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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) |
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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2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations from 2024 IN Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Curtis Hill (19) Indiana IN Attorney General; GOP candidate for Governor
- Eric Doden (12) Indiana Republican candidate for Governor
- Jennifer McCormick (18) Indiana Democratic Challenger
- Mike Braun (19) Indiana Republican Challenger
- Suzanne Crouch (26) Indiana Republican Challenger
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Indiana 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- On 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024, Mike Braun (Link) vs. Suzanne Crouch, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024, (Link)
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), "Where Do the Candidates Stand on Taxes?," April 02, 2024, (Link)
- Indianapolis Star, "Where Indiana's candidates for governor stand on marijuana legalization," by Kayla Dwyer, Nov 20, 2023, (Link)
- WIBC 93.1 FM, "Doden: Investing In Indianapolis, Small Towns Key To State's Future," by Kurt Darling, November 3, 2023, (Link)
- WFYI News, "State officials point to broadband as rural leaders work to improve mental health services," by Abigail Ruhman, October 16, 2023, (Link)
- FOX59 Politics, "Indiana leaders push for added support to Israel after deadly Hamas attack," by Hannah Adamson, Oct 9, 2023, (Link)
- FOX News, "GOP leaders push to protect gun owners and prevent Biden from declaring health emergency over gun violence," by Jamie Joseph, September 21, 2023, (Link)
- WVPE News, "Suzanne Crouch highlights term as Lt. Governor as she runs for state's top office," by Marek Mazurek, July 26, 2023, (Link)
- Indiana Capital Chronicle, "Candidate Hill would ditch equity office launched after Floyd protests," by Leslie Bonilla Muniz, July 24, 2023, (Link)
- Indiana Business Journal, "Why I support universal school choice for Hoosier families," by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, June 2, 2023, (Link)
- Indiana Democratic Party, "INDems Statement on Suzanne Crouch's Campaign for Indiana Governor," 6/19/23, (Link)
- Franklin Daily Journal, "Hard-right turn for Lt. Gov. Crouch," June 12, 2023, (Link)
- Indiana Capital Chronicle , "Hard-right turn for Lt. Gov. Crouch," by Niki Kelly, June 2, 2023, (Link)
- Northwest Indiana Times, "Gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick vows to fight 'distractions' in Indiana," by Doug Ross, May 5, 2023, (Link)
- South Bend Tribune, "Jennifer McCormick stumps in South Bend after announcing 2024 bid for Indiana governor," by Carley Lanich, May 5, 2023, (Link)
- YouAreCurrent.com, "Republican gubernatorial candidate Doden makes campaign stop in Fishers," by Leila Kheiry, April 27, 2023, (Link)
- Herald Journal, "Lt. Governor joins commissioning ceremony for BioTown BioGas," by Cheri Shelhart, Mar 22, 2023, (Link)
- WTWO-2-ABC News, "Lt. Gov. Crouch talks healthcare, quality of life initiatives," by Nicole Krasean, Dec 14, 2022, (Link)
- The Herald Bulletin, "GOP speakers focus on national Democratic party," by Ken de la Bastide, Sep 29, 2022, (Link)
- Indianapolis Star, "Indiana joins 16 states in GOP-led challenge against Pennsylvania's mail-in deadline," by Johnny Magdaleno, Nov. 11, 2020, (Link)
- Farm Progress, "Indiana lieutenant governor candidates debate ag issues," by Darrell Boone, September 17, 2020, (Link)
- WFYI (NPR radio), "Indiana Officials Including Lt. Gov. Crouch Plan Mexico Trip," July 2, 2019, (Link)
- Journal & Courier, "How would LGBT strings tied to vouchers hit Lafayette's private schools?," by Dave Bangert, Oct. 5, 2018, (Link)
- Inside Indiana Business, "Holcomb, Crouch to Lead International Delegations," by Alex Brown, September 10, 2018, (Link)
- WRTV News, "Indiana schools can allow teachers to have guns, but state's top education official opposes idea," by Kara Kenney, May 25, 2018, (Link)
- WFYI Side Effect Public Media, "Indiana AG Joins 19 Other States In Court Challenge To Obamacare," February 27, 2018, (Link)
- CBS4 Indy, "Attorney General Curtis Hill: 'Legalizing marijuana is a road to nowhere good'," Nov 9, 2017, (Link)
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Suzanne Crouch: Rape/incest survivors need notarized affidavit for abortion.
