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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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Vice-Presidential Debate, Oct. 4, 2016, moderated by Elaine Quijano of CBS News
- 37 million people watched the sole vice-presidential debate, less than half of the number of viewers of the first presidential debate.
- Senator Tim Kaine repeatedly brought out a series of complaints against Donald Trump, from both a policy perspective and a personal perspective, and challenged Trump's running mate to defend Trump's actions.
This fulfills the traditional "attack dog" role of vice-presidential nominees.
- Governor Mike Pence did not often take the bait: instead, he pivoted to discussing campaign issues of relevance to the Trump-Pence campaign.
Some commentators opined that Trump would be angry about Pence not defending him; others suggested that Trump took Hillary's bait far too often in their first debate, and that Trump would benefit from following Pence's example is sticking to the issues rather than playing defense.
- Several pundits observed that Kaine appeared to be running very hard for vice-presidency in 2016, while Pence seemed more focused on running for president in 2020 (i.e. Pence made himself look strongly presidential for the future, but Kaine did more good for the current campaign).
--Jesse Gordon, editor-in-chief, jesse@ontheissues.org, October 6, 2016
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Bill Weld: Supported abortion rights; moderate stance on social issues.
Mike Pence: We embrace life because we're better for it.
Mike Pence: Partial-birth abortion is just anathema to me.
Tim Kaine: Not role of public servants to implement religious beliefs.
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Budget & Economy
Mike Pence: We've almost doubled the national debt; but not Indiana.
Mike Pence: Change of leadership will lead to America's comeback.
Tim Kaine: Invest in infrastructure & invest in our workforce.
Tim Kaine: We tried Trump tax plan in 2000s: it caused Great Recession.
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Crime
Mike Pence: Law enforcement is not a force for racism or division.
Mike Pence: Bringing up "implicit bias" demeans police officers.
Mike Pence: Inner-city families should want stop-and-frisk.
Mike Pence: Police officer are the best of us; restore law & order.
Tim Kaine: I opposed death penalty but upheld the law.
Tim Kaine: Racial biases do exist in the criminal justice system.
Tim Kaine: Community policing makes community safer AND police safer.
Tim Scott: I have felt the humiliation from being targeted by police.
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Foreign Policy
Ajamu Baraka: International coordinator of Black Left Unity Network.
Bill Weld: No alliances for intelligence: We have to do it ourselves!
Donald Trump: FactCheck: Japan should defend itself, including with nukes.
Mike Pence: America's place in the world is weakened.
Mike Pence: Fight Russia with strength and allies.
Mike Pence: Trump for extreme vetting of immigrants and no Syrians.
Tim Kaine: Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid.
Tim Kaine: On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship.
Tim Kaine: The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator.
Tim Kaine: Create a humanitarian zone in northern Syria, with UN aid.
Tim Kaine: On Putin: See difference between leadership & dictatorship.
Tim Kaine: The "reset with Russia" failed because Putin is a dictator.
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Gun Control
Tim Kaine: I'm a gun owner but I'm scarred from scourge of gun violence.
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Homeland Security
Mike Pence: Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America.
Mike Pence: Rebuild military and project American strength in the world.
Mike Pence: Bar Syrian refugees so ISIS cannot infiltrate America.
Mike Pence: Rebuild military and project American strength in the world.
Tim Kaine: Clinton has an actual plan to beat terrorism; Trump doesn't.
Tim Kaine: Reagan warned about fools & maniacs with nuclear weapons.
Tim Kaine: Terrorism threat is down due to killing Osama and Iran deal.
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Immigration
Mike Pence: Focus on border security and removing criminal aliens.
Mike Pence: End sanctuary cities; those policies drive wages down.
Tim Kaine: No "deportation force" going door-to-door to deport 16M.
Tim Kaine: Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy.
Tim Kaine: Barring Syrian refugees is antithetical to democracy.
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Jobs
Mike Pence: Indiana's unemployment rate was cut in half since 2013.
Tim Kaine: Trump is "You're fired"; Hillary is "You're hired".
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Principles & Values
Bill Weld: Trump's agenda is hurtful to America & the world.
Donald Trump: A businessman, not a lifelong politician.
