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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
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) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
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) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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Books by and about the 2016 presidential election |
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What Happened ,
by Hillary Clinton (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Hard Choices,
by Hillary Clinton (2014) |
Becoming ,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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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
Marc Molinaro: Accepts abortion as law; but believes in preserving life.
Cynthia Nixon: Abortion is a fundamental right for all women.
Zephyr Teachout: Abortion rights are part of women's equality.
Andrew Cuomo: Codify state with federal law to allow 9th-month abortions.
Rob Astorino: No 9th-month abortions, even if federal law allows it.
Rob Astorino: Opposes abortion, except for rape, incest & maternal life.
Rob Astorino: Philosophically opposed, but won't fight legal abortion.
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Budget & Economy
Marc Molinaro: First step to economic development is competent leadership.
Cynthia Nixon: A budget bullies people when it shortchanges opportunities.
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Civil Rights
Marc Molinaro: Sees protection for LGBT people as their basic civil rights.
Cynthia Nixon: History of pro-gay rights with established credibility.
Zephyr Teachout: Endorsed by LGBT organizations; received at Gay Pride parade.
Rob Astorino: Opposes gay marriage, but it's a non-issue.
Rob Astorino: Opposes gay marriage, but it's the law of the land.
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Corporations
Marc Molinaro: Cut costs on home-grown businesses to increase job growth.
Cynthia Nixon: Fight against tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy.
Zephyr Teachout: Apply anti-trust rules to corporate political power.
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Crime
Cynthia Nixon: Transform our criminal justice system.
Marc Molinaro: Don't ask about prior convictions in county jobs.
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Drugs
Marc Molinaro: Look into why people become addicted and help them.
Cynthia Nixon: Arresting people for cannabis is racist war on drugs.
Cynthia Nixon: Racial equity in cannabis industry as form of reparations.
Cynthia Nixon: Legalize marijuana and capture the revenue.
Rob Astorino: No medical marijuana; due to pills, process, and quality.
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Education
Marc Molinaro: Give back education decisions to local cities & towns.
Cynthia Nixon: Fight against the Old Boys Club for quality education.
Zephyr Teachout: Cuomo has completely abandoned schools.
Zephyr Teachout: The public school system has been robbed.
Zephyr Teachout: Stop looting public school system to serve wealthy interests.
Kathy Hochul: Partnerships between employers and educational institutions.
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Energy & Oil
Marc Molinaro: Will explore fracking consequences in monitored testing.
Zephyr Teachout: Sun, solar and wind, not fracking.
Rob Astorino: Government incentives for solar & geothermal.
Terry McAuliffe: 2012: Started GreenTech electric car company & soon resigned.
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Environment
Cynthia Nixon: Outraged over slow response to village's contaminated water.
Marc Molinaro: Proven track record backing the Hudson River PCB cleanup.
Kathy Hochul: EPA cleanup of intolerable odors & emissions in Attica.
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Families & Children
Marc Molinaro: Path to Promise: comprehensive youth plan.
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Foreign Policy
Andrew Cuomo: Follow Congressional process in Syrian intervention.
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Free Trade
Andrew Cuomo: Start-Up NY: expand foreign trade to boost upstate economies.
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Government Reform
Cynthia Nixon: The 'Cynthia Effect': Cuomo now for restoring voting rights.
Marc Molinaro: Take the corruption out of campaign financing.
Cynthia Nixon: Main focus of campaign is exposing ongoing corruption.
Andrew Cuomo: Used campaign funds for defense lawyer, legally.
Rob Astorino: We desperately need term limits in Albany for all parties.
Andrew Cuomo: Committed to campaign finance reform.
Zephyr Teachout: Build political system where wealthy donors aren't in charge.
Zephyr Teachout: Political system is still corrupt and rigged for the wealthy.
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Gun Control
Marc Molinaro: Supports 2nd Amendment but with common sense restrictions.
Cynthia Nixon: If you want more done on gun control, get involved.
Zephyr Teachout: Supports tougher gun control laws.
Kathy Hochul: Top rating from National Rifle Association.
Rob Astorino: Opposes SAFE Act gun control measure.
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Health Care
Marc Molinaro: Vows to veto single payer health care system if elected.
Zephyr Teachout: I am committed to single-payer.
Rob Astorino: ObamaCare meltdown changes the political landscape.
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Homeland Security
Marc Molinaro: Give veterans the services and support they need.
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Immigration
Marc Molinaro: Opposed to separating families of undocumented immigrants.
Cynthia Nixon: Fight for statewide immigrant sanctuary protection.
Kathy Hochul: 2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Zephyr Teachout: Honor the dignity of all immigrants.
Kathy Hochul: Submit temporary guest worker applications online.
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Jobs
Cynthia Nixon: Access to good jobs for all those in need of them.
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Local Issues
Zephyr Teachout: Dirty money is funding the Tappan Zee Bridge construction.
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Principles & Values
Cynthia Nixon: Corrupt, corporate Dems can't fight corrupt, corporate GOP.
Marc Molinaro: Grassroots elected official: mayor & County legislator.
Cynthia Nixon: Vote for the homo, not for the Cuomo.
Zephyr Teachout: Political icons: Teddy Roosevelt & Louis Brandeis.
Andrew Cuomo: OpEd: Primary challenge doubles the campaign donation limit.
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Social Security
Andrew Cuomo: Expose obscure formulas that cause automatic increases.
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Tax Reform
Howie Hawkins: Local property taxes upstate are the highest in the nation.
Marc Molinaro: Cut taxes and reset New York's priorities.
Cynthia Nixon: Limit tax breaks to the film industry; they don't need it.
Andrew Cuomo: Tax cut for middle class; increase taxes on wealthiest 1%.
Rob Astorino: Held Westchester County taxes to $548M, without cuts.
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Technology
Andrew Cuomo: Aggressive construction program on Tappan Zee Bridge.
Marc Molinaro: Vows to repair infrastructure by cutting through red tape.
Cynthia Nixon: Infrastructure decimated by tax breaks given to corporations.
Rob Astorino: Demanded mass transit capability on new Tappan Zee Bridge.
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War & Peace
Antonio Villaraigosa: End wars & spend in US in stead of Baghdad and Kandahar.
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Welfare & Poverty
Rob Astorino: AdWatch: Opposes affordable housing & hence minorities.
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