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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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Columns and news articles distributed by the Associated Press, 2010-2019
(Click for external website)
Articles from The Associated Press (2010-2019):
- (On Elizabeth Warren): Associated Press on 2018 Massachusetts Senate race, 8/4/2018
- (On Knute Buehler): Associated Press on 2018 Oregon Governor race, 5/5/2018
- (On Kim Reynolds): Associated Press on 2018 Iowa gubernatorial race, 9/5/2017
- (On James Mattis): Associated Press on 2017 Trump Administration, 3/31/2017
- (On Chris Koster): Associated Press on 2016 Missouri Gubernatorial race, 10/1/2016
- (On Phil Scott): Associated Press on 2016 Vermont Gubernatorial race, 10/1/2016
- (On Pat McCrory & Roy Cooper): Associated Press on 2016 North Carolina Gubernatorial race, 10/1/2016
- (On Conner Eldridge): Associated Press on 2016 Arkansas Senate race, 9/10/2015
- (On David Vitter, Jay Dardenne & John Bel Edwards): Associated Press on 2015 Louisiana gubernatorial debate, 8/19/2015
- (On George Pataki): Associated Press, "Pataki says he's serious about 2016", 1/12/2015
- (On Natalie Tennant & Shelley Moore Capito): The Associated Press on 2014 West Virginia Senate debate, 10/14/2014
- (On Jack Conway): Associated Press on 2015 Kentucky gubernatorial race, 8/22/2014
- (On Dan Sullivan, Joe Miller & Mead Treadwell): Associated Press on 2014 Alaska Senate race, 8/11/2014
- (On Brian Schatz): Associated Press in The Republic: 2014 Hawaii Senate debate, 7/8/2014
- (On Mark Zaccaria): Associated Press/ABC-6 on 2014 Rhode Island Senate race, 6/25/2014
- (On Dan Sullivan): Associated Press AdWatch on 2014 Alaska Senate race, 2/14/2014
- (On T.W. Shannon): Associated Press on 2014 Oklahoma Senate race, 1/29/2014
- (On Mike Pence): Associated Press on 2016 Indiana gubernatorial race, 1/15/2014
- (On Jim Abeler): Associated Press on 2014 Minnesota Senate race, 12/2/2013
- (On Joyce Dickerson): Associated Press coverage of 2014 South Carolina Senate race, 11/8/2013
- (On Mike McFadden): Associated Press on 2014 Minnesota Senate race, 7/23/2013
- (On Jack Robinson): Associated Press on 2013 MA Senate debates, 2/5/2013
- (On Joe Donnelly): Associated Press on 2012 Indiana Senate debate, 10/23/2012
- (On Richard Mourdock): Associated Press on 2012 Indiana Senate debate, 10/23/2012
- (On Joe Kyrillos & Robert Menendez): Associated Press on 2012 N.J. Senate debate, 10/5/2012
- (On Elizabeth Warren): Associated Press on 2012 Mass. Senate debates, 5/25/2012
- (On Paul Sadler): Associated Press in CBS DFW on 2012 Texas Senate debate, 5/4/2012
- (On David Dewhurst): Associated Press/ABC News on 2012 Senate AdWatch, 5/3/2012
- (On Paul Sadler & Ted Cruz): Associated Press on ABC News on 2012 Texas Senate debate, 5/3/2012
- (On Ted Cruz): Associated Press/ABC News on 2012 Senate AdWatch, 5/3/2012
- (On Tom Leppert): Associated Press on ABC News on 2012 Texas Senate debate, 5/3/2012
- (On Don Stenberg, Jon Bruning & Pat Flynn): Associated Press/The Republic on 2012 Nebraska Senate debate, 5/1/2012
- (On Christopher Shays & Linda McMahon): Associated Press on 2012 CT GOP primary Senate debate, 4/22/2012
- (On Chris Murphy): Associated Press coverage of 2012 CT Senate debate, 4/5/2012
- (On Charles Djou): Associated Press on Fox News on 2014 Hawaii Governor race, 3/5/2012
- (On Robin Carnahan): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Missouri Senate debate, 10/15/2010
- (On Roy Blunt): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Missouri Senate debate, 10/15/2010
- (On Dino Rossi & Patty Murray): Associated Press coverage of 2010 WA Senate debate, 10/14/2010
- (On Joe Miller & Lisa Murkowski): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Alaska Senate debate, 10/7/2010
- (On Scott McAdams): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Alaska Senate debate, 10/7/2010
- (On Charlie Crist, Kendrick Meek & Marco Rubio): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Florida Senate Debate, 10/6/2010
- (On Blanche Lambert Lincoln & John Boozman): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Arkansas Senate debate, 9/10/2010
- (On Jack Conway): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Kentucky Senate debate, 8/23/2010
- (On Rand Paul): Associated Press coverage of 2010 Kentucky Senate debate, 8/23/2010
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Abortion
Andrew Cuomo: Protect women's right to choose if Roe is overturned.
