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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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Budget & Economy
Chris Koster: Invest $2 billion and create up to 40,000 new jobs.
Joe Heck: Eliminate our debt, spurring economic growth.
Richard Shelby: Opposes raising the debt limit; opposes $18T debt.
Ron Crumpton: 9-point plan for government economic investment.
Roy Blunt: Weak economy has left far too many Missourians behind.
Wendy Long: High-tax policies have led to a weak recovery.
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Corporations
Jason Kander: Close tax loopholes for companies that send jobs overseas.
Patrick Leahy: Amend Constitutional to declare corporations are NOT people.
Patty Judge: Our corporate tax code is broken; MNCs don't pay fair share.
Ron Crumpton: Trickle-down economics good for business but not for people.
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Crime
Patty Judge: Reform mandatory minimum sentences for nonviolent offenders.
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Drugs
Phil Scott: Address opiate addiction via prevention & enforcement.
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Education
Chris Koster: Increase our investment in education.
Patrick Murphy: Quality public education is best way to grow middle class.
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Energy & Oil
Alex Merced: Remove barriers to innovation, and let technology develop.
Bill Bryant: I believe in climate change, but focus elsewhere.
Brian Schatz: Use every weapon at our disposal to fight climate change.
Chris Vance: No carbon taxes, but reduce carbon emissions.
Jay Inslee: I see climate change already affecting Washingtonians.
Patrick Leahy: Human-caused climate change is accelerating.
Patty Judge: Global warming is real and we need to take immediate action.
Phil Scott: Combat climate change & reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Russell Feingold: Climate change is real and we need to address it.
Ted Strickland: Tackle the challenge of catastrophic climate change.
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Environment
Patrick Murphy: Vital to Florida's future that we protect our environment.
Ted Strickland: Safeguard clean air and water for future generations.
Wendy Long: The EPA has heaped rules upon rules.
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Foreign Policy
Michael Bennet: Diplomatic tools to invest in stability before crisis.
Patty Judge: Use our diplomatic power to help create peace and stability.
Richard Shelby: Immediate moratorium on Syrian refugees.
Roy Blunt: Friends no longer trust us; our enemies aren't afraid of us.
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Free Trade
Bill Bryant: Expand trade and tourism; that creates jobs.
Chris Vance: Promoting trade creates economic growth and recovery.
Jay Inslee: Foreign trade & strong workforce are inextricably linked.
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Government Reform
Darryl Glenn: Democracy needs increased political participation.
Eric Greitens: Cut red tape, cut back regulations.
Katie McGinty: Stand against partisan attempts to disenfranchise voters.
Michael Bennet: Constitutional amendment tooverturn Citizens United.
Richard Shelby: Peer pressure & education to get people to register to vote.
Russell Feingold: Outraged by Shelby County v. Holder; enforce voting rights.
Ted Strickland: Citizens United lets billionaires' dark money buy elections.
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Gun Control
Eric Greitens: Protect our freedoms, including the Second Amendment.
Patrick Murphy: No civilian access to military-style assault weapons.
Phil Scott: Enforce existing gun laws; Vermont is no gun trafficker.
Russell Feingold: Universal background checks plus waiting periods.
Ted Strickland: Supports background checks; close terror watchlist loophole.
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Health Care
Darryl Glenn: ObamaCare is entitlement program that we cannot afford.
Michael Bennet: Help seniors on Medicare; speed up drug approval.
Patrick Murphy: We can improve ObamaCare, but it has hugely positive impact.
Phil Scott: Replace dysfunctional Vermont Health Connect with subsidies.
Ted Strickland: Improve ObamaCare: repeal Cadillac Tax; negotiate Rx drugs.
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Homeland Security
Darryl Glenn: CBRNE represents greatest threat for a mass casualty event.
Jason Kander: The U.S. can't tolerate cowardly acts of terrorism.
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Immigration
Chris Vance: 20,000 more border patrol officers, plus path to legality.
Darryl Glenn: Start reform with securing the border.
Michael Bennet: Path to citizenship for millions living in the shadows.
Richard Shelby: I oppose any and all proposals to grant amnesty.
Ron Crumpton: Ignore the rhetoric; immigrants are good for America.
Ted Strickland: Fix broken system with comprehensive immigration reform.
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Jobs
Patrick Leahy: Raise minimum wage & eliminate gender pay gap.
Patty Judge: Increase the federal minimum wage & all working wages.
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Local Issues
Jay Inslee: Washingtonians work harder, but not sharing national wealth.
Phil Scott: Protect Northeast Kingdom economy from EB-5 fallout.
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Principles & Values
Catherine Cortez Masto: Served as Assistant County Manager & criminal prosecutor.
Joe Heck: Small business owner and emergency-room physician.
Phil Scott: The right leader at the right time.
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Social Security
Patty Judge: Adjust benefits for caregivers who take time off work.
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Tax Reform
Chris Vance: Reform our tax code to create jobs.
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Technology
Alex Merced: Cut federal spending so states can spend on infrastructure.
Bill Bryant: Refocus Transportation Dept. on reducing traffic congestion.
Brian Schatz: Address transportation and coastal infrastructure priorities.
Wendy Long: We need to repair America's transportation infrastructure.
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War & Peace
Darryl Glenn: Nuclear armed Iran poses greatest threat to the U.S.
Patty Judge: Deploy military only after diplomacy, dialogue, & sanctions.
Ron Crumpton: Address the causes of terrorism & national security threats.
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Welfare & Poverty
Alex Merced: Inequality is byproduct of the rising cost of opportunity.
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