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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 Governor's State of the State speeches
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 Governor's State of the State speeches (number of quotes indicated):
- Andy Beshear (9) Kentucky Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Bob Ferguson (5) Washington Democratic Challenger
- Brad Little (6) Idaho Republican
- Brian Kemp (6) Georgia Republican candidate for Governor
- Dan McKee (4) Rhode Island Democratic candidate for governor
- Gavin Newsom (8) California Democratic Challenger
- Glenn Youngkin (5) Virginia Republican challenger for Governor
- Jared Polis (6) Colorado Democratic candidate for Colorado Governor
- Kathy Hochul (7) New York Democratic Lt. Governor
- Katie Hobbs (6) Arizona Democratic Challenger
- Kay Ivey (3) Alabama Republican Alabama Governor
- Kim Reynolds (6) Iowa Republican
- Larry Rhoden (9) South Dakota Governor of South Dakota
- Laura Kelly (3) Kansas Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas
- Mike Braun (4) Indiana Republican Governor
- Mike Kehoe (7) Missouri Republican Challenger
- Phil Murphy (5) New Jersey Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender
- Phil Scott (2) Vermont Republican challenger for Governor
- Ron DeSantis (7) Florida Republican presidential contender; FL governor
OR click on an issue category below for a subset. |
Sources:
- AL: "Transcript of Kay Ivey's speech," by WSFA, 1/13/26, Link
- AZ: "Governor Hobbs 2026 State of the State Address," by , January 12, 2026, Link
- CA: "Governor Gavin Newsom State of the State Address," by January 8, 2026, Link
- IA: "Gov. Reynolds delivers 2026 Condition of the State," by , January 13, 2026, Link
- ID Gov. Brad Little: "2026 STATE OF THE STATE AND BUDGET ADDRESS," Governor's office press release, JANUARY 12, 2026, Link
- KY Gov. Beshear: "Governor's State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address 2026," by KET (PBS) , Jan. 7, 2026, Link
- VT: "Governor Phil Scott Delivers 2026 State of the State Address," Office of the Governor Press Release, January 7, 2026, Link
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Larry Rhoden: We're the most pro-life state and we will keep it that way.
Mike Kehoe: Restore our pro-life laws that protect innocent life.
Phil Murphy: Established NJ as a safe haven for reproductive freedom.
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Budget & Economy
Andy Beshear: Budget contains investment in sites for job creation.
Andy Beshear: We must tackle the shortage in housing and do it now.
Katie Hobbs: Housing Acceleration Fund to build more affordable housing.
Kim Reynolds: Bill will cap overall revenue growth for local governments.
Gavin Newsom: Unveiled the first concrete economic development blueprint.
Bob Ferguson: Invest $1B to repair bridges--without raising taxes.
Bob Ferguson: Propose the largest-ever budget investment in housing.
Dan McKee: Rebuild Rhode Island by investing in infrastructure.
Mike Braun: Majority of state agencies operating with 10% cuts.
Mike Kehoe: Smaller government equals better government.
Phil Murphy: Fiscal responsibility is an obligation but also means paying.
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Civil Rights
Brad Little: We eliminated CRT and DEI.
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Crime
Andy Beshear: Prevent crime by ensuring inmates don't violate again.
Kay Ivey: Impose death penalty for those who rape or sodomize a child.
Brian Kemp: Don't demonize law enforcement, let them do their jobs.
Glenn Youngkin: Charge felony manslaughter for fentanyl-related deaths.
Larry Rhoden: Proud to accept faith-based Prison Seminary Model.
Mike Braun: Amend state constitution to allow for preventive detention.
Mike Kehoe: Must pass legislation regarding the use of drones.
Ron DeSantis: We've enacted the death penalty for pedophiles.
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Drugs
Katie Hobbs: Operation Desert Guardian seized $105M+ worth of drugs.
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Education
Andy Beshear: I am unapologetically a 100% pro-public education governor.
Kay Ivey: Alabama is the most school choice friendly state .
Kim Reynolds: Education Savings Accounts are now universally available.
Gavin Newsom: Create debt-free pathways from school to high-paying jobs.
Phil Scott: We need far fewer districts each serving far more students.
Brian Kemp: Georgia a top state in public university affordability.
Larry Rhoden: Proud to opt-in to national school choice opportunity.
Laura Kelly: Will step up and fund special education even when Feds won't.
Mike Braun: Indiana now has UNIVERSAL SCHOOL CHOICE.
Mike Kehoe: Students have brighter futures because families given choice.
Ron DeSantis: The number one state in the union for parental empowerment.
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Energy & Oil
Gavin Newsom: California finally ended its use of any coal-fired power.
Glenn Youngkin: Continue to support an All-of-the-Above power plan.
Jared Polis: We're #1 nationally for percentage of electric vehicle sales.
Jared Polis: In Colorado we tackle climate challenges head on.
Kathy Hochul: Nuclear vital to our all-of-the-above approach to energy.