Charlie Crist: Tea Party is too extreme on outlawing abortion.
Joe Donnelly: God would never intend for rape to happen.
Joe Kyrillos: Supports parental notifications and waiting periods.
Paul Broun: Evolution & embryology: lies straight from the pit of hell.
Richard Mourdock: God at work when rape leads to pregnancy.
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Budget & Economy
Charlie Crist: Supports economic stimulus and some parts of ObamaCare.
Kendrick Meek: For economic stimulus, ObamaCare, & repealing Bush tax cuts.
Robin Carnahan: 2008 bank bailout helped Wall Street, not ordinary people.
Roy Blunt: Bailout ok; stimulus package a huge mistake.
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Civil Rights
Charlie Crist: Opposed gay adoption; then praised Court overturning ban.
Pat McCrory: Transgendered people must use bathroom based on birth gender.
Phil Scott: Supports gay marriage and transgender bathroom rights.
Roy Cooper: Repeal law requiring bathroom use based on birth gender.
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Corporations
John Boozman: Tax cuts for higher income helps small business owners.
Tom Leppert: I'm a career businessman; I've actually created jobs.
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Crime
Elizabeth Warren: Criminal justice system is racist front to back.
Jim Abeler: Major overhaul needed for sex offender laws.
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Drugs
Jack Conway: Epidemic of prescription pill abuse spurs crime.
Rand Paul: Drug abuse isn't a pressing issue; 10-20 years is too harsh.
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Energy & Oil
George Pataki: Tackle climate change via private & market-based initiatives.
Joe Miller: Nuclear energy shouldn't be precluded or overlooked.
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Environment
David Vitter: Coastal restoration with private funding.
Jay Dardenne: Coastal restoration with federal funding.
John Bel Edwards: Mississippi River diversion: backbone to coastal restoration.
Robin Carnahan: Brother's $107M wind project created 1000s of jobs statewide.
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Foreign Policy
Chris Murphy: US support of Israel is in our national security interest.
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Free Trade
David Dewhurst: Cruz defended Chinese on intellectual property theft.
Mike Pence: Favors free trade, but not tariff dodging from China.
Mike Pence: Favors free trade, but not tariff dodging from China.
Ted Cruz: Defended Chinese company on intellectual property theft.
Ted Cruz: Dewhurst lying about defending Chinese intellectual property.
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Government Reform
Blanche Lambert Lincoln: No moratorium on earmarks; they fund local projects.
Dan Sullivan: TV ads financed by super-PAC, both for him & against.
Joe Miller: Federal aid to Alaska is coming to an end.
Joe Miller: Limit federal powers to those spelled out in Constitution.
Lisa Murkowski: Earmarked aid for Alaska is vital; cut pork in Lower 48.
Roy Blunt: Took $200K from lobbyists for 2010; tops among House members.
Scott McAdams: Fight for fair share of federal aid to Alaska.