Suzanne Crouch: Supports a near-total abortion ban, focus on women's health.
Jennifer McCormick: I do believe that women should have the right to choose.
Mike Braun: Secure and strengthen gains we have made to protect life.
Eric Doden: As a Christian, I am 100 percent pro-life.
Eric Doden: Will be a champion for the unborn; for zero-cost adoption.
Curtis Hill: Supports legislation that restricts access to abortion.
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Budget & Economy
Mike Braun: America First economic agenda brought unmatched prosperity.
Suzanne Crouch: Limit expenditures to a 2% inflation adjusted growth rate.
Eric Doden: Partner with local leaders to revitalize small towns.
Eric Doden: State can offer incentives but must be private sector led.
Curtis Hill: Audit government to make appropriate budget cuts .
Jennifer McCormick: Launch comprehensive workforce development initiatives.
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Civil Rights
Jennifer McCormick: Schools taking public money shouldn't exclude LGBT students.
Mike Braun: There only two genders; no biological males in girls' sports.
Curtis Hill: Will end radical transgender athletic policies.
Jennifer McCormick: Support for women and minority-owned businesses.
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Corporations
Suzanne Crouch: Invest on rate of return, not "woke ideologies".
Mike Braun: ESG puts investors and retirees at financial risk.
Curtis Hill: Cut state corporate income tax from 4.9% to 3.5%.
Suzanne Crouch: Reduce corporate income tax; eliminate the inheritance tax.
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Crime
Mike Braun: Make sure the justice system is not failing law enforcement.
Mike Braun: Violent criminals will serve hard time in state prison.
Suzanne Crouch: Prosecution of Trump's crimes is political persecution.
Eric Doden: Prevent rogue prosecutors from unilaterally defying our laws.
Curtis Hill: Target criminal organizations, crack down on violent crime.
Jennifer McCormick: Expunge records for low-level marijuana-related convictions.
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Drugs
Suzanne Crouch: Hemp offers our farmers another source of income.
Eric Doden: For strongest sentencing guidelines for fentanyl crimes.
Jennifer McCormick: Indiana should have a legal, well-regulated cannabis market.
Curtis Hill: Legalizing marijuana is a road to nowhere good.
Mike Braun: Rated B by NORML: marijuana is a state issue.
Suzanne Crouch: Rated D by NORML: let farmers grow hemp.
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Education
Suzanne Crouch: Remove income requirement for school choice programs.
Jennifer McCormick: Focused on a high-quality public education for every child.
Mike Braun: Everyone should be able to enroll in school of their choice.
Mike Braun: Ensure parents meaningful input on curriculum and materials.
Suzanne Crouch: Remove income requirements for all school choice programs.
Eric Doden: I support ensuring transparency in school curriculums.
Curtis Hill: Money should follow the student rather than the system.
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Energy & Oil
Suzanne Crouch: Supports venture turning animal waste into natural gas.
Mike Braun: No transition to technologies that can't meet energy demands.
Jennifer McCormick: Adopt renewable energy, incentivize green technology .
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Environment
Mike Braun: Farmers try to prosper while attacked by climate alarmists.
Curtis Hill: Partnered with Trump to fight EPA's excessive regulation.
Jennifer McCormick: Create and implement an overall water management plan.
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Foreign Policy
Suzanne Crouch: Condemn attack on Israel, look to provide assistance.
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Free Trade
Suzanne Crouch: Led delegation to promote Indiana agriculture to Mexico.
