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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
Bethany Hall-Long: Attacks on reproductive justice are a threat to all of us.
Mike Ramone: Keep abortion legal, voters are clear on what they want.
Matt Meyer: Enshrine reproductive care in the state's constitution.
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Budget & Economy
John Carney: Budgetary reserve will help during downturn.
Julianne Murray: Concerned about taxes going up in response to deficit.
Matt Meyer: Increased reserves means we can invest without tax increase.
Bethany Hall-Long: ARPA funding for housing projects are critical investments.
Mike Ramone: Hold lawmakers and agencies accountable for their spending.
Mike Ramone: Make the necessary investments to improve infrastructure.
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Civil Rights
Colin Bonini: Opposed same-sex marriage for Delaware.
Jack Markell: Supported same-sex marriage for Delaware.
John Carney: Proclaims Pride Month, action plan for LGBTQ+ equality.
Matt Meyer: LGBT intolerance has no place within our government.
Matt Meyer: There are workplaces where race is still a major issue.
Bethany Hall-Long: Important to address all persons' inclusivity and rights.
Mike Ramone: Only Republican co-sponsor of state same-sex marriage bill.
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Crime
John Carney: Rehabilitating offenders is key to safer communities.
John Carney: Gangs should accept help or be prepared to go to prison.
Julianne Murray: Remove bad cops to create confidence in law enforcement.
Matt Meyer: Address social, economic circumstances that can drive crime.
Mike Ramone: Ensure police have resources, reduce recidivism rates.
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Drugs
Colin Bonini: Decriminalizing marijuana sends young people wrong message.
Jack Markell: Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Matt Meyer: Celebrate impending end to marijuana prohibition in Delaware.
Bethany Hall-Long: Led efforts to distribute opioid reversal drug Narcan.
Bethany Hall-Long: Voted for both medical marijuana and decriminalization.
Bethany Hall-Long: Broke with governor to support marijuana legalization.
Mike Ramone: Voted for bill stripping penalties for marijuana possession.
John Carney: Rated C- by NORML: Vetoed cannabis decriminalization.
Mike Ramone: Rated C- by NORML: don't legalize marijuana .
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Education
David Lamar Williams: Improve chances for learning for all ages, circumstances.
Matt Meyer: Would be first teacher to be governor in state's modern era.
Bethany Hall-Long: Co-chaired the Delaware Early Leaning Advisory Committee.
Mike Ramone: Ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms .
Matt Meyer: Fix our broken and underfunded education system.
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Energy & Oil
John Carney: Eliminate climate-changing hydrofluorocarbons in Delaware.
Matt Meyer: Bold environmental agenda of expanding renewable energy.
Mike Ramone: Expand alternative energy research such as solar and nuclear.
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Environment
David Lamar Williams: Network to find ideas to preserve our air, land, and water.
David Lamar Williams: Improve preservation of our air, land, and water resources.
Julianne Murray: Delaware should lift restrictions on coastal industry.
Matt Meyer: Concerned federal government not protecting us against harm.
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Families & Children
John Carney: Respite care programs for family caregivers.
Bethany Hall-Long: Led fight for state's paid family and medical leave program.
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Foreign Policy
Matt Meyer: U.S. engagement on the global stage is essential.
Bethany Hall-Long: Critical to supply people of Ukraine after Russia assault.
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Free Trade
John Carney: Ideas to bring jobs back instead of arguing about offshoring.
Matt Meyer: International trade supported over 20% of Delaware jobs.
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Government Reform
Al Sharpton: An "affront" that Delaware had a whites-only Supreme Court.
John Carney: Appointed first black judge to the state Supreme Court.
Julianne Murray: Mail-in voting is open to fraud.
Julianne Murray: Abolishing Electoral College would dilute the vote.
Mike Ramone: Consolidate state income tax, reduce burdensome regulations.
Matt Meyer: Bring accountability and transparency to government.
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Gun Control
John Carney: Enforce existing gun laws; do more on mental health.
Julianne Murray: There are no such things as assault weapons.
Bethany Hall-Long: Weapons like the AR-15 have no place in our communities.
Bethany Hall-Long: Worked with state legislature to pass assault weapons ban.
Mike Ramone: Opposed bill requiring permit to purchase handguns.
Matt Meyer: Enacted law restricting locations of firearm retail outlets.
Mike Ramone: Opposes Democratic bill requiring permit to purchase guns.
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Health Care
Colin Bonini: Expand on the CARE Act and educate caregivers.
David Lamar Williams: Legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes.
David Lamar Williams: Provide advanced health care options for all.
John Carney: COVID: We'll follow the science and wear masks.
Julianne Murray: COVID: Reopen the state, focus on nursing homes.
Julianne Murray: COVID: Mask wear should be voluntary.
Matt Meyer: Problems with access to quality doctors & equity in outcomes.
Bethany Hall-Long: Created Delaware's first Behavioral Health Consortium.
Mike Ramone: Remove regulatory burdens driving up the cost of service.
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Homeland Security
John Carney: Deployed National Guard at home for disabled during COVID.
Matt Meyer: Eliminate property tax for 100% disabled veterans.
Mike Ramone: Eliminate the state income tax on veterans benefits.
Bethany Hall-Long: Cabinet-level position for veterans and servicemembers.
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Immigration
Colin Bonini: Only vote against driver licenses for illegal immigrants.
Matt Meyer: We will welcome them because refugees make us stronger.
Bethany Hall-Long: Supports clear path to citizenship for undocumented aliens.
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Jobs
David Lamar Williams: Provide a livable standard wage for all.
John Carney: Focus on trade school training and apprenticeships.
John Carney: Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program Pilot.
Bethany Hall-Long: Worked to grow the ranks of women in the STEM field.
Bethany Hall-Long: A card-carrying union member at University of Delaware.
Bethany Hall-Long: Stress the need for more diversity in healthcare.
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Principles & Values
John Carney: Our tremendous diversity is part of our great strength.
Matt Meyer: Lifts order blocking Muslim burial for humanitarian reasons.
Bethany Hall-Long: To whom much is given, much is expected.
Mike Ramone: Country has gotten polarized, that's not my world.
Matt Meyer: Was a leader in Jewish youth organizations.
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Social Security
Colin Bonini: Tax incentives to encourage payroll deduction savings.
John Carney: Expect to work longer than our parents did before retiring.
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Tax Reform
Matt Meyer: Cut property tax but not enough to cut government services.
Mike Ramone: Working on a means test for senior property tax credits.
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Welfare & Poverty
David Lamar Williams: Will address issue to provide affordable housing.
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