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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) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
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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2014 New York Gubernatorial debates and race coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2014 New York Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Andrew Cuomo (8) New York Democratic Governor
- Howie Hawkins (1) New York Green Party Presidential Challenger
- Kathy Hochul (5) New York Democratic Lt. Governor Challenger
- Rob Astorino (11) New York Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Zephyr Teachout (14) New York Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
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New York Gubernatorial race:
- New York Post, "Joe Biden's disastrous plans for America's suburbs," by Betsy McCaughey, July 21, 2020
- The Nation magazine, "No Quid Pro Quo, No Cuomo: Vote Howie Hawkins," by Richard Kim, Oct 29, 2014
- Bay Ridge Journal, "Teachout: Abortion Rights Central to Women's Equality", re: OpEd in Albany Times-Union, 8/9/14
- NY State of Politics, "Cuomo's Legal Spending Draws Concern", by Rob Astorino, Aug. 5, 2014
- Daily Freeman, "Teachout flunks Cuomo on fracking, corruption probe", by William J. Kemble, 7/22/14
- The Villager, "Zephyr Teachout pressuring Gov. Cuomo on his left", by Lincoln Anderson, July 10, 2014
- Epoch Times, "Zephyr Teachout: Corruption Crusader", by Jonathan Zhou, July 8, 2014
- New York Daily News, "Upstart candidate Zephyr Teachout", by Glenn Blain, June 16, 2014
- Newsday, "Taxes seen as key issue in race between Cuomo & Astorino", by Michael Gormley, June 15, 2014
- Buzzfeed.com blog, "Progressive Ticket Will Challenge Andrew Cuomo", by Jacob Fischler, June 13, 2014
- Newsday, "Cuomo attempts to define Astorino", by Michael Gormley, May 18, 2014
- Capital New York e-zine, "Astorino clarifies (somewhat) his position on abortion", by Laura Nahmias, Mar. 7, 2014
- NY State of Politics blog, "Westchester Dems Hit Astorino On Immigration", March 2014
- Homeland Security Newswire e-zine, "State lawmakers question homeland security college", 21 Feb. 2014
- Wall Street Journal, "Effort to Expand Trade", by Erica Orden, Jan. 5, 2014
- Westchester Magazine, "Astorino Questions Cuomo's Medical Marijuana Plan", by Philip Garrity, Jan. 2014
- New York Post, "GOP governors powwow boosts Rob Astorino's candidacy", by Fredric U. Dicker, November 18, 2013
- Campaign email, "Gov. Pataki endorsement," by Rob Astorino campaign, 9/20/2013
- Wall Street Journal, "Cuomo Weighs in on Syria Debate", by Erica Orden, Sep. 4, 2013
- U.S. House press releases from Rep. Kathy Kochul, Nov. 2011 - Sept. 2012
- Washington Post, "The liberal case for social security cuts", by Matt Miller, February 9, 2011
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Zephyr Teachout: Abortion rights are part of women's equality.
Andrew Cuomo: Codify state with federal law to allow 9th-month abortions.
Rob Astorino: No 9th-month abortions, even if federal law allows it.
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Civil Rights
Rob Astorino: Zoning laws limit what can be built, not who can live there.
Zephyr Teachout: Endorsed by LGBT organizations; received at Gay Pride parade.
Rob Astorino: Opposes gay marriage, but it's a non-issue.
Rob Astorino: Opposes gay marriage, but it's the law of the land.
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Corporations
Zephyr Teachout: Apply anti-trust rules to corporate political power.
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Drugs
Rob Astorino: No medical marijuana; due to pills, process, and quality.
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Education
Zephyr Teachout: Cuomo has completely abandoned schools.
Zephyr Teachout: The public school system has been robbed.
Zephyr Teachout: Stop looting public school system to serve wealthy interests.
Kathy Hochul: Partnerships between employers and educational institutions.
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Energy & Oil
Zephyr Teachout: Sun, solar and wind, not fracking.
Rob Astorino: Government incentives for solar & geothermal.
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Environment
Kathy Hochul: EPA cleanup of intolerable odors & emissions in Attica.
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Families & Children
Howie Hawkins: Supports universal healthcare & universal pre-K.
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Foreign Policy
Andrew Cuomo: Follow Congressional process in Syrian intervention.
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Free Trade
Andrew Cuomo: Start-Up NY: expand foreign trade to boost upstate economies.
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Government Reform
Andrew Cuomo: Used campaign funds for defense lawyer, legally.
Rob Astorino: We desperately need term limits in Albany for all parties.
Andrew Cuomo: Committed to campaign finance reform.
Zephyr Teachout: Build political system where wealthy donors aren't in charge.
Zephyr Teachout: Political system is still corrupt and rigged for the wealthy.
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Gun Control
Zephyr Teachout: Supports tougher gun control laws.
Kathy Hochul: Top rating from National Rifle Association.
Rob Astorino: Opposes SAFE Act gun control measure.
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Health Care
Zephyr Teachout: I am committed to single-payer.
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Immigration
Kathy Hochul: 2007: No drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.
Zephyr Teachout: Honor the dignity of all immigrants.
Kathy Hochul: Submit temporary guest worker applications online.
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Local Issues
Zephyr Teachout: Dirty money is funding the Tappan Zee Bridge construction.
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Principles & Values
Zephyr Teachout: Political icons: Teddy Roosevelt & Louis Brandeis.
Andrew Cuomo: OpEd: Primary challenge doubles the campaign donation limit.
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Social Security
Andrew Cuomo: Expose obscure formulas that cause automatic increases.
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Tax Reform
Andrew Cuomo: Tax cut for middle class; increase taxes on wealthiest 1%.
Rob Astorino: Held Westchester County taxes to $548M, without cuts.
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Technology
Rob Astorino: Demanded mass transit capability on new Tappan Zee Bridge.
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Welfare & Poverty
Rob Astorino: AdWatch: Opposes affordable housing & hence minorities.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Andrew Cuomo New York Democratic Governor
- Howie Hawkins New York Green Party Presidential Challenger
- Kathy Hochul New York Democratic Lt. Governor Challenger
- Rob Astorino New York Republican Gubernatorial Challenger
- Zephyr Teachout New York Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
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The above quotations are from 2014 New York Gubernatorial debates and race coverage.
2014 Governors' book excerpts:
- Power Lines, by Gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter (D,GA)
- Dialogues, by Governor Jerry Brown (D,CA)
- A Return to Values:, by Gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez (R,CO)
- The Party's Over, by Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist (D,FL)
- A State of Opportunity, by Gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler (I,ME)
- Scorpions for Breakfast, by Gov. Jan Brewer (R,AZ)
- In Mortal Danger, by 2014 gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo (R,CO)
- From Power to Purpose, by Gov. Sam Brownback (R,KS)
- Leadership and Crisis, by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R,LA)
- A Reason to Believe, by Gov. Deval Patrick (D,MA)
- Governor`s Travels, by Gov. Angus King (I,ME)
- Crossroads, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D,NY)
- Stand For Something, by Gov. John Kasich (R,OH)
- Against the Tide, by Gov. Linc Chafee (I,RI)
- Fed Up!, by Gov. Rick Perry (R,TX)
- What A Party!, by 2013 gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe (D,VA)
- Last Line of Defense, by 2013 gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli (R,VA)
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