Hillary Clinton: Led Methodist youth group as child.
Mike Pence: Serve based on a lifetime of experience from small towns.
Mike Pence: Clinton Foundation is platform for Clintons' world travel.
Tim Kaine: I bring experience of service at all levels of government.
Tim Kaine: Faith in personal life, but First Amendment for nation.
Tim Kaine: Clinton Foundation helps millions as Trump lines his pockets.
Tim Kaine: Run partisan, but after election, work with everyone.
Tim Kaine: Hillary apologized for "deplorables"; Trump never does.
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Social Security
Donald Trump: FactCheck: Yes, "privatization would be good for all of us".
Mike Pence: We're going to meet our obligations to our seniors.
Mike Pence: We will keep promises to seniors.
Tim Kaine: Never, ever risk Social Security with privatization.
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Tax Reform
Donald Trump: OpEd: Can't release tax returns while under audit? Nixon did.
Mike Pence: Lower taxes across the board, and we'll get growth.
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Technology
Mike Pence: Cyber-warfare is new tool of US enemies.
Tim Kaine: Initiate "intelligence surge" for cyber-security with allies.
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War & Peace
Mike Pence: Back at war in Iraq because we didn't leave enough forces.
Mike Pence: Protect civilians in Aleppo by enforcing Safe Zones.
Mike Pence: Protect civilians in Aleppo by enforcing Safe Zones.
Mike Pence: Iran deal delivered $400M as ransom to terrorist sponsor.
Mike Pence: Peace with North Korea through US strength.
Tim Kaine: We now have fewer troops abroad &reduced Iranian threat.
Tim Kaine: Senate and UN agreed on sanctions against North Korea.
Tim Kaine: Iran deal stopped nuclear program without firing a shot.
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The above quotations are from Vice-Presidential Debate, Oct. 4, 2016, moderated by Elaine Quijano of CBS News.
2016 Presidential debates
- Third Presidential debate Oct. 19, 2016
- Second Presidential debate Oct. 9, 2016
- Vice Presidential debate Oct. 4, 2016
- First Presidential debate Sept. 26, 2016
Recent books by Primary contenders:
- Crippled America, by Donald J. Trump
- Outsider in the White House, by Bernie Sanders
- Never Enough: Trump and the Pursuit of Success, by Michael D'Antonio
- Excerpts from FeelTheBern.org, grassroots presidential campaign website
- Playing Bigger, Intro by Bernie Sanders
- Milk Money, Intro by Bernie Sanders
- American Dynasty: The House of Bush, by Kevin Phillips
- Bella's Gift, by Sen. Rick Santorum (R, PA)
- One Nation, by Ben Carson (R, MD)
- American Dreams, by Sen. Marco Rubio (R, FL)
- God, Guns, Grits, and Gravy, by Gov. Mike Huckabee (R, AR)
- Think Like a Champion, by CEO Donald Trump (R, NY)
- Tough Choices, by CEO Carly Fiorina (R, CA)
- Blue Collar Conservatives, by Sen. Rick Santorum (R, PA)
- The Way Forward, by Rep. Paul Ryan (R, WI)
- Unintimidated, by Gov. Scott Walker (R, WI)
- Outsider in the House, by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, VT)
- A Fighting Chance, by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D, MA)
- The Tea Party Goes to Washington, by Senator Rand Paul (R,KY)
- All Things Possible, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D, NY)
- Take the Risk, by Dr. Ben Carson (R, MD)
- American Enterprise Institute columns, by Amb. John Bolton
- Obama is Endangering our Sovereignty, by John Bolton
- Surrender is Not an Option, by John Bolton
- The Tea Party Goes to Washington, by Sen. Rand Paul
- Chris Christie: The Inside Story of His Rise to Power
- Teachers Under Attack, biography of Chris Christie
- The Jersey Sting, biography of Chris Christie
- Young Guns, by Rep. Paul Ryan
- What Will It Take to Make A Woman President?, by Marianne Schnall
- A More Perfect Unison, by Dr. Ben Carson
- One Vote, by Dr. Ben Carson
- In Harms Way, by Jill Stein
- Quotations from Speaker Newt, by Newt Gingrich
- The Two-Income Trap, by Elizabeth Warren
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