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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 Nebraska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 NE Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Jim Pillen (3) Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Lynne Walz (6) Nebraska Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Rick Beard (20) Nebraska Legal Marijuana Party
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Nebraska 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Nebraska Governor race, 9/21/2026, (Rick Beard, Legal Marijuana Now Party, Link)
- Nebraska Public Media, "Former Democratic senator officially announces gubernatorial campaign," by Macy Byars, Jan. 21, 2026, (Link)
- Nebraska Examiner, "Former State Sen. Lynne Walz steps toward run for Nebraska governor," by Zach Wendling, November 24, 2025, (Link)
- Nebraska Examiner, "Commission sets medical cannabis plant limits at Nebraska governor's request," by Zach Wendling, September 8, 2025, Link
- Nebraska Public Media, "Gov. Pillen touts Nebraska's bioeconomy at Governor's Summit," by Brian Beach, Aug. 14, 2025, Link
- KMTV-3 News Now, "Governor Pillen addresses farmers' tariff concerns during National AG Day in Omaha," by Hannah McIlree, Mar 18, 2025, Link
- Denver Gazette, "Nebraska lawmakers fail to move bill forward that prohibits transgender athletes from competing," by Brady Knox, April 6, 2024, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Rick Beard: Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right.
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Budget & Economy
Lynne Walz: Balancing the state's budget is a top priority.
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Civil Rights
Lynne Walz: Opposed ban on trans students from sports competition.
Rick Beard: Legally require hiring women & minorities.
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Corporations
Rick Beard: Businesses shouldn't rely on stimulus money .
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Crime
Rick Beard: Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime.
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Drugs
Jim Pillen: Limit cultivation of medical cannabis plants.
Lynne Walz: For medical marijuana, against legalization for recreation.
Rick Beard: Marijuana is not a gateway drug.
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Education
Lynne Walz: "Soft no" on state-funded vouchers for private schools.
Rick Beard: No vouchers for school choice.
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Energy & Oil
Jim Pillen: We're capturing carbon from ethanol plants.
Rick Beard: Prioritize green energy.
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Environment
Rick Beard: EPA federal actions don't hurt America.
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Families & Children
Rick Beard: Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Foreign Policy
Rick Beard: We are already a global economy and society.
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Free Trade
Rick Beard: Support & expand free trade.
Jim Pillen: Trump tariffs will cause indigestion, but not in long haul.
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Government Reform
Rick Beard: Make voter registration easier.
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Gun Control
Rick Beard: Absolute right to gun ownership.
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Health Care
Rick Beard: Support Medicare for all.
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Homeland Security
Rick Beard: Peace comes from diplomacy.
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Immigration
Rick Beard: Pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers.
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Principles & Values
Lynne Walz: Her faith remains a daily source of strength.
Rick Beard: Freedom of religion, not Christian values.
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Social Security
Rick Beard: Don't privatize Social Security.
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Tax Reform
Lynne Walz: Tax relief needs to be targeted to help working families.
Rick Beard: Higher taxes on the wealthy.
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War & Peace
Rick Beard: Stay out of foreign wars.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Jim Pillen Nebraska Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Lynne Walz Nebraska Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Rick Beard Nebraska Legal Marijuana Party
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The above quotations are from 2026 Nebraska Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Incumbent running in 2026:
NE 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
Jim Pillen(R,for re-election)
vs.Lynne Walz(D)
vs.Rick Beard(Legal Marijuana Party)
Past gubernatorial races:
NE 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
Incumbent Pete Ricketts(R,term-limited)
 Jim Pillen(R nominee)
vs.State Senator Carol Blood(D nominee)
vs.Theresa Thibodeau(R,lost primary)
vs.Brett Lindstrom(R,lost primary)
vs.Chuck Herbster(R,lost primary)
Bob Krist(D; announced for 2022 in 2019)
2018 Nebraska gubernatorial debate,
Pete Ricketts (R)
vs.Bob Krist(D)
Former contenders: Jon Bruning(R,2014)
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