Mike Kehoe: I am proud to announce that Missouri is all in on nuclear.
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Families & Children
Gavin Newsom: We have increased Paid Sick Leave and Paid Family Leave.
Kathy Hochul: Ultimately plan Universal Childcare for every family.
Ron DeSantis: Reduced child welfare by leaning into our faith community.
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Free Trade
Andy Beshear: Strongly oppose Trump's tariffs and its damages.
Dan McKee: Trump's erratic tariff policies are raising prices.
Jared Polis: Tariffs hurt all of us and make it unaffordable to live.
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Government Reform
Brad Little: We made Idaho the least regulated state in the nation.
Kathy Hochul: We'll eliminate outdated and onerous regulations.
Phil Murphy: Helped a record number of eligible voters cast ballots.
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Gun Control
Jared Polis: Reduce gun violence while protecting 2nd amendment rights.
Kathy Hochul: Require software that blocks 3D printers from creating guns .
Larry Rhoden: Proud state recognizes the right to Constitutional Carry.
Ron DeSantis: State has had a sales tax holiday on firearms and ammunition.
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Health Care
Andy Beshear: Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Brad Little: Improve accessibility and affordability of rural health care.
Katie Hobbs: Erased $642M in medical debt for nearly 500,000 people.
Kay Ivey: Kickstart efforts to improve health care in rural America.
Kim Reynolds: Expand our proven Centers of Excellence health program.
Gavin Newsom: Our CalRX program launched our own generic drug label.
Bob Ferguson: Instead of CDC we listen to experts relying on science.
Dan McKee: Create the state's first Marketplace Affordability program.
Jared Polis: Our goal is health care for everyone at lower costs.
Kathy Hochul: Protect affordable health care for 1.3M+ New Yorkers.
Laura Kelly: Join me in making mental health a real priority.
Ron DeSantis: Coercing medical treatments is philosophically wrong.
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Homeland Security
Kim Reynolds: Heroes in uniform on the front lines of fight against evil.
Larry Rhoden: Our National Guard supported national security missions.
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Immigration
Brad Little: State Police are removing dangerous illegal alien criminals.
Bob Ferguson: ICE actions will be remembered as a shameful period.
Jared Polis: A costly and cruel immigration agenda isn't the Colorado Way.
Kathy Hochul: No state resources to assist in federal immigration raids.
Larry Rhoden: Turn illegal aliens found over to the proper authorities.
Ron DeSantis: Florida apprehended nearly 20,000 illegal aliens.
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Jobs
Andy Beshear: We've proven you can be pro-job, pro-business and pro-union.
Glenn Youngkin: Change Right to Work and jobs will disappear.
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Principles & Values
Andy Beshear: For too many today the American dream is a hallucination.
Andy Beshear: God saves his biggest challenges for the strongest of people.
Brad Little: Create new opportunities for communities to serve God.
Katie Hobbs: Freedom is in the DNA of Arizona.
Phil Scott: We can fiercely debate issues but be civil and respectful.
Brian Kemp: Georgia stands firm by the Grace of our Creator.
Brian Kemp: Our laws are small compared to the plan of our Creator.
Glenn Youngkin: Made in America once again means Made in Virginia.
Kathy Hochul: I believe that government can and must be a force for good.
Larry Rhoden: A cornerstone of my administration would be civility.
Larry Rhoden: This year is 250th birthday of freest nation in history.
Laura Kelly: We must have the courage to treat each other with respect.
Phil Murphy: My vision for a stronger, fairer NJ has been my North Star.
Ron DeSantis: Florida sets the standard for the rest of the country.
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Social Security
Dan McKee: Eliminate the state tax on Social Security once and for all.
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Tax Reform
Brad Little: The Trump tax cuts will provide real relief.
Katie Hobbs: Increase standard deduction that 88% of Arizonans use.
Kim Reynolds: I'm proud to say we've cut taxes more than any other state.
Gavin Newsom: Doubled down on Film/TV Tax Credit Program.
Gavin Newsom: Built one of the most progressive tax systems in the nation.
Bob Ferguson: Millionaires' Tax on those earning more than $1M a year.
Brian Kemp: We've provided one-time tax relief to the tune of over $3.2B.
Brian Kemp: Reduce personal/corporate income tax rate to just 4.99%.
Glenn Youngkin: Lowering tax burdens brings people, businesses, and jobs.
Larry Rhoden: Replace of property taxes with a half-cent sales tax.
Mike Kehoe: Eliminate state income tax over five years.
Mike Kehoe: Proud to eliminate the income tax on capital gains.
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Technology
Katie Hobbs: Should taxpayers subsidize the data center industry?
Kim Reynolds: Partner with Google for Comprehensive Child Welfare system.
Gavin Newsom: Created nation's first rule for responsible use of AI.
Mike Braun: Companies should pay for their own power for data centers.
Phil Murphy: It's time to step up and protect our kids.
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