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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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Bachmann vs. Palin On The Issues:
Side-by-side stances on the issues
by Jesse Gordon of OnTheIssues.org
(Click for Amazon book review)
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from Bachmann vs. Palin On the Issues, by Jesse Gordon (number of quotes indicated):
- Michele Bachmann (2)
- Sarah Palin (2)
OR click on an issue category below for a subset. |
BOOK SUMMARY by OnTheIssues.org:
This book puts OnTheIssues' web content into book form -- a direct comparison of issue stances -- not personal biographies, not political horserace analysis, not scandal histories.
Each headline below is backed up with a referenced citation, in context, so you can compare for yourself what each candidate says.
The comparisons are made convenient in a side-by-side layout, with book reviews and a VoteMatch issue summary at the end.
Domestic Issues | Michele Bachmann | Sarah Palin |
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| Environmental Protection Agency: | EPA rulemaking has been based on politics, not science | Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act |
| Gasoline Policy: | Goal is to keep gas prices low, like $1.79 a gallon | Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year |
| Animal Rights: | Endorsed by Sportsmen's and Animal Owners' Voting Alliance | Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes |
| Concealed Carry: | National cross-state standard for concealed carry | Open carry in city library and city hall |
| Victims' Rights: | Voted YES on services for offenders' re-entry into society | Victims' rights are critical to "justice for all" |
| Drug War: | Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs | Opposes legalizing marijuana, but meth is greater threat |
| ObamaCare: | ObamaCare is unconstitutional; I'm committed to its repeal | ObamaCare should focus on helping doctors via tort reform |
| Market-based Healthcare: | End the idea that government should keep buying more stuff | Health care must be market-and business-driven |
| Tort Reform: | I support tort reform both federally and in states | ObamaCare should focus on helping doctors via tort reform |
| Stem Cells: | Embryonic stem cell research unnecessary and unethical | Stricter than McCain on stem-cell research |
| Christian Heritage: | Recognize Christianity's importance to western civilization | Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage |
| Church and State: | Separation of church and state is a myth | OpEd: Core values defined by political ambition plus church |
| Husband's Role: | Bible's "be submissive to husband" means mutual respect | Raises kids with network of relatives, plus Todd as Mr. Mom |
| Her Children: | Raised 23 foster kids, with her own kids, as "treatment home" | On Down baby: God won't give me something I can't handle |
Economic Issues | Michele Bachmann | Sarah Palin |
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| Economic Stimulus: | YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending | "No thank you" to federal dollars with fat strings attached |
| Mortgage Crisis: | Subprime mortgage crisis due to errors by feds, not banks | Predatory lenders got us into the housing crisis |
| Balanced Budget: | Balanced Budget Amendment with 3/5 vote to override | Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget |
| Limited Taxation: | What you earn is your money, not the government's | Core GOP belief is limited government and limited taxation |
| Death Tax and Capital Gains: | Repeal tax hikes in capital gains; repeal death tax | To end recession: slay the death tax and cut capital gains |
| Corporate Tax: | High corporate taxes lead to jobs leaving the country | Under Obama plan, small businesses will see tax increases |
| Small Business: | We need to give job creators certainty | Small businesses have to be brave enough to fail |
| Lobbyist Transparency: | YES on requiring lobbyist disclosure of bundled donations | Transparency meetings should not be held behind closed doors |
| Earmark Reform: | Moratorium on all earmarks until budget is balanced | Fight "bridge to nowhere" and all earmarks |
| Whistleblower Policy: | NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination | Gained political prominence as a whistleblower |
| Term Limits: | Promises to serve only one term as President | 1996 mayoral election focus: ideology, term limits, religion |
| Crony Capitalism: | Washington is the epicenter of crony capitalism | I fought against crony capitalism as governor |
| Unemployment Policy: | Bailout should be about job creation, not just healthcare | Unemployment is higher than promised, and growing |
| Union Policy: | NRLB shouldn't stop Boeing's factory in right-to-work state | Unions should get member permission for political donations |
| Social Security: | Wean everybody off Social Security and Medicare | Sacrifice now to keep system for the future |
Social Issues | Michele Bachmann | Sarah Palin |
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| Right to Life: | Life is the first right; I'm 100% pro-life from conception | Choose life even in case of rape or teenage pregnancy |
| Constitutionality of Abortion: | Supreme Court justified abortion out of thin air | Constitution does offer an inherent right to privacy |
| Adoption: | Leading advocate for foster and adopted children | Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids |
| Feminism: | Fight the faddish fog of feminism | New feminism: pro-woman, pro-life sisterhood |
| Definition of Marriage: | I support federal AND state marriage amendments | Non-support of anything but traditional marriage |
| Gay Job Rights: | NO on prohibiting job discrimination on sexual orientation | Ok to deny benefits to homosexual couples |
