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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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2008 Governor's State of the State speeches
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2008 Governor's State of the State speeches (number of quotes indicated):
- Bob McDonnell (1) Virginia Republican Governor
- Charlie Crist (3) Florida Democratic Governor Challenger
- Haley Barbour (7) Mississippi Former Republican Governor (2004-2012)
- Jon Huntsman (4) Utah Former GOP Governor (2005-2009); Ambassador to China
- Sarah Palin (13) Alaska Former Governor (resigned 2009); V.P. nominee (2008)
- Steve Beshear (5) Kentucky Democratic Governor (term-limited 2015)
- Tim Kaine (5) Virginia Democratic Nominee for Vice President
- Tim Pawlenty (1) Minnesota Republican challenger and previous Governor
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Budget & Economy
Charlie Crist: Florida HOPE taskforce to help victims of housing crisis.
Steve Beshear: Cut government spending due to the revenue shortfall.
Steve Beshear: Some budget priorities won’t go away despite budget crisis.
Steve Beshear: Revenue situation becomes a golden opportunity for change.
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Crime
Charlie Crist: Supports 10-20-Life and Stop Turning Out Prisoners program.
Sarah Palin: We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement.
Tim Kaine: Don't re-traumatize sex crime victims during investigation.
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Drugs
Jon Huntsman: End Meth Now: stop the scourge.
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Education
Haley Barbour: Continued large increases in funding higher education.
Haley Barbour: Spending $8,500 per student is enough--no increase this year.
Haley Barbour: Extra pay for experienced teachers and for mentoring.
Sarah Palin: School debate should focus on accountability.
Sarah Palin: Committed to providing strong education, including morals.
Sarah Palin: Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical.
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Energy & Oil
Charlie Crist: $200M package for solar, wind, & biofuel from citrus.
Sarah Palin: $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro.
Sarah Palin: Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska’s needs.
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Environment
Sarah Palin: We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing.
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Families & Children
Haley Barbour: Supports dyslexia screening and early childhood education.
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Free Trade
Tim Kaine: Engage with people from other countries in global commerce.
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Government Reform
Steve Beshear: Comprehensive ethics package to restore trust.
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Gun Control
Bob McDonnell: Keep guns out of hands of dangerously mentally ill.
Tim Kaine: Instant background checks including mental health database.
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Health Care
Tim Pawlenty: Supports market-driven healthcare reform.
Jon Huntsman: No denial of coverage because of minor ailments.
Sarah Palin: Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas.
Sarah Palin: Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies.
Sarah Palin: Personal responsibility & choices key to good health.
Tim Kaine: Mental health system is chronically under-funded.
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Homeland Security
Haley Barbour: Defense industry is economic bright spot for MS.
Sarah Palin: Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom.
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Immigration
Tim Kaine: Supercharged rhetoric causes hostility to New Americans.
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Local Issues
Jon Huntsman: Build the Legacy Parkway, and film industry.
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Principles & Values
Sarah Palin: Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow.
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Tax Reform
Jon Huntsman: Historically high tax burden is now below national average.
Haley Barbour: Commission to study state tax code & then cut taxes.
Sarah Palin: Eliminate taxes that inhibit business.
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Technology
Haley Barbour: More funding for highway construction & improvement.
Steve Beshear: Ideas are the foundation of any new economy.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Bob McDonnell Virginia Republican Governor
- Charlie Crist Florida Democratic Governor Challenger
- Haley Barbour Mississippi Former Republican Governor (2004-2012)
- Jon Huntsman Utah Former GOP Governor (2005-2009); Ambassador to China
- Sarah Palin Alaska Former Governor (resigned 2009); V.P. nominee (2008)
- Steve Beshear Kentucky Democratic Governor (term-limited 2015)
- Tim Kaine Virginia Democratic Nominee for Vice President
- Tim Pawlenty Minnesota Republican challenger and previous Governor
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The above quotations are from 2008 Governor's State of the State speeches.
Related books, debates, and candidates:
- 2024 State of the Union speech, plus GOP responses
- 2024 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2023 State of the Union speech, plus GOP, Working Family, & MAGA responses
- 2023 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2022 State of the Union speech, plus GOP, Libertarian, progressive, & QAnon responses
- 2022 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2021 State of the Union speech, plus responses by the Republican Party
- 2021 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2020 State of the Union speech, plus responses by the Democratic Party
- 2020 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2019 State of the Union speech, plus responses by the Democratic Party
- 2019 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2018 State of the Union speech, plus response by the Democratic Party
- 2018 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2017 State of the Union speech, plus response by the Democratic Party
- 2017 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2016 State of the Union speech
- 2016 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2015 State of the Union speech
- 2015 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2014 State of the Union speech, plus response by Green Party, Republican Party, and Tea Party
- 2014 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2013 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2013 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2012 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2012 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2011 State of the Union speech, plus response by GOP and Tea Party
- 2011 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2007-2011 Mayors' State of the City speeches
- 2010 Governors' State of the State speeches
- Obama Q+A at GOP House Retreat, Jan. 2010
- 2010 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Bob McDonnell (R, VA)
- 2009 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2009 Address to Joint Session of Congress, plus response by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R, LA)
- 2009 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2008 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D, KS)
- 2008 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2007 State of the Union speech, plus response by Sen. James Webb (D, VA)
- 2007 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2006 State of the Union speech, plus response by Gov. Tim Kaine (D, VA)
- 2005 State of the Union speech, plus responses by Sen Harry Reid (D, NV) & Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA)
- 2004 State of the Union speech, plus responses by Sen Tom Daschle (D, SD) & Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA)
- 2004 Governors' State of the State speeches
- 2001 Governors' State of the State speeches
- Other early 2000s Governors' State of the State speeches
- Other late 1990s Governors' State of the State speeches
- Historical State of the Union addresses:
Clinton
- Bush
- Reagan
- Carter
- Ford
Nixon
- LBJ
- JFK
- Eisenhower
- Truman
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