Suzanne Crouch: Cultivating relationships can open the door to new markets.
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Government Reform
Mike Braun: Mike fought against the federal takeover of elections.
Suzanne Crouch: Goal of growing Indiana's economy through fewer regulations.
Suzanne Crouch: Biden border policy masquerades Democrat voter drive.
Curtis Hill: As A.G., fought burdensome federal overreach.
Curtis Hill: Set new precedents of transparency and accountability.
Curtis Hill: Joined suit challenging counting Penn. absentee ballots.
Jennifer McCormick: We will govern with the highest standards of transparency .
Jennifer McCormick: Expand opportunities for voter registration .
Mike Braun: Finance lower taxes by running more efficient government.
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Gun Control
Suzanne Crouch: Democrats want to restrict our rights to bear arms.
Jennifer McCormick: Arming school teachers is a very bad idea.
Mike Braun: Prevent declaration that gun violence is a health emergency.
Eric Doden: I am a firearm owner and 100% pro-Second Amendment.
Curtis Hill: Proud that Indiana is a constitutional-carry state.
Jennifer McCormick: I will work to repeal the permitless carry law.
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Health Care
Suzanne Crouch: Increase healthcare funding, Indiana ranks 48th in spending.
Jennifer McCormick: It's time for accessible and affordable healthcare.
Mike Braun: Innovation, competition can address high cost of healthcare.
Mike Braun: Will never lockdown state or mandate masks for kids.
Suzanne Crouch: Have a responsibility to expand rural mental health access.
Eric Doden: Ensure hospitals provide full transparency in pricing.
Eric Doden: Opposes gender affirming treatments or therapies for minors .
Curtis Hill: Joined suit to end support for ObamaCare Medicaid expansion.
Jennifer McCormick: We will make it a priority to fully fund Medicaid.
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Immigration
Suzanne Crouch: Biden's border policy really about new Democratic voters.
Jennifer McCormick: Create a humane pathway for those seeking legal immigration.
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Jobs
Curtis Hill: State Office of Equity, Inclusion & Opportunity is pandering.
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Principles & Values
Suzanne Crouch: Will protect our faith, families, and freedom.
Suzanne Crouch: Democrats weaponizing government against Donald Trump.
Mike Braun: Save America by making Indiana a beacon of freedom.
Mike Braun: The Constitution protects our God-given rights.
Suzanne Crouch: Indiana law gives parents their "God-given rights".
Curtis Hill: Guided by faith; strongly advocates for traditional values.
Eric Doden: My values traced to faith, family, small town roots.
Curtis Hill: Advocate for Hoosiers, not Washington lobbyists.
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Social Security
Curtis Hill: Eliminate the state income tax on retirement benefits.
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Tax Reform
Suzanne Crouch: Lower taxes even more, consider eliminating the income tax.
Mike Braun: Reducing the size of government is the key to cutting taxes.
Suzanne Crouch: Axe the Tax: Return budget surpluses; eliminate income tax.
Eric Doden: Make school teachers exempt from state income tax.
Curtis Hill: Cut spending; eliminate income tax on earners aged 18-35.
Jennifer McCormick: We need to have a conversation about hidden taxes.
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Technology
Suzanne Crouch: Rural broadband is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
Curtis Hill: Protect personal information from Big Tech monopolies .
Jennifer McCormick: Invest in fast and reliable broadband connectivity.
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The above quotations are from 2024 Indiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
IN 2024 debates: Gov. Eric Holcomb (R, term-limited);
Sen. Mike Braun (R)
vs. Suzanne Crouch (R)
vs. Jennifer McCormick (D)
Past IN gubernatorial races:
2020 Indiana Gubernatorial debate
Eric Holcomb(R)
vs.Eddie Melton(D)
vs.Woody Myers(D)
2016 Indiana Gubernatorial debates:
Holcomb(R)
vs.Gregg(D)
vs.Pence(R)
vs.Brooks(R)
vs.Rokita(R)
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