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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
Michael Crapo: Limited to rape, incest, mother's life in imminent danger.
Natalie Fleming: Stopping abortion at an abortion clinic is too late.
Nels Mitchell: Support woman's right to make her own health decisions.
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Budget & Economy
Jerry Sturgill: Profitability driven by productivity, not pinching pennies.
Jim Risch: Bailout plan needs more protection for taxpayers.
Jim Risch: Government cannot replicate what businesses accomplish.
Larry LaRocco: Bailout plan needed to get credit for small companies.
Michael Crapo: Eliminate unnecessary and wasteful government spending.
Nels Mitchell: No silly votes to shut down government; no budget blackmail.
Paulette Jordan: Invest in infrastructure while interest rates are low.
Rex Rammell: Over-regulation caused the economic disaster.
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Civil Rights
Jim Risch: States define marriage; Idaho prohibits same-sex.
Michael Crapo: Safeguard traditional marriage; let states define.
Michael Crapo: Flag is enduring symbol of nation's great history.
Nancy Harris: Protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Paulette Jordan: Formed Idaho Voice, non-partisan voter rights group.
Jim Risch: Urged NCAA to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.
Jim Risch: Permanently eliminate DEI initiatives in federal workforce.
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Corporations
Jerry Sturgill: Financial adviser, and turnaround CEO.
Jim Risch: Jobs are created by private sector and not by government.
Jim Risch: No tax incentive for repatriation of overseas jobs.
Nels Mitchell: Subsidies to established corporations waste taxpayer money.
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Crime
Jim Risch: Hold criminals accountable & punish for crimes.
Michael Crapo: Punish convicts to the highest extent of the law.
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Drugs
David Roth: For evidence-based programs to reduce substance abuse.
David Roth: Runs organization focused on youth drug & alcohol prevention.
Gary Peters: Implement voter legalization of medical marijuana.
Michael Crapo: 2012: Pleaded guilty after DUI arrest, and apologized.
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Education
David Roth: Incentivize states to invest more in education.
Jerry Sturgill: Investments in education are investments in our future.
Jim Risch: Local decisions on education dollars, not federal.
Michael Crapo: Preserve state and local decision-making authority.
Nancy Harris: Education without massive debt.
Nancy Harris: Protect public education from privatization.
Natalie Fleming: Allow bankruptcy filers to clear student debt.
Rex Rammell: Department of Education is unconstitutional; eliminate it.
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Energy & Oil
Jerry Sturgill: Energy law practice: finance & privatize electric utilities.
Jerry Sturgill: Do more to reduce carbon emissions.
Jim Risch: We're running out of oil; we must drill our way through this.
Larry LaRocco: Create 14,000 new jobs by embracing new types of energy.
Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Splitting atoms murders atoms; no nuclear power.
Nancy Harris: Supports Green New Deal as galvanizing momentum for change.
Nels Mitchell: Oil & gas industries get huge subsidies despite high profits.
Paulette Jordan: Respect our land, combat corporate greed on climate change.
Paulette Jordan: Cap and trade, carbon fees on table for climate change.
Rex Rammell: Lies about global warming will destroy our economy.
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Environment
Jerry Sturgill: Protect public lands by keeping federal control.
Jim Risch: Manage public lands for multiple uses.
Michael Crapo: Conservation and progress do not need to be at odds.
Michael Crapo: Improve ESA with innovative collaborative species management.
Nancy Harris: Enjoy clean air & clean water of our mountains & streams.
Nels Mitchell: Committed to protecting our unique outdoor heritage.
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Families & Children
Michael Crapo: Strong families are bedrock of healthy society.
Natalie Fleming: Respect, love everyone; support traditional family.
Nels Mitchell: Strong supporter of the Violence Against Women Act.
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Foreign Policy
Jim Risch: OpEd: did nothing against Saudis for Khashoggi death.
Jim Risch: Call on Iran to release those imprisoned for Christianity.
Jim Risch: Hold China accountable for erosion of Hong Kong's autonomy.
Michael Crapo: Vet refugees to keep out terrorists, but other Muslims ok.
Nancy Harris: Stand up to Saudis for Khashoggi death.
Robert Menendez: Unequivocal support for Hong Kong protests against China.
Jim Risch: America does not recognize China's claim over Taiwan.
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Free Trade
Jerry Sturgill: His company recognized as "Cross-Border Deal of the Year".
Jim Risch: Supported bill pushing back against China's trade practices.
Nels Mitchell: End tax breaks for shipping American jobs overseas.
Paulette Jordan: Farmers want trade, not government bailouts.
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Government Reform
David Roth: Leaders should look for solutions not votes.
Jerry Sturgill: Sick of career politicians staying in office forever.
Jim Risch: Gridlock results from two very different party philosophies.
