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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 Oklahoma Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 OK Senatorial race (number of quotes indicated):
- Alan Armstrong (6) Republican Senate Appointew Oklahoma
- Jim Priest (11) Democratic Challenger Oklahoma
- Kevin Hern (3) Republican U.S. Rep Oklahoma-1
- Markwayne Mullin (6) Republican U.S. Rep Oklahoma-2
- N`Kiyla Thomas (25) Democratic Challenger Oklahoma
- Troy Green (9) Democratic Challenger Oklahoma
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Oklahoma 2026 Senatorial debates and race coverage:
- Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, "Democratic Socialist wins Oklahoma Senate nomination," by Ray Carter, August 26, 2026, (Link)
- Jewish Telegraphic Agency, "Progressive politics notches another deep-red win in Oklahoma race, bolstered by anti-AIPAC messaging," by Sharon Udasin, August 26, 2026, (Link)
- FOX News, "Senate Republican pushes overhaul to cut red tape and speed up American energy projects," by Alex Miller, June 25, 2026, (Link)
- Oklahoma Farm Report, "EPA Clears Over Two Decades of State Implementation Plan Backlogs in Oklahoma," June 23, 2026, (Link)
- KOCO, "Sen. Alan Armstrong talks what the deal to end war with Iran means for Oklahomans," by Kylie Walker, Jun 16, 2026, (Link)
- Substack "JimPriestOK", "The New Fair Deal: Affordable Living, Affordable Housing, Affordable Healthcare," by Jim Priest, Apr 25, 2026, (Link)
- Fierce Healthcare, "RFK Jr. continues congressional hearing appearances to talk White House budget plan," by Heather Landi & Cailey Gleeson, Apr 22, 2026, (Link)
- Ballotpedia.org, "Oklahoma State Question 836, Top-Two Primary Elections Initiative (2026), downloaded 4/10/2026, (Link)
- The Journal Record, "Immigration enforcement is hitting the workplace," by Jim Priest, April 2, 2026, (Link)
- WSLS, "Oklahoma's governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year," by Sean Murphy, Associated Press, March 24, 2026, (Link)
- News 9, "Oklahoma Democrat Jim Priest enters U.S. Senate race against Mullin," by Graham Dowers, January 17, 2026, (Link)
- The Black Wall Street Times, "Oklahoma Senate Candidate N'Kiyla Jasmine Thomas Addresses Her Racial Identity," by Nehemiah Frank, December 11, 2025, (Link)
- News on 6, "Rep. Kevin Hern bill aims to ban Confucius classrooms from American schools," by Alex Cameron, December 5, 2025, (Link)
- Biodiesel Magazine, "Lawmakers urge EPA to reduce proposed RFS RVOs, block reallocation of SRE volumes," by Erin Krueger, September 10, 2025, (Link)
- The Journal Record, "On the Job: Costco chooses fairness over political pressure," by Jim Priest, August 15, 2025, (Link)
- Politico, "Mullin, Coons stay on message on Trump's tariffs," by Gregory Svirnovskiy, 04/06/2025, (Link)
- On 2026 Oklahoma Senate race: Meet the Press--March 30, 2025, Sen Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), (Link)
- Politico, "Oil executives supported Trump. Now he's causing them heartburn.," by Ben Lefebvre, 03/12/2025, (Link)
- On 2026 Oklahoma Senate race: Meet the Press--February 23, 2025, Sen Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), (Link)
- CNN State of the Union on 2026 Oklahoma Senate race: Interview With Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), November 24, 2024, (Link)
- The Hill, "GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin: Letting Oklahoma public school educators teach the Bible is a 'slippery slope'," by Filip Timotija, 11/20/24, (Link)
- Marijuana Moment ,"Here's Where All Nine House Speaker Candidates Stand On Marijuana," by Kyle Jaeger, October 23, 2023, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
N`Kiyla Thomas: Decisions about pregnancy belong to patients not politicians.
N`Kiyla Thomas: I will fight to restore Roe v. Wade federally.
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Budget & Economy
Troy Green: Keep families housed and expand home ownership opportunities.
Jim Priest: Affordable cost of living, housing, and health care.
N`Kiyla Thomas: I will fight for investment in affordable housing.
N`Kiyla Thomas: I will fight for investment in affordable housing.
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Civil Rights
N`Kiyla Thomas: I will codify marriage equality.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Representation changes outcomes.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Codify marriage equality; protect trans youth.
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Crime
Troy Green: Increase mandatory punishments for child traffickers.
Jim Priest: Investigate government wrongdoing fairly & swiftly.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect survivors from criminalization for self-defense.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect survivors from criminalization for self-defense.
