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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 Texas Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 TX Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Chris Bell (6) Texas Democratic Challenger
- Gina Hinojosa (10) Texas Democratic Challenger
- Greg Abbott (3) Texas Republican Governor
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Texas 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- KWTX, "Chris Bell returns to Texas governor's race, focuses on education and healthcare," by Nate Smith, Feb. 21, 2026, (Link)
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram, "Here are Democratic primary candidates for Texas governor in 2026," by Eleanor Dearman, February 14, 2026, (Link)
- Community Impact, "Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for Texas governor," by Hannah Norton, Jan 23, 2026, Link
- FOX 7 Austin, "Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor's race, pledging ethics reform," by Joseph Rowe, November 12, 2025, (Link)
- KXAN Nexstar, "State Rep. Gina Hinojosa enters race for Texas governor," by Dylan McKim & Sebastian Garcia, Oct 15, 2025, Link
- The Shorthorn, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs order banning minors from THC products," by Taylor Sansom, Sep 16, 2025, Link
- Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott signs new Texas congressional map designed to give GOP five more seats," by Eleanor Klibanoff, Aug. 29, 2025, Link
- Texas Tribune, "Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president's job over claim that university broke DEI ban," by Jessica Priest, Jan. 14, 2025, Link
- KUT 90.5 News, "UT Austin students want answers on the DEI-related layoffs of at least 66 employees," by Becky Fogel, April 11, 2024, Link
- Rolling Stone, "A Texas Democrat Explains Why She's Fled the State--and What's Next for Voting Rights," by Andy Kroll, July 13, 2021, Link
- Texas Observer, "Texas Declines to Ban 'Gay/Trans Panic' Defense," by Sadie Brown, June 18, 2021, Link
- Austin American-Statesman, "Hinojosa: A national climate plan needs a Texas component," by Rep. Gina Hinojosa, April 8, 2021, Link
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- Texas Tribune, "Chris Bell has been running for office for decades. Is he the Democrat to take on John Cornyn?", by Cassandra Pollock, Feb. 12, 2020, (Link)
- Houston Chronicle, "Hinojosa says Texas has higher incarceration rate than Russia or Iran," by Emma Hinchliffe, March 23, 2016, Link
- Texas Observer, "Why the Bell Not?", by Jake Bernstein, November 3, 2006, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Civil Rights
Gina Hinojosa: University students feel targeted by DEI layoffs.
Gina Hinojosa: Filed bill to ban use of the "gay/trans panic" defense.
Chris Bell: Joined party because I wanted to be party of diversity.
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Corporations
Gina Hinojosa: Take on corporate greed making life unaffordable.
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Crime
Gina Hinojosa: Keep young people out of the criminal justice system.
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Drugs
Greg Abbott: Ban sale of hemp products to minors.
Chris Bell: Legalize marijuana, regulate it like the sale of alcohol.
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Education
Greg Abbott: Threatens Texas A&M president for violating DEI ban.
Gina Hinojosa: Voucher scam drains billions from public schools.
Chris Bell: Don't incentivize kids to leave public school.
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Energy & Oil
Gina Hinojosa: Any national climate change plan must have Texas component.
Chris Bell: Government should solve problems: develop renewable energy.
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Government Reform
Greg Abbott: Mid-decade Congressional redistricting is "fairer".
Gina Hinojosa: Joined Texas legislators to delay voter restrictions.
Chris Bell: Focus on restoring public trust in state government.
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Health Care
Gina Hinojosa: Rein in profiteers making healthcare more expensive.
Chris Bell: Place a lot more emphasis on rural healthcare.
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Principles & Values
Gina Hinojosa: I've faith in my family, my community, in God and in Texans.
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Tax Reform
Gina Hinojosa: Cash back for renters since they pay property taxes too.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Texas Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Incumbent running in 2026:
TX 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
Greg Abbott(R,for re-election)
vs.Gina Hinojosa(D)
vs.Chris Bell(D,lost primary)
Past gubernatorial races:
TX 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Greg Abbott(R)
vs.Beto O'Rourke(D nominee)
vs.Deirdre Dickson-Gilbert(Independent)
vs.Chad Prather(R,lost primary)
vs.State Sen.Don Huffines(R,lost primary)
vs.U.S.Rep. Allen West(R,lost primary)
2018 Texas gubernatorial debate,
Abbott(R)
vs.White(D)
vs.Glass(L)
vs.Valdez(D)
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