Michael Crapo: Excessive government regulation is an unnecessary drain.
Nels Mitchell: No junkets; no gridlock; promises one term only.
Nels Mitchell: OpEd: Pledging just one six-year term means he's "lame duck".
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Gun Control
Gary Peters: Common sense safety measures, including background checks.
Jim Risch: Second Amendment is individual right that must be maintained.
Jerry Sturgill: Keep guns from terrorists, but we have enough laws.
Michael Crapo: I oppose all efforts to weaken the Second Amendment.
Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard.
Nels Mitchell: High priority on right to hunt & fish on public lands.
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Health Care
David Roth: Fix the gaps in the ACA, especially in under-served areas.
Jim Risch: ObamaCare is a regulatory quagmire.
Michael Crapo: Oppose Obamacare; government-run health care not the answer.
Nancy Harris: Supported Medicare for All; regulate drug prices.
Natalie Fleming: Universal Catastrophic Insurance for expenses over $50,000.
Nels Mitchell: Most of ObamaCare is good; fix the parts that aren't.
Paulette Jordan: Healthcare should be patient-centered, not profit-centered.
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Homeland Security
Jerry Sturgill: Maintain force structure needed for security of our nation.
Jim Risch: Do everything to maintain a fully-equipped military.
Jim Risch: We all agree that the military and NSA should be funded.
Michael Crapo: Strong advocate for Idaho's Air Force Base & National Guard.
Natalie Fleming: Fully prepared military but we must teach peace.
Nels Mitchell: Maintain Mountain Home Air Force Base.
Nels Mitchell: Staunch defender of Mountain Home Air Force Base.
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Immigration
David Roth: I support a pathway to citizenship for the DREAMers.
Jerry Sturgill: Refugees contribute to society; don't close borders for fear.
Jim Risch: First and foremost, we need to secure our borders.
Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement realistically possible.
Michael Crapo: Strongest border enforcement possible; no amnesty.
Nancy Harris: Reform immigration and provide path to citizenship.
Nels Mitchell: Idaho's farmers need immigration reform.
Paulette Jordan: Address immigration, border security, enforcement separately.
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Jobs
Jerry Sturgill: People need a living wage.
Jerry Sturgill: Wage inequality is unforgivable.
Michael Crapo: Provide system for legal foreign workers in agriculture.
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Principles & Values
Janice McGeachin: Thank Trump for putting America first & keeping it great.
Jerry Sturgill: LDS missionary in French Canada; then NYC financial lawyer.
Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Better if Ten Commandments were in our Constitution.
Marvin Pro-Life Richardson: Member of IAP party, but follows Constitution Party platform.
Michael Crapo: Attending Town Hall meetings in all 200 Idaho cities.
Michael Crapo: Town meetings in all 200 incorporated towns across Idaho.
Nancy Harris: I am a fourth generation Idahoan, and an entrepreneur.
Nancy Harris: If we're not running, we're not defending democracy.
Natalie Fleming: Natalie has been through the literal fires of hell.
Nels Mitchell: Never been within 150 miles of Harry Reid; not hand-picked.
Nels Mitchell: Middle-of-the-road Democrat; I'll team up with Republicans.
Nels Mitchell: Idaho needs Senator who gets to work, not "Senator No".
Nels Mitchell: Most conservative voting record in Senate in 2013.
Nels Mitchell: Served in state Senate and as Lt. Governor, then governor.
Paulette Jordan: Will stay awake and work on country's business.
Paulette Jordan: We need a complete shift to people-first policymaking.
Paulette Jordan: Youngest person elected to the Coeur d'Alene Tribal Council.
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Social Security
Jim Risch: Reform Social Security without privatization.
Jim Risch: Gradual changes now to avoid lower benefits later.
Michael Crapo: Examine a wide array of proposals to strengthen system.
Nels Mitchell: The greatest generation earned their retirement security.
Nels Mitchell: Fight efforts to cut or privatize entitlements.
Jim Risch: Accusations about Republican cuts are not going to happen.
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Tax Reform
Jim Risch: I'll drop out if I got $53,000 in undisclosed tax relief.
Jim Risch: No tax increases, but no cuts to entitlements nor veterans.
Larry LaRocco: Risch got undisclosed personal $53,000 from his tax relief.
Michael Crapo: We cannot tax our way to prosperity; simplify tax code.
Nancy Harris: Tax the wealthy; ensure they pay their fair share.
Paulette Jordan: Trump tax cut only benefitted rich, increased deficit.
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Technology
Jim Risch: Co-sponsored bill to protect small business from cyberattack.
Paulette Jordan: Strengthen cybersecurity to prevent election interference.
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War & Peace
Nels Mitchell: Don't concentrate on Syria at the expense of home.
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