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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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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Adam Laxalt: Look into repealing NV abortion rights law.
Steve Sisolak: Fund Planned Parenthood; leave decision to women.
Jared Fisher: Pro-life because pregnancy involves two persons.
Adam Laxalt: Support crisis pregnancy center to help mothers choose life.
Dan Schwartz: Don't stop abortions but don't pay for them either.
Kenny Guinn: Prohibit partial-birth abortion; support Parental consent.
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Budget & Economy
Dan Schwartz: Tax abatements are not needed to entice new business.
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Civil Rights
Adam Laxalt: Religious right of no business with gay couples.
Steve Sisolak: Strong gay rights supporter.
Jared Fisher: Treat LGBTQ like others; and some gender-neutral bathrooms.
Adam Laxalt: 1996: opposed same-sex marriage; 2018: supports equality.
Dan Schwartz: Support women by seeking a female running mate.
Kenny Guinn: Affirmative action in state contracts and colleges.
Kenny Guinn: Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws.
Kenny Guinn: Opposes recognizing same-sex marriages.
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Corporations
Dan Schwartz: Bringing in high tech business will help increase paychecks.
Adam Laxalt: Remove barriers to job creation and business expansion.
Jared Fisher: Too many regulations work as roadblocks for business growth.
Dan Schwartz: Replace commerce tax with broad-based corporate income tax.
Brian Sandoval: Lending to small businesses will help create jobs in state.
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Crime
Steve Sisolak: Ease cash bail requirements to reduce incarceration.
Adam Laxalt: Penalties for criminals; justice for victims.
Kenny Guinn: Supports the death penalty.
Kenny Guinn: End parole for repeat violent felons.
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Drugs
Adam Laxalt: Did not seek to allow marijuana business banking.
Steve Sisolak: Fight federal intrusion into state marijuana industry.
Adam Laxalt: Wait-and-see on legalizing banking for legalized marijuana.
Adam Laxalt: 1996: opposed medical marijuana; 2018: decriminalization.
Steve Sisolak: Nevada should set gold standard for legal pot.
Adam Laxalt: Opposes legalization of possession of 1 ounce of marijuana.
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Education
Adam Laxalt: Supported voucher-style Education Savings Accounts.
Steve Sisolak: Don't divert funds from public schools to private schools.
Dan Schwartz: Parents need to have choices in school selections.
Adam Laxalt: Empower parents with school choice & charters.
Jared Fisher: Local control is key to education reform.
Steve Sisolak: Against tax dollars diverted to private schools.
Brian Sandoval: Improve education performance measurements.
Brian Sandoval: Enhance education data systems in Nevada.
Brian Sandoval: Yes to charter schools statewide.
Kenny Guinn: Support charters & private investment in public schools.
Kenny Guinn: Sex ed should stress abstinence but also safe sex.
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Energy & Oil
Adam Laxalt: End costly and burdensome mandates on energy providers.
Steve Sisolak: Climate change poses a direct threat to our communities.
Adam Laxalt: Supports choice & competition in the energy sectors.
Dan Schwartz: Enthusiast for the future of renewable wind & solar energy.
Jared Fisher: Clean energy means jobs.
Jared Fisher: Renewable energy makes economic sense.
Brian Sandoval: Energy efficiency retrofits add value to buildings.
Brian Sandoval: Renewables like solar & geothermal are big opportunity.
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Environment
Adam Laxalt: Remains open only to necessary regulations.
Jared Fisher: Teddy Roosevelt environmentalist: Explore new frontiers.
Jared Fisher: Eco-tourism promotes economy AND outdoor recreation.
Jared Fisher: Republican voters care about environment.
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Families & Children
Adam Laxalt: Opposed Obama's stricter overtime rules.
Steve Sisolak: Require companies to provide paid sick time.
Adam Laxalt: Enforce current laws; no new laws to fight sexual harassment.
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Free Trade
Dan Schwartz: Bring in out-of-state business but no overseas missions.
