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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
Bob Krist: I oppose abortion rights but otherwise would run as Democrat.
Carol Blood: It's not appropriate to make our bodies political.
Dave Heineman: Signs informed consent Legislation.
Jim Pillen: I am proudly pro-life, life begins at conception.
Peter Ricketts: Life begins at conception.
Theresa Thibodeau: As a child, prayed with my parents outside abortion clinics.
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Budget & Economy
Carol Blood: Deteriorating infrastructure slows our ability to compete.
Jim Pillen: Expand broadband access to every corner of our state.
Jim Pillen: There is no room for wasteful government spending.
Theresa Thibodeau: Trillions in social spending is lunatic's impossible dream.
Jim Pillen: Say "no" to excessive government spending.
Lynne Walz: Balancing the state's budget is a top priority.
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Civil Rights
Bob Krist: Switches position, now pro-LGBT rights.
Jim Pillen: Critical race theory is anti-American ideology.
Jim Pillen: Opposes protection for sexual orientation, gender identity.
Peter Ricketts: Marriage is the union of one woman and one man.
Lynne Walz: Opposed ban on trans students from sports competition.
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Crime
ACLU: Death penalty is a broken process; abolish it nationwide.
Bob Krist: Fix the prison system; stop the talking about it.
Bob Krist: Repeal death penalty, might make exception for treason.
Brett Lindstrom: Don't coddle criminals who harm our most innocent.
Carol Blood: We need a prison system that helps reform individuals.
Chuck Herbster: Contributed to a pro-death penalty initiative.
Jim Pillen: Calls to defund the police are reckless and dangerous.
Peter Ricketts: First NE execution in 20 years, with new drug combination.
Theresa Thibodeau: Police have been turned into public enemies as crime spikes.
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Drugs
Jim Pillen: Limit cultivation of medical cannabis plants.
Lynne Walz: For medical marijuana, against legalization for recreation.
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Education
Bob Krist: Wants voters to weigh in on education decisions.
Brett Lindstrom: Encouraged college savings plan for employees.
Carol Blood: More state financing to reduce reliance on property tax.
Carol Blood: New approach to student debt should start at beginning.
Chuck Herbster: There's zero place for CRT in the schools of Nebraska.
Dave Heineman: Virtual school is good for Nebraska.
Jim Pillen: Committed to K-12 education, I support options for parents.
Peter Ricketts: Oppose the implementation of Common Core.
Theresa Thibodeau: Time for administrators & teachers to know they work for us.
Theresa Thibodeau: Schools have indoctrinated and sexualized our children.
Carol Blood: Debt-free two-year degree from Nebraska community colleges.
Lynne Walz: "Soft no" on state-funded vouchers for private schools.
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Energy & Oil
Carol Blood: It's time for timely action, not just words.
Dave Heineman: Support pipeline but not at expense of environment.
Peter Ricketts: Don't reduce the ethanol Renewable Fuels Standard.
Jim Pillen: We're capturing carbon from ethanol plants.
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Environment
Dave Heineman: Vetoes 25% State Park Fee Increase.
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Families & Children
Brett Lindstrom: Help families of fallen first responders in time of need.
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Free Trade
Bob Krist: Trump's trade war would devastate Nebraska's economy.
Dave Heineman: Expand trade with Taiwan & Hong Kong.
Jim Pillen: Trump tariffs will cause indigestion, but not in long haul.
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Government Reform
Bob Krist: State government needs overhaul to properly serve.
Brett Lindstrom: Government should never operate as nanny towards business.
Brett Lindstrom: Make it easier to vote and harder to cheat.
Carol Blood: Counties are footing the bill for state's unfunded mandates.
Chuck Herbster: Supports Trump's claim of 2020 election irregularities.
Chuck Herbster: Conservatives have to push against federal overreach.
Chuck Herbster: America is broke, and the answer is term limits.
Dave Heineman: Disallow using government resources for politics.
Jim Pillen: Stand up to radicals using fake meat to attack Nebraska.
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Gun Control
Bob Krist: Support restricting magazine capacity & registering handguns.
Brett Lindstrom: Citizens have a right to own firearms and defend themselves.
Dave Heineman: Harsher punishment for unlawful handguns.
Jim Pillen: Don't allow anyone to suspend our Second Amendment rights.
Peter Ricketts: Supports Nebraska's concealed carry law.
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Health Care
Bob Krist: Honored for work with nursing/assisted living homes.
Carol Blood: Attract next generation of medical professionals to Nebraska.
Chuck Herbster: The choice to be vaccinated is personal.
Peter Ricketts: Oppose ObamaCare and oppose Medicaid expansion.
Peter Ricketts: Patients can be transferred if rural hospitals not prepared.
Peter Ricketts: Kept state "open for business" during pandemic.
Peter Ricketts: People shouldn't have to choose between job and vaccination.
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Homeland Security
Bob Krist: Wants veteran's social security to be exempt from state tax.
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Immigration
Bob Krist: Supports prenatal care for illegal immigrants.
Chuck Herbster: Got to build damn wall, those people are coming to Nebraska.
Chuck Herbster: We got to build a damn wall; can't let everybody come in.
Chuck Herbster: Undocumented immigrants primarily bad people.
Dave Heineman: End Medicaid services for illegal immigrants.
Jim Pillen: We must demand order on the southern border.
Peter Ricketts: No state services for illegal immigrants.
Theresa Thibodeau: Illegal immigration bringing in crime, hurting public safety.
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Jobs
Bob Krist: No job discrimination by race, religion, or orientation.
Bob Krist: Budget $25-35 million to prioritize job training.
Brett Lindstrom: Guest worker program to bring workers to the state.
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Principles & Values
Bob Krist: Reputation for being a pragmatic, fair conservative.
Bob Krist: Changed parties, not important what letter was behind name.
Brett Lindstrom: America the most just, free and prosperous nation in history.
Carol Blood: Serve the people, not special interest groups or parties.
Carol Blood: Stop using political labels instead of friends and neighbors.
Carol Blood: I see myself as a Nebraskan running for office in Nebraska.
Chuck Herbster: Would never back away from support, loyalty for Trump.
Chuck Herbster: Attended Jan. 6 Trump rally; left before insurrection.
Chuck Herbster: God protects us because we protect Israel.
Jim Pillen: Involved in Ignite the Faith, Youth for Christ Mission.
Jim Pillen: America is the best country in the world.
Jim Pillen: I believe in American exceptionalism.
Theresa Thibodeau: Stand for American Way of Life and take our country back.
Theresa Thibodeau: Government there to serve citizens, not tell them what to do.
Jim Pillen: No reporter-led debates; they're political theater.
Jim Pillen: Appointed predecessor Gov. Pete Rickets to U.S.Senate.
Jim Pillen: We need to put God back into our schools.
Lynne Walz: Her faith remains a daily source of strength.
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Tax Reform
Bob Krist: People's voices will be heard on taxes.
Bob Krist: The farmland assessment process is broken.
Chuck Herbster: Constitutional amendment to replace state income tax.
Dave Heineman: To build economy: no new taxes.
Jim Pillen: Limit the growth in spending by local taxing entities.
Peter Ricketts: Protect taxpayers from bureaucracy & burdensome regulations.
Theresa Thibodeau: Special interests, bureaucrats have blocked tax reform.
Lynne Walz: Tax relief needs to be targeted to help working families.
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Welfare & Poverty
Bob Krist: Voted against $32M budget cuts to the needy.
Peter Ricketts: $56M of vetoes sustained, to cut budget.
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