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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
Dave Trott: Sanctity of life from conception.
Jack Bergman: Right to life includes the lives of those yet unborn.
Jack Bergman: Only allow abortion when maternal life at risk.
Mike Bishop: 100% Pro-life record.
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Budget & Economy
Dave Trott: Rein in out-of-control federal spending.
Jack Bergman: Balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.
Mike Bishop: Overregulation & red tape stifle job growth & stall economy.
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Civil Rights
Marcia Squier: Racial inequality continues to be a serious problem.
Rocky Raczkowski: Keep Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy.
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Corporations
Debbie Dingell: Don't bash the domestic auto industry.
Marcia Squier: Taxes & fees for overseas corporations; incentives at home.
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Drugs
Rocky Raczkowski: No further expansion of medical marijuana laws.
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Education
Brenda Lawrence: Refinance college loans to reduce student debt.
Brenda Lawrence: Public-private partnerships to connecting college to jobs.
Dave Trott: Opposes government control by Common Core standards.
Jack Bergman: Government monopoly on education is a tragedy.
Marcia Squier: Extend free public education from pre-school to PhD.
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Energy & Oil
Marcia Squier: Green New Deal & fossil fuel-free vehicles by 2030.
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Environment
Brenda Lawrence: Flint water crisis is example of environmental injustice.
Marcia Squier: Federal funding for Flint; and prosecution for poisoning too.
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Free Trade
Brenda Lawrence: Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals.
Jack Bergman: I support free and fair trade, not TPP.
Marcia Squier: Oppose TPP, NAFTA, and similar trade deals.
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Government Reform
Marcia Squier: Repeal Citizens United; publicly fund campaigns.
Mike Bishop: Make state legislature part-time, with pay cuts.
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Gun Control
Brenda Lawrence: Enact common sense gun control reforms & close loopholes.
Dave Trott: 2nd Amendment is important cornerstone of nation's freedoms.
Debbie Dingell: Deal with mental illness and gun control laws.
Jack Bergman: Right to bear arms is about being a free nation.
Marcia Squier: Universal background checks to reduce gun crime.
Mike Bishop: Personally a gun owner with a CPL.
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Health Care
Brenda Lawrence: ObamaCare is sound policy, but deal with consequences.
Dave Trott: Repeal & replace the onerous ObamaCare law.
Jack Bergman: Number one priority is to repeal ObamaCare.
Marcia Squier: Repeal ObamaCare & replace with full coverage for all.
Mike Bishop: Fought against ObamaCare from the start.
Rocky Raczkowski: Repeal ObamaCare.
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Homeland Security
Dave Trott: Unyielding enthusiasm for our troops.
Jack Bergman: Give my all to implement V.A. reform.
Mike Bishop: Number one responsibility is to provide a national defense.
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Immigration
Brenda Lawrence: Refugees aren't terrorist; that's just more fear tactics.
Dave Trott: Secure our nation's borders before discussing reform.
Jack Bergman: Immigration is a privilege, not a right.
Marcia Squier: Moratorium on deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Mike Bishop: Opposed to any amnesty.
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Jobs
Brenda Lawrence: Paid sick leave helps women & minorities most.
Brenda Lawrence: Fight to raise minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Marcia Squier: Minimum wage of $15 per hour, including Congress.
Mike Bishop: 2007: publicly called for right-to-work in Michigan.
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Principles & Values
Jack Bergman: I believe the Bible is the true word of God.
Jack Bergman: Commitment to being the best made most exceptional nation.
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Social Security
Brenda Lawrence: Protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Marcia Squier: Including eldercare services in universal health care.
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Tax Reform
Brenda Lawrence: I believe in a progressive tax.
Dave Trott: Reduce regulations & update the cumbersome tax code.
Jack Bergman: Simplify and lower tax rates for everyone.
Marcia Squier: Highest earners should pay the highest taxes.
Mike Bishop: Put forth more than $1 billion in cuts in Michigan.
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War & Peace
Jack Bergman: Only use troops when it is absolutely necessary.
Marcia Squier: Immediate US cease-fire and weapons embargo on all countries.
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