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Drugs
Kevin Hern: Voted to protect state programs, oppose federal legalization.
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Education
Kevin Hern: Bar Chinese government from investing in school programs.
Troy Green: Rebuild and modernize America's public education system.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Reduce class sizes and expand early intervention.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Ensure competitive teacher pay and retention.
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Energy & Oil
Alan Armstrong: Prevent states from blocking federally approved pipelines.
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Environment
Kevin Hern: Signed on to reduce Renewable Fuel Standard obligations.
Alan Armstrong: Encourage investment while protecting environment.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Strengthen the Clean Water Act, hold polluters accountable.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Strengthen the Clean Water Act; hold polluters accountable.
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Families & Children
N`Kiyla Thomas: Families cannot thrive without reliable childcare.
N`Kiyla Thomas: I will push for paid family and medical leave.
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Foreign Policy
Markwayne Mullin: If being in NATO isn't in our best interest we should relook.
Alan Armstrong: Details of Iran's nuclear power is critical part of deal.
Jim Priest: America is strongest when we stand with our allies.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Criticism of AIPAC is not about Israel's existence.
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Free Trade
Markwayne Mullin: We have been subsidizing the Canadian economy by billions.
Markwayne Mullin: Trump's tariffs not a trade war, it's balancing our economy.
Alan Armstrong: Would gladly pay 25% tariff if permitting was reformed.
Jim Priest: End reckless tariffs & recover our international reputation.
Jim Priest: End Trade Tariffs that drive up the cost of living.
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Government Reform
Troy Green: Supports open primary ballot initiative.
Troy Green: Ban members of Congress from owning or trading stock.
Alan Armstrong: Make it easier to get permits for major infrastructure.
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Health Care
Troy Green: Protect and expand Medicare.
Alan Armstrong: Don't forget health needs of rural and tribal areas.
Jim Priest: Expand mental health and addiction care.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect and expand the Affordable Care Act.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect and expand the Affordable Care Act.
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Homeland Security
Markwayne Mullin: Hegseth qualifies as SecDef because he's a civilian.
Markwayne Mullin: Record numbers of new recruits since Trump's in office.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Ensure fair military pay that reflects real family costs.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Ensure fair military pay that reflects real family costs.
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Immigration
Jim Priest: Enforcement surge disrupts lives and businesses.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Supports ending ICE as it currently operates.
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Jobs
Troy Green: Raising worker protections, strengthening labor rights.
Jim Priest: Raise the federal minimum wage.
Jim Priest: Has led DEI training for clients .
N`Kiyla Thomas: I support 32-hour, full-pay workweek pilot programs.
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Principles & Values
Markwayne Mullin: Warns of teaching Bible by non-believer schoolteachers.
Troy Green: A longtime member of the Patriot Guard Riders.
Jim Priest: Cites his faith as a guiding influence.
N`Kiyla Thomas: N'Kiyla "Jasmine" Thomas is a proud Chickasaw citizen.
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Social Security
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect Social Security and disability benefits.
N`Kiyla Thomas: Protect Social Security and disability benefits.
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Tax Reform
Jim Priest: Create a refundable Cost-of-Living Tax Credit.
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War & Peace
Troy Green: No foreign entanglement without a clear mission.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Oklahoma Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Oklahoma Senate race 2026:
Markwayne Mullin(R,appointed to Cabinet)
Alan Armstrong(R,appointed to Senate)
vs.Kevin Hern(R)
vs.Jim Priest(D)
vs.N'kiyla Jasmine Thomas(D)
vs.Troy Green(D)
vs.Ervin Yen(I)
Former Senators & Senate races:
2022 OK special election for 4-year seat::
Incumbent Jim Inhofe(R,retiring)
vs.Kendra Horn(D nominee)
vs. Markwayne Mullin(R runoff Aug. 23)
vs.T. W. Shannon(R runoff Aug. 23)
vs.Nathan Dahm(R,lost primary)
vs.Scott Pruitt(R,lost primary)
vs.Luke Holland(R,lost primary)
2022 OK regular election for 6-year seat::
Incumbent James Lankford(R)
vs.Joan Farr(R)
vs.(D runoff Aug. 23: Madison Horn vs. Jason Bollinger)
2020 Oklahoma Senate debates:
James Inhofe(R)
vs.Abby Broyles(D)
vs.Mike Workman(D)
2016 Oklahoma Senate debates, Lankford vs.Workman
2014 Oklahoma Senate debates, Lankford vs. Johnson vs. Shannon
2008 Oklahoma Senate debate, Inhofe vs. Rice
2004 Oklahoma Senate debate, Coburn vs. Carson
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