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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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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) |
Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
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) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
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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Slate.com centrist opinion and analysis website
(Click for external website)
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from Slate.com (number of quotes indicated):
- Alex Padilla (1) Democratic Appointee California
- Andrew Yang (3) New York Democratic candidate for NYC Mayor
- Brian Kemp (1) Georgia Republican candidate for Governor
- Chris Christie (1) New Jersey N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
- Don Blankenship (1) Constitution Party candidate for President
- Green Party (1)
- Howie Hawkins (1) New York Green Party Presidential Challenger
- Jeb Bush (3) Florida Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate
- Jerry Brown (1) California Democratic Governor
- Jill Stein (4) Green Challenger
- Joe Walsh (2) Illinois Republican presidential primary challenger
- John Bohlinger (1) Democratic Senate Challenger Montana
- John Kasich (1) Ohio Republican Ohio Governor
- John Merrill (1) Republican Senate Challenger Alabama
- John Roberts (11) Republican Appointee to Supreme Court
- Joni Ernst (1) Republican Jr Senator Iowa
- Justin Amash (1) Michigan Libertarian Presidential Challenger
- Lauren Witzke (1) Republican Challenger Delaware
- Lou Correa (1) Democrat U.S. Rep California-46
- Lupe Valdez (1) Texas Democratic candidate for governor of Texas
- Mark DeSaulnier (1) Democratic House Member U.S. Rep California-11
- Matt Bevin (1) Kentucky Republican Governor
- Norma Torres (1) Democratic House Member U.S. Rep California-35
- Ralph Nader (1) Green
- Rand Paul (1) Republican 2016 Primary Challenger
- Rocky Chavez (1) Republican Senate candidate California
- Sharron Angle (1) Republican Senate Challenger Nevada
- Steve Knight (1) Republican House Member U.S. Rep California-25
- Ted Cruz (1) Republican 2016 Primary Challenger
- Ted Lieu (1) Democratic House Member U.S. Rep California-33
- Tim Walz (1) Minnesota DFL Governor & V.P. nominee
- Travis Allen (1) California Republican candidate for California Governor
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Articles in Slate magazine:
- Slate.com, "Tim Walz Wasn't Just the Safe Pick. He Earned It," by Jim Newell, Aug 06, 2024, (Link)
- On 2020 Pennsylvania Senate race:, "A Layman's Guide to John Fetterman, America's Secret Political Hope," by Heather Schwedel, Nov 07, 2020
- On 2020 Lousiana Senate race: "Republicans Are Absolutely Deluded if They Think Only Blue States Need a Bailout," by Jordan Weissmann, April 29, 2020
- On 2020 presidential hopefuls: "Trump's 'Total Authority' Claim Has Rep. Justin Amash "Looking Closely" at Third-Party Run," by Elliot Hannon, April 14, 2020
- On 2020 Veepstakes: "Amy Klobuchar Embodies the Politics of No," by Lili Loofbourow, Feb 22, 2020
- On Don Blankenship: "Racist Ex-Convict Coal Baron Enters Presidential Race," by Molly Olmstead, Nov 11, 2019
- Pres-2020: "Warren's criminal justice reform plan takes aim at both Joe Biden & Kamala Harris," by Matthew Rozsa, 8/21/19
- Pres-2020: "Watch Andrew Yang Break Down in Tears While Discussing Gun Violence," by Daniel Politi, Aug 11, 2019
- Pres-2020: "The Education of Andrew Yang," by Aaron Mak, June 25, 2019
- (On Cynthia Nixon): Slate Magazine on 2018 New York governor race, 8/30/2018
- (On Lupe Valdez): Slate.com on 2018 Texas Gubernatorial race, 5/23/2018
- (On Brian Kemp): Slate.com Ad-Watch on 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race, 5/2/2018
- On 2018 Nichigan Governor race: "Gretchen Whitmer Enters Michigan Governor's Race," by Christina Cauterucci, Jan 05, 2017
- AL-Senate: "Helping More People Vote Would 'Cheapen the Work' of Civil Rights Heroes," , by Mark Joseph Stern, Nov 02, 2016
- (On Jill Stein): Slate.com interview after Second 2016 Presidential Debate, 10/19/2016
- (On Rand Paul): Slate.com coverage of 2016 Kentucky Senate race, 2/18/2015
- On Calif. AB1327: "Up in the Air," by Margot E. Kaminski, Sept 05, 2014
- (On Jeb Bush): John Dickerson on Slate.com, "Hard on the GOP", 3/31/2014
- (On Matt Bevin): Slate.com CPAC coverage of 2014 Kentucky Senate race, 3/7/2014
- Slate e-zine, "How a Single Gay Juror Brought Down Nevada's Same-Sex Marriage Ban," by Mark Joseph Stern, Feb 11, 2014
- (On John Kasich): Slate.com on Ohio legislative records: House Bill 59, 7/1/2013
- (On John Roberts): Slate.com, 7/19/2005
- (On John Bohlinger): David Weigel on Slate.com on 2014 Montana Senate race, 12/13/2013
- House-2020: "GOP Rep Says 'Technology and Science' Make Abortion Exceptions Moot," by JEFFREY BLOOMER , OCT 19, 2012
- (On John Roberts): Emily Bazelon and David Newman, Slate.com, 7/1/2005
- Slate.com e-zine, "Abolish the Senate!," NOV 02, 2000
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Abortion
Joe Walsh: Science, technology removes exceptions for abortion.
