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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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2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2024 NC Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Andy Wells (11) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Dale Folwell (12) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Josh Stein (8) North Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Mark Robinson (13) North Carolina Republican Challenger
- Mark Walker (4) Republican House Member U.S. Rep North Carolina-6
- Michael Morgan (5) North Carolina Democratic Challenger
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North Carolina 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Raleigh News-Observer, "A second prominent Democrat is entering the race for North Carolina governor in 2024," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, September 12, 2023, (Link)
- The News & Observer, "'Hell's gates': Speech by NC Lt. Gov. Robinson takes aim at schools, transgender people," by Dawn Baumgartner Vaughan, July 24, 2023, (Link)
- 2024_NC_Gov: Associated Press, "Runner-up in lieutenant governor's primary in 2020 now running for governor in 2024," by Gary D. Robertson, July 20, 2023, (Link)
- Jewish Insider, "North Carolina's GOP front-runner for governor has a history of racist and antisemitic diatribes," by Matthew Kassel, July 7, 2023, (Link)
- WRAL, "NC leaders react to Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions," Jun 29 2023, (Link)
- American Independent, "North Carolina gubernatorial candidate wants public safety funding but voted against it," by Josh Israel, June 01, 2023, (Link)
- CNN K-file, "GOP frontrunner for NC governor mocked school shooting survivors and once justified shooting protesters," by Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, May 9, 2023, (Link)
- FOX8 "Mark Robinson's measured announcement speech emphasizes relatability, offers insight into possible platform," by Emily Mikkelsen, Apr 25, 2023, (Link)
- WFAE, "With Lt. Gov. Robinson a heavy favorite in the primary, can Republican Dale Folwell compete for governor?," by Steve Harrison, April 12, 2023, (Link)
- WTVD, "North Carolina treasurer Dale Folwell running for governor in 2024," March 25, 2023, (Link)
- Business North Carolina, "Important N.C. Supreme Court tax ruling favors state revenue department," by Colin Campbell in N.C Tribune, 12/22/2022, (Link)
- WUNC North Carolina Public Radio, "NC Treasurer Folwell and hospitals at odds over health pricing and transparency," by Jason deBruyn, December 6, 2022, (Link)
- The Assembly, "The Gospel According to Mark Robinson," by Tim Funk, November 15, 2022, (Link)
- WRAL, "How NC Attorney General Josh Stein is bracing for his next big political fight," by Bryan Anderson, Sep 23, 2022, (Link)
- Business North Carolina, "Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson talks Medicaid expansion, incentives," by Colin Campbell, 09/06/2022, (Link)
- North State Journal, "Robinson discusses education topics at Durham roundtable event," by A.P. Dillon, September 2, 2022, (Link)
- The Carolina Journal, "Dale Folwell backs WV move against activist 'ESG' investments," by Brayden Marsh, August 17, 2022, (Link)
- The Fayetteville Observer, "NC attorney general: Tighten self-defense and gun laws, and do not ban abortion," by Paul Woolverton, July 25, 2022, (Link)
- FOX8 Spotlight, "Senate candidate Mark Walker speaks on issues impacting NC voters," by Bob Buckley, Apr 22, 2022, (Link)
- Spectrum News, "Republican Senate primary debate focuses on inflation, immigration, Ukraine, by Charles Duncan, Apr. 20, 2022, (Link)
- WPDE, "NC Treasurer wants Russia to pay for economic damages to state pension plan," by Lauren Brigman, April 12, 2022, (Link)
- Carolina Coast Online, "Former opponent slams Lt. Gov. Robinson over 'filth' comments, Oct 17, 2021, (Link)
- The Washington Examiner, "North Carolina treasurer slams IRS tracking proposal," by Nyamekye Daniel, October 06, 2021, (Link)
- FOX News, "North Carolina's lieutenant governor blasts rising crime, anti-cop sentiment in liberal cities," June 14, 2021, (Link)
- Chatham News + Record, "N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell guest at 'lunch & learn'," by Cindy Poindexter, May 5, 2021, (Link)
- WCNC, "No one should have to live in fear because of who they are," by Savannah Levins, April 17, 2021, (Link)
- WTVD, "North Carolina task force calls for decriminalization of marijuana," November 18, 2020, (Link)
- The News & Observer, "Muslim 'invaders' and transgender 'delusion': Lt. gov. candidate's posts draw criticism," by Colin Campbell, October 10, 2020, (Link)
- WBTV, "State Senator Andy Wells announces retirement," Jul. 20, 2020, (Link)
- Washington Examiner, "Rep. Mark Walker calls female colleagues 'eye candy' during press conference," by Ariella Phillips, September 26, 2017 08:55 PM, (Link)
- Salisbury Post/AP, "Perdue vetoes voter ID bill," July 27, 2011, (Link)
- Carolina Public Press, "With legislation deadlines looming Thursday, N.C. House tackles bills dealing with guns, immigration, voter ID," by Travis Fain, June 8, 2011, (Link)
- Winston-Salem Journal, "GOP budget plan would cut millions from education, raise fees, end penny of sales tax," by Travis Fain, May 1, 2011, (Link)
- WRAL, "Bill would make killing fetuses a crime," Mar 3, 2011, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Josh Stein: I'm in court fighting for women's reproductive freedom.
