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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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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Bill Walker: Pro-life but Lt. Gov. running mate was pro-choice.
Billy Toien: Personally opposed, but respects state's privacy clause.
Billy Toien: Don't amend Alaska constitution, could go too far.
Charlie Huggins: Supports mandatory ultrasounds.
Christopher Kurka: Former Executive Director of Alaska anti-abortion group.
Christopher Kurka: Guarantee equal protection for children in the womb.
Lisa Murkowski: Joined Democrats to fund Planned Parenthood.
Mike Chenault: Says he's pro life defending a sidelined anti-abortion bill.
Mike Dunleavy: Let Alaskans vote whether or not abortion is protected right.
Sarah Palin: Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped.
Sarah Palin: Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids.
Tony Knowles: Support woman's decision in cases of rape.
Nancy Dahlstrom: Pro-life with exceptions of rape, incest, life of the mother.
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Budget & Economy
Billy Toien: State budget mismanaged, leading to needless budget gap.
Charlie Huggins: Reduce budget and eliminate wasteful spending.
Mike Chenault: Believes in both budget cuts and selective revenue sources.
Sarah Palin: Reduced general fund spending by $124 million.
Sarah Palin: $7 billion savings plan for education & transportation.
Click Bishop: Money for Alaskan dividends could have been better used.
Tom Begich: Nephew in Congress shouldn't have voted for Trump bill.
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Civil Rights
Mike Chenault: Lambasted laughing at same-sex equality issue, apologizes.
Sarah Palin: Prefers term "anti-rural" to "anti-Native".
Sarah Palin: Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits.
Sarah Palin: ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery.
Sarah Palin: HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Martin Luther King holiday.
Sarah Palin: Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement.
Tony Knowles: No special legislative session on same-sex health benefits.
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Corporations
Bill Walker: Invest 1% from Permanent Fund in new business startups.
Mike Chenault: I know how business works and I know how government works.
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Crime
Charlie Huggins: Oppose leniency for criminals; support protection for victim.
Christopher Kurka: We need a justice system where punishment fits the crime.
Les Gara: Voted to hire more cops in rural areas without protection.
Mike Chenault: Was co-signer of mandate requesting prison reform solutions.
Mike Dunleavy: Let's shut down crime instead of sweeping it under the rug.
Sarah Palin: Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes.
Sarah Palin: Establish "FBI Day" to support fighting global crime.
Sarah Palin: Victims' rights are critical to "justice for all".
Sarah Palin: Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police.
Tom Begich: Give juveniles with long prison sentences a chance at parole.
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Drugs
Bill Walker: Let states continue to experiment with pot.
Christopher Kurka: The only real solution to addiction is Jesus Christ.
Mike Dunleavy: Comprehensive approach including prosecution & interdiction.
Sarah Palin: Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws.
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Education
Bill Walker: Expand voucher eligibility.
Billy Toien: Move education from failing public system to private sector.
Les Gara: Worked to expand, increase funding for pre-K.
Mark Begich: Guarantee school funding; endorsed by state NEA.
Mike Chenault: Students futures depend on an education that prepares them.
Mike Dunleavy: Manager of cutting-edge statewide teacher mentor project.
Sarah Palin: 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB.
Sarah Palin: Don't push school boards on creationism but allow discussion.
Sarah Palin: I believe we have a creator; and many theories of evolution.
Sarah Palin: Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education.
Tony Knowles: Keep alternatives to evolution out of classrooms.
Tony Knowles: No politics in science; no creationism in schools.
Tom Begich: Ensure children learn to read, write, and think critically .
Click Bishop: Voted against ban on critical race theory in public schools.
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Energy & Oil
Charlie Huggins: Endorses oil tax reform to increase production.
Mark Begich: Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development.
Mike Chenault: Natural gas pipeline & North Slope development are crucial.
Mike Dunleavy: Backs Donlin goldmine/pipeline, for huge energy opportunity.
Sarah Palin: Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office.
Sarah Palin: Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline.
Sarah Palin: Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year.
Sarah Palin: Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline.
Sarah Palin: Commercialize Alaska's North Slope natural gas.
Sarah Palin: Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production.
Sarah Palin: Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment.
Sarah Palin: Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal.
Sarah Palin: Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill.
Sarah Palin: Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies.
Sarah Palin: Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas.
Tony Knowles: Include producers & all proposals in negotiating pipeline.
Tony Knowles: Qualified support of BP-Arco merger.
Tom Begich: Support local renewable energy projects.
Nancy Dahlstrom: Fossil fuels will always be central to Alaska's economy.
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Environment
Bill Walker: State should address climate change.
Bill Walker: Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring.
Bill Walker: Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead.
Charlie Huggins: Develop our natural resources by our state Constitution.
Christopher Kurka: Shouldn't tolerate Federal oversight of our resources.
Mark Begich: Gold mine can co-exist with Native subsistence lifestyle.
Mark Begich: Supports the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.
Mead Treadwell: Mines employ a lot of people; open Donlin gold mine.
Mike Dunleavy: Monetize timber instead of letting it burn or rot.
Mike Dunleavy: Opposes the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.
Sarah Palin: Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered.
Sarah Palin: Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters.
Sarah Palin: Feds shouldn't list beluga whales as endangered.