John Roberts: Doctors who get federal fund may not mention abortion.
John Roberts: Prohibit family-planning programs from giving abortion info.
John Roberts: Ok for Operation Rescue to target abortion clinics.
John Roberts: Roe v. Wade is settled law.
Lupe Valdez: Endorsed by Planned Parenthood.
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Civil Rights
John Merrill: Just because you're 18 doesn't give you the right to vote.
John Roberts: Opposed simplifying complaints against voting rights.
John Roberts: Weaken the separation of church and state.
John Roberts: No paper trail as a judge on gay rights issues.
John Roberts: Ok for religious groups to meet at schools.
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Crime
Andrew Yang: Repeal 1994 crime bill, decriminalize truancy.
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Drugs
John Roberts: Ok to search cars without particular evidence in mind.
Lauren Witzke: Admits having run drugs for Mexican cartels.
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Education
Andrew Yang: Offered high pay for teachers in earlier business.
Jeb Bush: Advocate for Common Core education standards.
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Environment
John Roberts: No lawsuits to prevent mining on federal land.
John Roberts: Species within one state not protected by federal law.
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Families & Children
John Kasich: De-fund all family planning centers that discuss abortion.
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Foreign Policy
Jill Stein: Syria invited Russia into war; don't threaten no-fly zone.
Matt Bevin: No unilateral action in Eastern Europe.
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Government Reform
Green Party: Opposes Green Party plank to abolish the Senate.
Howie Hawkins: Senators for 20% can block bills favored by 80%.
Justin Amash: For limited government, not total Presidential authority.
Ralph Nader: Opposes Green Party plank to abolish the Senate.
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Gun Control
Andrew Yang: Help gun owners "personalize" guns free of charge.
Brian Kemp: Respect the 2nd Amendment if you want to date my daughter.
Joe Walsh: Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny.
Joni Ernst: Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny.
Sharron Angle: Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny.
Ted Cruz: Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny.
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Health Care
John Bohlinger: Strong advocate of a single-payer system like Medicare.
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Homeland Security
Jill Stein: Don't take sides in Yemen; arms embargo instead.
Jill Stein: Warsaw Pact ended NATO's reason to exist, then NATO expanded.
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Immigration
Jeb Bush: Advocate for residency for illegal immigrants.
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Principles & Values
Don Blankenship: Wants to go from the "big house" to the White House.
Rand Paul: Under KY law,can't run for Senate & President on same ballot.
Chris Christie: A self-consumed, self-serving mirror hog is not a leader.
Tim Walz: Started "weird" meme to describe Trump/Vance.
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Tax Reform
Jeb Bush: No pledge on taxes; trade-offs on taxes means leadership.
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Technology
Alex Padilla: Require search warrants for police use of drones.
Jerry Brown: Vetoed too-narrow search warrants for police drones.
Lou Correa: Voted NO requiring search warrants for police use of drones.
Mark DeSaulnier: Require search warrants for police use of drones.
Norma Torres: Require search warrants for police use of drones.
Rocky Chavez: Voted NO requiring search warrants for police use of drones.
Steve Knight: Voted NO requiring search warrants for police use of drones.
Ted Lieu: Require search warrants for police use of drones.
Travis Allen: Require search warrants for police use of drones.
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War & Peace
Jill Stein: End policy of regime-change and military intervention.
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The above quotations are from Slate.com centrist opinion and analysis website.
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