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Government Reform
Dan Schwartz: Picture ID as requirement to voting.
Jared Fisher: Governor must lead with accountability & transparency.
Brian Sandoval: Freezing archaic regulations is my number one priority.
Kenny Guinn: No campaign spending limits; no public campaign funding.
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Gun Control
Dan Schwartz: Expand state background checks because people voted for it.
Steve Sisolak: Expand state background checks without involving Feds.
Steve Sisolak: Outspoken gun control advocate since Las Vegas shooting.
Adam Laxalt: Firearm restrictions not effective in reducing gun violence.
Steve Sisolak: Ban silencers, bump stocks, and assault weapons.
Jared Fisher: Second Amendment represents freedom & our American heritage.
Steve Sisolak: I'll take on the NRA and I'll take on Donald Trump.
Adam Laxalt: Don't expand state background checks unless FBI participates.
Adam Laxalt: 1996: supported gun rights; 2018: supports gun control.
Adam Laxalt: Strong Supporter of the Second Amendment.
Dan Schwartz: Implement voter-approved expanded background checks.
Kenny Guinn: Allow concealed carry.
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Health Care
Adam Laxalt: ObamaCare is most flawed piece of legislation ever endured.
Steve Sisolak: Do everything we can to maintain healthcare coverage.
Jared Fisher: Free market achieves both affordable AND effective care.
Adam Laxalt: Bash ObamaCare, but unclear on where healthcare is headed.
Dan Schwartz: Healthcare should be an economic right for all citizens.
Steve Sisolak: ObamaCare has helped those in need.
Brian Sandoval: $874 decrease in public employees benefit plan.
Brian Sandoval: Supports lawsuits against Obama health care bill.
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Homeland Security
Adam Laxalt: Make Nevada the most veteran-empowering state in the nation.
Brian Sandoval: Defy Trump's bad on transgendered people in military.
Dan Schwartz: We need a hard look at military spending to find excesses.
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Immigration
Adam Laxalt: Don't expand DACA to cover parents of DREAMer kids.
Steve Sisolak: Workable pathway to citizenship for law-abiding immigrants.
Steve Sisolak: Double headline - Already Done.
Adam Laxalt: Stop illegal immigration & stop sanctuary states.
Dan Schwartz: Empathy for DACA targets, wants them part of immigration law.
Steve Sisolak: Not a sanctuary county; we are in compliance with ICE.
Eric Greitens: Gave examples of Muslim immigration that has been positive.
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Jobs
Adam Laxalt: Do not raise minimum wage; that hurts workers.
Steve Sisolak: Raise minimum wage to $10, but $15 is too much.
Adam Laxalt: Remove barriers to job creation.
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Local Issues
Brian Sandoval: Gaming Policy Committee: modernize with Internet poker.
Brian Sandoval: Online poker companies still viable, must keep close watch.
Kenny Guinn: No high-level nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain.
Kenny Guinn: No state income tax; no casino tax.
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Principles & Values
Adam Laxalt: Son of Sen. Pete Domenici; grandson of Gov. Paul Laxalt.
Danny Tarkanian: Will fight Republican "liberals".
Jared Fisher: Master of time management: time is our greatest asset.
Jared Fisher: Started renewable-energy-based tourism business.
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Tax Reform
Adam Laxalt: Committed to not raising taxes on anybody.
Steve Sisolak: Supported commerce tax; supports property tax increase.
Jared Fisher: Cement our reputation as pro-business, tax-friendly state.
Adam Laxalt: Critical to maintain low taxes.
Dan Schwartz: Spending to increase revenue would justify raising taxes.
Brian Sandoval: Don't raise taxes by $1B; that would halt job growth.
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Technology
Steve Sisolak: Preserve Net Neutrality (equal access to internet).
Dan Schwartz: Investment in infrastructure can bring in high paying jobs.
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Welfare & Poverty
Adam Laxalt: Develop new affordable housing without tax funding.
Steve Sisolak: Expedited permitting for affordable housing.
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