Dale Folwell: Pro-life, for exceptions for rape, incest, life of mother.
Mark Robinson: Made wrong decision getting abortion, are adamantly pro-life.
Andy Wells: I believe life begins at conception, but allow exceptions.
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Budget & Economy
Andy Wells: COVID-related spending by Congress caused inflation.
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Civil Rights
Dale Folwell: I believe marriage is between a man and a woman.
Josh Stein: No one should have to live in fear because of who they are.
Andy Wells: Supports Supreme Court ruling overturning Affirmative Action.
Andy Wells: Supported gay marriage ban, anti-trans "bathroom bill".
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Crime
Dale Folwell: Causing death or harm to fetus should be a criminal offense.
Mark Robinson: Back up police officers, don't throw them under the bus.
Mark Walker: Voted against spending bills with funding for public safety.
Andy Wells: Support the police, arrest criminals, send them to jail.
Michael Morgan: Consider criminal record expungement for some offenses.
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Drugs
Josh Stein: Time to have real conversations about potential legalization.
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Education
Josh Stein: Every NC student has the right to a sound, basic education.
Mark Robinson: Praises end of affirmative action in higher education.
Mark Robinson: School choice a priority; homeschooling next great frontier.
Andy Wells: Schools should educate not indoctrinate students.
Michael Morgan: Opposes any public funding for private school scholarships.
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Energy & Oil
Dale Folwell: Energy independence would help lower fixed-income people.
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Families & Children
Mark Walker: Called Congresswomen "eye candy" during press conference.
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Foreign Policy
Dale Folwell: Let treasurers sue Russian entities for investment losses.
Mark Walker: For lethal aid to Ukraine; not US boots on the ground.
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Government Reform
Dale Folwell: Oppose IRS monitoring banks accounts with more than $600.
Dale Folwell: Voter ID protects most sacred thing we do as citizens.
Josh Stein: 2020: allowed more time for mail-in ballot acceptance.
Andy Wells: Has a knack for finding and removing burdensome regulations.
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Gun Control
Josh Stein: For "red flag" laws; raising age to 21 to buy AR-15 rifle.
Mark Robinson: Opposed cancelling gun show after Parkland shooting.
Andy Wells: Gun owner, supports the right to keep and bear arms.
Michael Morgan: People are not safe anywhere due to availability of guns.
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Health Care
Dale Folwell: Don't cover treatment for transgender state employees.
Dale Folwell: We don't consume health care; health care consumes us.
Mark Robinson: State can provide something better than Medicaid expansion.
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Immigration
Dale Folwell: Requiring student birth certificates would keep schools safe.
Mark Robinson: Muslims are not immigrants; they are INVADERS.
Andy Wells: Secure the border and stop illegal immigration, period.
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Principles & Values
Josh Stein: Father worked at state's first integrated law firm.
Dale Folwell: The blood that runs through me is Quaker: be fair and just.
Josh Stein: Jewish faith guides him to make the world a better place .
Mark Robinson: God won't to tolerate the decline of Western civilization.
Mark Robinson: Urged people to thank God for living "in a blessed country".
Mark Robinson: Socialism, Communism are the enemies, not dead Nazis.
Mark Robinson: Every good thing in this nation came from Christians.
Andy Wells: Politicians don't solve problems; they create problems.
Michael Morgan: I'm truly blessed and truly thankful for that.
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Social Security
Mark Walker: Have to have courage to go after mandatory entitlements.
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Tax Reform
Dale Folwell: Supported tax cuts putting state employees out of work.
Mark Robinson: Lower taxes for everyone, not just corporate incentives.
Andy Wells: Don't derail cuts to corporate and individual income tax.
Michael Morgan: Upheld sales tax on in-state sales fulfilled from Wisconsin.
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The above quotations are from 2024 North Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
NC 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
Roy Cooper (D, term-limited)
vs. Dale Folwell (R)
vs. Michael Morgan (D)
vs. Mark Robinson (R)
vs. Josh Stein (D)
vs. Andy Wells (R)
Past NC gubernatorial races:
2020 North Carolina Gubernatorial debate
 Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Dan Forest(R)
vs.Al Pisano(Constitution Party)
vs.Holly Grange(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Carolina Gubernatorial debates:
Attorney General Roy Cooper(D)
vs.Spaulding(D)
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