil Rights
Janet Mills: Anti-trans athletes ballot question is cruel.
Graham Platner: Pass federal LGBTQ anti-discrimination legislation.
Troy Jackson: Pass comprehensive civil rights legislation for LGBTQ+.
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Crime
Graham Platner: Crimes committed by Trump administration must be punished.
Troy Jackson: Dismantle and abolish ICE.
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Drugs
Graham Platner: I support legalization of cannabis, clemency.
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Education
Graham Platner: Oppose any federal support for private school vouchers.
Shenna Bellows: Opposes voucher programs and private school subsidies.
Troy Jackson: Opposes voucher programs and private school subsidies.
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Environment
Graham Platner: Strengthen Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
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Foreign Policy
Janet Mills: Would not support stopping defensive arms sales to Israel.
Graham Platner: Use every means available to America to end Gaza war.
Troy Jackson: No U.S. tax dollars to Israel's military.
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Free Trade
Janet Mills: Broad tariffs increase prices, cause havoc to economy.
Susan Collins: Voted with Democrats to undo tariffs on Canadian goods.
Janet Mills: Trump's tariffs took a wrecking ball to the economy.
Graham Platner: Trump's tariffs were obviously unconstitutional.
Troy Jackson: Trump's Canadian tariffs could directly hit Maine industries.
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Government Reform
Graham Platner: Pass an amendment to ban billionaires buying elections.
Graham Platner: Support term limits for all Congressional representatives.
Troy Jackson: Protect the right to vote and organize for every American.
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Gun Control
Graham Platner: For red flag law, opposes badly drafted assault weapons ban.
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Health Care
Susan Collins: Extend ACA tax credits, but also need some reforms.
Graham Platner: I will be a strong supporter of a Medicare for All system.
Graham Platner: I will oppose ANY cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
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Homeland Security
Graham Platner: Pay service people a fair wage.
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Immigration
Susan Collins: Allow foreign religious workers to stay in the U.S.
Graham Platner: We need strong border security and a path to citizenship.
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Jobs
Graham Platner: Protect right to organize, punish illegal union-busting.
Graham Platner: Raise the federal minimum wage and index it to inflation.
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Social Security
Janet Mills: Recommit to the promise of the Social Security Act.
Graham Platner: Lift the payroll tax cap to make Social Security solvent.
Troy Jackson: Don't raise retirement age; scrap the cap.
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Tax Reform
Janet Mills: Legislature must act on conforming to federal tax changes.
Graham Platner: We must pass a billionaire minimum tax.
Troy Jackson: Tax the billionaires and greedy corporations.
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War & Peace
Graham Platner: I will never vote to send Americans into a pointless war.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Maine Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Maine Senate race 2026:
Susan Collins(R,incumbent)
vs.Janet Mills(D)
vs.Graham Platner(D,withdrew)
vs.Troy Jackson(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
Sen. King up for re-election in 2024;
2024 ME Senate debates:
 Angus King(I,incumbent)
vs.Demi Kouzounas(R)
vs.David Costello(D)
2020 Maine Senate debates:
Susan Collins(R)
vs.Betsy Sweet(D)
vs.Sara Gideon(D)
vs.Susan Rice(D)
2018 Maine Senate debates,
King(I)
vs.Brakey(R)
vs.Lyons(L)
vs.Ringelstein(D)
2012 Maine Senate debates, King vs. Summers vs. Matt Dunlap
2008 Maine Senate debate, Collins vs. Allen
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