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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
Billie Sutton: Strong conservative history on abortion.
Billie Sutton: Moderate with pro-gun and pro-life stances.
Jamie R. Smith: I think abortion should be rare but legal.
Kristi Noem: No mother should be pressured into ending a child's life.
Marty Jackley: AdWatch: Protect the unborn.
Steven Haugaard: Right to life exists from conception to natural death.
Jamie R. Smith: Uphold state abortion ban: no exceptions for rape or incest.
Kristi Noem: Focus on doctors breaking the law; ban telemedicine abortion.
Kristi Noem: Supreme Court gave authority back to the states to decide.
Kristi Noem: Pro-life, although South Dakotans support right to choose.
Jon Hansen: Vice president of South Dakota Right to Life.
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Budget & Economy
Billie Sutton: Plan for robust economic development statewide.
Jamie R. Smith: Promoting sustainable growth will be prioritized.
Steven Haugaard: Federal dependency can be limited, we are a 'welfare state'.
Jon Hansen: End executive branch "slush fund" for business loans.
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Civil Rights
Billie Sutton: Indian Country will have a seat at the table.
Kristi Noem: Bars transgender athletes from women's sports.
Steven Haugaard: Radical transgender ideology rejects parental rights.
Jamie R. Smith: Critical race theory not a problem in South Dakota schools.
Dusty Johnson: Voted against bill codifying same-sex/interracial marriage.
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Corporations
Jon Hansen: No more corporate welfare; let's get back to free market.
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Crime
Steven Haugaard: We've neglected budgeting for prisons, probation, parole.
Jon Hansen: Prisoners should serve their entire sentences.
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Drugs
Billie Sutton: We're not going to incarcerate our way out of this.
Jamie R. Smith: Recreational marijuana should be legalized in South Dakota.
Marty Jackley: We must explain consequences of legalized marijuana.
Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done.
Marty Jackley: Congress has failed us on drugs; keep drug dealers out.
Marty Jackley: Bolster rehabilitation and mental health programs for drugs.
Larry Rhoden: Operation: Prairie Thunder achieve record drug bust.
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Education
Billie Sutton: Strong economy and workforce start with the right education.
Jamie R. Smith: The first thing we should do in our budget is pay teachers.
Steven Haugaard: I will oppose Critical Race Theory in our classrooms.
Steven Haugaard: We must cut unnecessary expenditures for higher education.
Jon Hansen: Promote competition among educational options.
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Energy & Oil
Billie Sutton: Must invest in energy efficiency options to move forward.
Kristi Noem: Get these American-first energy supplies back online.
Jon Hansen: Only thing to be sequestered are "leftist climate policies".
Larry Rhoden: Signs bill derailing world's largest carbon capture project.
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Environment
Billie Sutton: Listen to all parties to protect pheasant hunting habitats.
Marty Jackley: Legislature decides recreational use of non-meandered waters.
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Foreign Policy
Larry Rhoden: Defend South Dakota from Evil Foreign Governments.
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Free Trade
Billie Sutton: Better trade deals, not trade wars and tariffs.
Dennis Daugaard: Supports USMCA trade agreement to replace NAFTA.
Kristi Noem: Supports trade deal with Mexico/Canada.
Steven Haugaard: Don't export unprocessed agricultural products, do it here.
Dusty Johnson: Targeted tariffs helpful in building some domestic industry.
Larry Rhoden: Trusts Trump on making tariffs work out well.
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Government Reform
Billie Sutton: Clean up entrenched system & champion good government.
Kristi Noem: Summoned employee who denied daughter's license.
Steven Haugaard: We need transparent leadership, not CDC/White House dictates.
Kristi Noem: So many serious election integrity concerns in 2020 election.
Jon Hansen: Shorten time to get signatures for ballot questions.
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Gun Control
Billie Sutton: Supports open carry for guns and extra handgun training.
Jamie R. Smith: We should have a concealed carry permit in the state.
Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done.
Steven Haugaard: Founders understood evil people/tyrants part of our world.
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Health Care
Billie Sutton: Look for ways to get health care coverage to all citizens.
Billie Sutton: Our aging veterans will continue receiving high quality care.
Jamie R. Smith: Expanding Medicaid crucial to our rural communities.
Kristi Noem: COVID: vaccine passports are oppressive and un-American.
Steven Haugaard: Never compel citizens to receive medical treatments.
Jamie R. Smith: COVID face coverings keeps people healthy & businesses open.
Kristi Noem: Won't vote for Medicaid expansion; will implement if passed.
Kristi Noem: No to Medicaid expansion; $80 million cost is too high.
Kristi Noem: Listen to healthcare professionals for COVID policy.
Larry Rhoden: Construct new facility for women with substance use disorder.
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Homeland Security
Larry Rhoden: Support our dedicated military members and veterans.
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Immigration
Steven Haugaard: Spanish-language driver's test would dilute our population.
Jon Hansen: Individuals in the country illegally should "self-deport".
Larry Rhoden: Imperative that migrant farm workers are here legally.
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Jobs
Billie Sutton: Exodus of talent is the price paid when offering low wages.
Kristi Noem: Keep right-to-work laws instead of labor unions.
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Principles & Values
Billie Sutton: Hard work, honesty, and integrity to improve status quo.
Billie Sutton: More important to live by God's plan than by his own plan.
Billie Sutton: Celebrate all of South Dakota's cultures and traditions.
Jamie R. Smith: Public leaders should be able to reach across the aisle.
Kristi Noem: Leader of 4-H and Farm Service Agency.
Steven Haugaard: Our rights under assault by the extreme progressive left.
Steven Haugaard: I pledge to you I will put South Dakotans first.
Dusty Johnson: Faith, family and freedom are pillars of our nation.
Jon Hansen: State motto isn't just a slogan; it's our way of life.
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Social Security
Billie Sutton: Find ways to prioritize care for our elders in our budget.
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Tax Reform
Billie Sutton: Examine where tax dollars are being spent and if wisely.
Jamie R. Smith: Pushed for years to repeal state's 4.5% tax on food sales.
Kristi Noem: Repeal state's 4.5% tax on food sales.
Jon Hansen: Cut property taxes for homeowners by at least 50 percent.
Larry Rhoden: Allow counties to impose sales tax to lower property taxes.
Larry Rhoden: Take "the pledge" and remove flexibility.
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Technology
Billie Sutton: Investment in infrastructure is one measure to grow economy.
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War & Peace
Marty Jackley: Double headline - Already Done.
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Welfare & Poverty
Steven Haugaard: Engage churches, organizations to handle family issues.
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