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Gun Control
Chris Koster: Endorsed by NRA; overrode veto of gun rights.
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Health Care
Blanche Lambert Lincoln: Worked to ensure the overhaul helped small businesses.
Conner Eldridge: Improve ObamaCare rather than distractions about repeal.
John Boozman: Solution like overhaul is what's wrong with government.
Tom Price: Forced out of HHS for travel expenses.
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Homeland Security
Brian Schatz: Feds stretched too far in snooping on everyday Americans.
Shelley Moore Capito: Weak Iraq policy let ISIS foment into power.
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Immigration
Christopher Shays: Blue card: let illegals work & pay taxes but no citizenship.
Dan Sullivan: Secure the border, but no pledge against amnesty.
George Pataki: No executive orders on immigration.
Joe Miller: Sign pledge to oppose all efforts at amnesty.
Kim Reynolds: End DACA, but Congress should act.
Knute Buehler: Omit minor infractions from sanctuary state rules.
Linda McMahon: No amnesty, but expand visas for temporary workers.
Mead Treadwell: Secure the border, then illegals can stay if they pay fines.
Paul Sadler: Pathway to citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.
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Principles & Values
Dan Sullivan: AdWatch: I love my state; I hate politicians.
Dino Rossi: Lost 2004 race for governor by 133 votes.
Don Stenberg: Our country's going in the wrong direction.
Don Stenberg: Most campaign funds come from South Carolina PAC.
Elizabeth Warren: I know I'm 1/32 Cherokee because my mother told me so.
Jack Robinson: Ran as Republican in past; running as Independent in 2013.
Joe Kyrillos: If you think things are just fine, choose my opponent.
Joe Kyrillos: Introduced to his wife by Gov. Christie.
John Boozman: Arkansas can't afford Blanche Lincoln anymore.
Jon Bruning: OpEd: Became multimillionaire while serving in public office.
Mark Zaccaria: Former chair of state GOP; former Town Council member.
Pat Flynn: Endorsed by Republican Liberty Caucus.
Robert Menendez: Elected mayor of Union City at 32.
Shelley Moore Capito: Declined to debate with 3rd-party candidates.
T.W. Shannon: Will remain as Speaker during Senate primary.
T.W. Shannon: Recovering attorney with JD from Oklahoma City University.
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Social Security
Jack Conway: Sue banks to recover Great Recession public pension losses.
John Boozman: Private accounts should be looked at as an option.
Mike McFadden: Discuss raising the eligibility age for social security.
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Tax Reform
Blanche Lambert Lincoln: The ultrawealthy should not receive tax cuts.
Blanche Lambert Lincoln: National sales tax of 23% is just a bad idea for Arkansans.
Dino Rossi: Extend Bush tax cuts; allow entrepreneurs to be successful.
Marco Rubio: Extend Bush tax cuts, even for high earners.
Patty Murray: Extending Bush tax cuts reduces social & health programs.
Paul Sadler: Allow tax cuts to expire for nation's wealthiest residents.
Paul Sadler: Allow tax cuts to expire for nation's wealthiest residents.
Robert Menendez: We cannot simultaneously cut the deficit and cut taxes.
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Technology
Joyce Dickerson: Ensure the county has reliable public transportation.
T.W. Shannon: Consistently opposes bond issues to pay for infrastructure.
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War & Peace
Charles Djou: Don't forget troops in Afghanistan; don't draw down too fast.
Conner Eldridge: Opposes Obama's Iran nuclear deal; needs more verification.
Dan Sullivan: At State Department, I pursued global terrorist regimes.
James Mattis: North Korea must be stopped, but by diplomatic means.
Natalie Tennant: We should consider ground troops against ISIS.
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Welfare & Poverty
Jack Conway: Faith-based programs instead of federal money.
T.W. Shannon: Require 20 hours of work activity for food stamp recipients.
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The above quotations are from Columns and news articles distributed by the Associated Press, 2010-2019.
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