Sean Randall Parnell: Don't leave Alaska's oil buried in the ground.
Sean Randall Parnell: Oil and gas production means jobs for Americans.
Sean Randall Parnell: Explore & extract rare earth elements in Alaska.
Sean Randall Parnell: Support timber industry by increasing land for logging.
Sean Randall Parnell: Natural resources are to be used; not locked up by feds.
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Families & Children
Sarah Palin: Recognize the vital role of family child care homes.
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Foreign Policy
Sarah Palin: Peace Corps strengthens US ties abroad & enriches US at home.
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Free Trade
Bill Walker: Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China.
Sarah Palin: Allow wineries to ship by mail within state.
Sarah Palin: Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes.
Sarah Palin: Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year.
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Government Reform
Billy Toien: Stifling red tape discourages entrepreneurism.
Christopher Kurka: Elections certified only after a hand-count of every ballot.
Christopher Kurka: Need someone who will stand in the way of federal overreach.
Les Gara: Favors same-day registration, skeptical of photo ID rule.
Les Gara: Voted to limit election donations from lobbyists, wealthy.
Mike Dunleavy: Ranked-choice voting interjects a little bit of uncertainty.
Sarah Palin: Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007.
Sarah Palin: Attended numerous debates & did not avoid any unnecessarily.
Sarah Palin: Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual.
Sarah Palin: Sell previous governor's jet on eBay--it's impractical.
Nancy Dahlstrom: Does not have concerns about election integrity.
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Gun Control
Billy Toien: Against confiscation of a potential victim's firearms.
Billy Toien: Reduce gun violence with un-infringed right of self defense.
Charlie Huggins: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.
Christopher Kurka: Blaming crime on guns is like blaming arson on matches.
Dan Sullivan: Prohibit state and local governments from denying gun rights.
Mike Chenault: Backs new law that allows concealed weapons across state.
Sarah Palin: Supports ending D.C.'s 32-year-old ban on handguns.
Sarah Palin: Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms.
Sean Randall Parnell: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.
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Health Care
Bill Walker: Bipartisan compromise on healthcare.
Bill Walker: 2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out.
Christopher Kurka: Vaccine/health mandates are unconstitutional, unconscionable.
Les Gara: COVID: I want people treated, not ration life-saving care.
Mike Chenault: Any expansion of Medicaid must be result of careful analysis.
Mike Dunleavy: Eliminate all health care assistance by government.
Sarah Palin: Health care must be market-and business-driven.
Sarah Palin: Signed up as organ donor; Alaska leads the states.
Sean Randall Parnell: Alaska does not want government mandates in health care.
Sean Randall Parnell: Federal healthcare overreaches into Americans' private lives.
Tom Begich: Alaska should focus on making health care more affordable.
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Homeland Security
Sarah Palin: Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops.
Sarah Palin: Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war.
Sarah Palin: Proclaim "Loyalty Day" to reaffirm loyalty to America.
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Immigration
Mike Chenault: Proposes bill that could mean certain deportation by judges.
Mike Dunleavy: Against relaxing immigration laws for refugees.
Sarah Palin: Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges.
Sarah Palin: Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses.
Nancy Dahlstrom: Close border wall; deport people in the country illegally.
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Jobs
Mead Treadwell: Exporting raw materials means exporting jobs.
Sarah Palin: Alaska Construction Academy: 2,520 students learn skills.
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Principles & Values
Bill Walker: Unity ticket: running as Independent with Democrat Lt. Gov.
Christopher Kurka: Regretted not being in D.C. on January 6, 2021.
Christopher Kurka: COVID: Wrong to open liquor stores but not church of God.
Sarah Palin: Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair.
Sarah Palin: Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget.
Sarah Palin: Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
Sarah Palin: Decries "politics as usual" of attacking opponents.
Sarah Palin: Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens.
Sarah Palin: Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska.
Sarah Palin: Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage.
Sarah Palin: The Bible has profoundly influenced America.
Tony Knowles: Religious political beliefs are part of freedom of speech.
Tony Knowles: Raise the level of conversation in political debates.
Mike Dunleavy: Supreme Court should decide 2020 election, but accepts Biden.
Tom Begich: Has released 7 CDs and one book of poetry.
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Social Security
Tom Begich: Restore traditional pensions for educators, public employees.
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Tax Reform
Charlie Huggins: Maintain status on taxes, no new surprises.
Christopher Kurka: Lower taxes & fees on small businesses and individuals.
Mead Treadwell: Invest Permanent Fund to create dividends instead of taxes.
Sarah Palin: $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing.
Click Bishop: OpEd: Proposed education head tax that would be regressive.
Tom Begich: Supports tax changes for oil companies, other businesses.
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Technology
Mike Chenault: Priority in budget for renewable energy infrastructure.
Mike Dunleavy: Put infrastructure funds into maintenance, not just building.
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War & Peace
Sarah Palin: We have not been attacked since 2001; so support our troops.
Sarah Palin: I support the mission of our troops in Iraq.
Sarah Palin: Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home.
Tony Knowles: We need a different strategy for this war.
Tony Knowles: Reasons given for going to war were not justified.
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Welfare & Poverty
Mike Dunleavy: Alaska has gone from hand-up to a handout welfare state.
Sarah Palin: EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them.
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