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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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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) |
Guide to Political Revolution, by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here, by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution, by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight, by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United, by Cory Booker (2016) |
Conscience of a Conservative, by Jeff Flake (2017) |
Two Paths, by Gov. John Kasich (2017) |
Every Other Monday, by Rep. John Kasich (2010) |
Courage is Contagious, by John Kasich (1998) |
Shortest Way Home, by Pete Buttigieg (2019) |
Becoming, by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty, by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump, by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Higher Loyalty , by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues , by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Outsider in the White House, by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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Book Reviews |
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State of Illinois Politicians: secondary Archives

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- Alexi Giannoulias (11) 2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer Illinois
- Barack Obama (11) Democratic President (elected 2008)
- Mark Kirk (13) Republican Jr Senator Illinois
- Rod Blagojevich (5) Illinois Former Democrat Governor (2003-2009)
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Barack Obama: Supports Roe v. Wade.
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Budget & Economy
Mark Kirk: No bailout for irresponsible decisions by state of Illinois.
Mark Kirk: Proudly voted for TARP; but against stimulus funds.
Mark Kirk: Obama has brought $43,000 debt to every American.
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Civil Rights
Barack Obama: Supports affirmative action in colleges and government.
Barack Obama: Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws.
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Corporations
Alexi Giannoulias: TARP needs more oversight & bank accountability.
Alexi Giannoulias: Main Street needs increased access to capital lending.
Mark Kirk: Small business Bill of Rights: 10-point pro-growth agenda.
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Crime
Rod Blagojevich: Supports death penalty, but keep moratorium for now.
Rod Blagojevich: Supports reducing recidivism and re-entry assistance.
Barack Obama: Supports alternative sentencing and rehabilitation.
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Education
Barack Obama: Supports charter schools and private investment in schools.
Barack Obama: Free public college for any student with B-average.
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Energy & Oil
Alexi Giannoulias: Clean energy future for national security & job creation.
Barack Obama: Conserve, develop alternative fuels, increase efficiencies.
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Environment
Mark Kirk: Stimulus should've funded Mississippi dams & O'Hare projects.
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Government Reform
Alexi Giannoulias: I streamlined & cut Treasurer's Office staff by 17%.
Mark Kirk: Support a line item veto; cut spending across the board.
Rod Blagojevich: Supports McCain-Feingold campaign finance system.
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Gun Control
Barack Obama: Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions.
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Health Care
Alexi Giannoulias: Reform it and fix it: negotiate drug rates for Medicare.
Mark Kirk: Repeal Obamacare, then offer a better alternative.
Rod Blagojevich: Cover 400,000 more thru FamilyCare, KidCare, & AllKids.
Barack Obama: Ensure access to basic care.
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Homeland Security
Mark Kirk: No F-25 engine; no joint forces command.
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Immigration
Barack Obama: Extend welfare and Medicaid to immigrants.
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Jobs
Alexi Giannoulias: Losing job is more than just a paycheck; it affects morale.
Rod Blagojevich: Raised the minimum wage from $5.15 to $6.50.
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Principles & Values
Alexi Giannoulias: Accuses Kirk of economic treason for fundraising in China.
Mark Kirk: Raised $6,000 from 12 U.S. citizen businessmen in China.
Alexi Giannoulias: I told the truth about my mistakes; my opponent has not.
Mark Kirk: I've owned up to my mistakes; my opponent has not.
Alexi Giannoulias: Aware his Broadway Bank lent to criminals, but not extent.
Mark Kirk: Takes responsibility for carelessness about military record.
Alexi Giannoulias: Fallout from the April failure of his family's Broadway Bank.
Mark Kirk: Forced to apologize for exaggerating his biography.
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Social Security
Alexi Giannoulias: Increase taxable wage base instead of raising retirement age.
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Tax Reform
Mark Kirk: Ending Bush tax cuts may cause double-dip recession.
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War & Peace
Barack Obama: Terrorists are in Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Iran.
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- Alexi Giannoulias 2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer Illinois
- Barack Obama Democratic President (elected 2008)
- Mark Kirk Republican Jr Senator Illinois
- Rod Blagojevich Illinois Former Democrat Governor (2003-2009)
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The above quotations are from State of Illinois Politicians: secondary Archives.
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