| School Vouchers: | YES on reauthorizing the DC opportunity scholarship program | Support charters & home schools; not private school vouchers |
| Education Funding: | Forward Funding: let districts plan based on advance budget | Forward Funding: let districts plan based on advance budget |
| Charter Schools: | Founded New Heights Charter School: rigorous, not religious | Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives |
| Evolution: | Don't censor intelligent design, but it's a state issue | Supports microevolution, but not that humans came from fish |
| No Child Left Behind: | No Child Left Behind imposes 50 new state mandates | 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB |
| Traditional Families: | Support traditional family life | Founding Fathers took strong families for granted |
| Welfare Reform: | Government subsidizes idleness, dependency, and delinquency | EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce |
| Democratic Party: | Switched party in 1970s; Democratic Party left us | OpEd: Darling of the Democrats for taking on GOP incumbent |
| The Tea Party: | Tea Party has held Congress to account | Tea Partiers love America & dislike what's happening to her |
International Issues | Michele Bachmann | Sarah Palin |
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| Cap-and-Trade: | I opposed cap-and-trade, including Lightbulb Choice Act | Cap-and-Trade is a Cap-and-Tax program |
| Drilling Policy: | Tap the natural abundance of Alaska and the lower 48 | Drill, baby, drill |
| Free Trade: | Free and fair trade agreements spur economic growth | Trade important to Alaska, but keep Alaska residents first |
| Illegal Immigration: | It's not the American way to give immigrants' rights | Supports a path to citizenship, but no amnesty for illegals |
| American Exceptionalism: | American exceptionalism: indispensable nation of the world | American exceptionalism based on idea of right to be free |
| Israel Policy: | Don't force Israel back to indefensible 1967 borders | Two-state solution for Israel/Palestine is a top priority |
| China Policy: | China is building 3,000 miles of tunnels for nukes | Bothered by China's bid to control Alaska gasline |
| Pakistan Policy: | Continue aid to Pakistan, but get more intel from them | Keep option to go into Pakistan to go after terrorists |
| North Korea: | North Korea is Wal-Mart of missile weapon delivery systems | Economic sanctions on North Korea for nukes" |
| Iranian Nukes: | Biggest issue in Middle East is nuclear Iran | Nuclear Iran is dangerous to whole world |
| War on Terror: | Absolute policy of not negotiating with terrorists | Palin Plan on terrorism: We win, they lose |
| Captured Terrorists: | No Miranda rights for terrorists; expand Guantanamo | Question terrorists before they get lawyered up & Mirandized |
| Defense Spending: | Defense spending did not cause our budget crisis; no cuts | Ask all candidates "Are you doing all you can for security?" |
| Iraq War: | Leaving Iraq now invites in Iran as hegemon | No white flag of surrender on Iraq |
| Afghanistan War: | Stay the course in Afghanistan | Surge needed in Afghanistan; we cannot afford to lose |
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Budget & Economy
Sarah Palin: Michele Bachmann economic stances compared to Palin.
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Education
Michele Bachmann: Bachmann education stances compared to Sarah Palin.
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Foreign Policy
Sarah Palin: Michele Bachmann international stances compared to Palin.
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Health Care
Michele Bachmann: Bachmann healthcare stances compared to Sarah Palin.
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The above quotations are from Bachmann vs. Palin On The Issues:
Side-by-side stances on the issues
by Jesse Gordon of OnTheIssues.org.
VoteMatch Social Issues |
Bachmann |
vs. |
Palin |
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| Abortion is a woman’s right | strongly opposes | | opposes |
| Require companies to hire more women & minorities | opposes | | favors |
| Same-sex domestic partnership benefits | strongly opposes | | opposes |
| Teacher-led prayer in public schools | strongly favors | | strongly favors |
| Parents choose schools via vouchers | strongly favors | | strongly favors |
VoteMatch Domestic Issues |
Bachmann |
vs. |
Palin |
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| More federal funding for health coverage | strongly opposes | | opposes |
| Death Penalty | neutral | | strongly favors |
| Mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws | opposes | | strongly favors |
| Absolute right to gun ownership | strongly favors | | strongly favors |
| Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it | opposes | | favors |
VoteMatch Economic Issues |
Bachmann |
vs. |
Palin |
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| Privatize Social Security | strongly favors | | opposes |
| Make taxes more progressive | strongly opposes | | opposes |
| Stricter limits on political campaign funds | strongly favors | | strongly favors |
| Allow churches to provide welfare services | favors | | favors |
| Replace coal & oil with alternatives | strongly opposes | | opposes |
VoteMatch International Issues |
Bachmann |
vs. |
Palin |
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| Illegal immigrants earn citizenship | strongly opposes | | favors |
| Support & expand free trade | favors | | favors |
| The Patriot Act harms civil liberties | strongly opposes | | opposes |
| Expand the armed forces | favors | | strongly favors |
| US out of Iraq & Afghanistan | strongly opposes | | opposes |
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