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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates |
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Hillbilly Elegy,
by JD Vance (2017) |
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) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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Book Reviews |
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(click a book cover for a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)
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2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2024 ND Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Doug Burgum (5) North Dakota 2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
- Kelly Armstrong (6) North Dakota Republican candidate for Governor
- Merrill Piepkorn (9) North Dakota Democratic candidate for Governor
- Rick Becker (17) North Dakota Republican House candidate
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North Dakota 2024 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- North Dakota Monitor, "4 major takeaways from North Dakota governor debate," by Michael Achterling, October 10, 2024, (Link)
- North Dakota Monitor, "Armstrong, Piepkorn differ on gun laws during second gubernatorial debate," by Michael Achterling, October 8, 2024, (Link)
- North Dakota Monitor, "Piepkorn strikes positive notes, outlines policy stance," by Michael Achterling, October 3, 2024, (Link)
- The Bismarck Tribune, "Armstrong, Piepkorn talk workforce, culture war issues during first debate," by Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor), Sep 13, 2024, (Link)
- On 2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024, Kelly Armstrong (Link) vs. Merrill Piepkorn (Link)
- iVoterGuide Candidate Profile: "Rick Becker: Candidate for Representative in Congress | North Dakota Primary | June 11, 2024 ", downloaded Sept. 2024, (Link)
- North Dakota Monitor, "Armstrong, Miller debate shows difference of personality but not policy," by Mary Steurer, April 23, 2024, (Link)
- Ballotpedia, "Rick Becker: Law enforcement drones", downloaded 12/23/23, (Link)
- Ballotpedia, "Rick Becker: Biography", downloaded 12/23/23, (Link)
- Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum applauds $350M DOE grant awarded to Minnkota for carbon capture demonstration project", December 14, 2023, (Link)
- Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum releases Veterans Day statement honoring those who served their country in the military", November 11, 2023, (Link)
- Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum: Senate squanders opportunity to save taxpayers $46M per year by killing tax relief bill", Oct. 25, 2023, (Link)
- Press release on governor.nd.gov, "Burgum urges support for Israel after terrorist attack, connects with North Dakota group in Bethlehem", Oct. 9, 2023, (Link)
- Family Policy Alliance of ND, "2021 North Dakota Legislative Report Card: 67th Legislative Session," 6/17/21, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Rick Becker: No federal funding for abortion, including abortion drugs.
Rick Becker: There's no such thing as a "medically required" abortion.
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Civil Rights
Merrill Piepkorn: Would have vetoed anti-transgender legislation.
Kelly Armstrong: Supported legislation targeting LGBTQ youth.
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Crime
Merrill Piepkorn: Increase funding for mental health: primary root of problems.
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Drugs
Kelly Armstrong: Rated B- by NORML: medical marijuana ok but not recreational.
Merrill Piepkorn: Rated B by NORML: medical marijuana ok.
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Education
Rick Becker: Education Empowerment Program: reimburse private schools.
Rick Becker: Displaying the Ten Commandments OK in schools.
Kelly Armstrong: Best workforce recruitment tool is our higher ed system.
Kelly Armstrong: Supports school choice, but not vouchers.
Merrill Piepkorn: Expand apprenticeships and paid internships to students.
Merrill Piepkorn: Would have vetoed the state's book banning bills.
Merrill Piepkorn: Money for vouchers means less money for public education.
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Energy & Oil
Doug Burgum: $350 million Carbon Capture Project for clean coal.
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Environment
Rick Becker: ESG is fascism: no environment-based investing.
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Families & Children
Doug Burgum: Vetoed barring biological boys from girl's school sports.
Rick Becker: Bar biological boys from girl's school sports.
Rick Becker: Traditional nuclear family is backbone of America's success.
Kelly Armstrong: Require proof of age on pornographic websites.
Merrill Piepkorn: Attract young people by avoiding "culture war" issues.
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Foreign Policy
Rick Becker: Protect farmland from Chinese Communist Party.
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Government Reform
Rick Becker: Oppose the Marxist effort to repeal the Electoral College.
Merrill Piepkorn: More transparency, accountability and trust in government.
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Gun Control
Kelly Armstrong: Triggers never pull themselves; bills go after guns.
Merrill Piepkorn: Banning binary triggers doesn't restrict 2nd Amendment.
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Health Care
Rick Becker: MD & plastic surgeon .
Rick Becker: Voted against Physician Assisted Suicide .
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Homeland Security
Doug Burgum: Tuition assistance & tax exemption for military & veterans.
Rick Becker: End the "woke" agenda to encourage military recruitment .
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Immigration
Rick Becker: Declare an illegal invasion at the border .
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Principles & Values
Rick Becker: Stand against radical distortion of church-vs.-state.
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Tax Reform
Doug Burgum: Special legislative session for $46M tax cut.
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Technology
Rick Becker: No police drones, except for felonies with warrants.
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War & Peace
Doug Burgum: We stand with our democratic ally Israel against Hamas.
Rick Becker: Stand with ally Israel, a beacon of stability in Middle East.
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Welfare & Poverty
Rick Becker: Inflation is confiscation of wealth.
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Click for quotations from other sources by:
- Doug Burgum North Dakota 2024 Presidential contender; Republican ND Governor
- Kelly Armstrong North Dakota Republican candidate for Governor
- Merrill Piepkorn North Dakota Democratic candidate for Governor
- Rick Becker North Dakota Republican House candidate
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The above quotations are from 2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
ND 2024 debates: Gov. Doug Burgum (R)
vs. State Rep. Rick Becker (R)
Past ND gubernatorial races:
2020 North Dakota Gubernatorial debate
 Doug Burgum(R)
vs.Shelley Lenz(D)
vs.Michael Coachman(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 North Dakota Gubernatorial debates
Challengers: Burgum(R)
vs.Nelson(D)
vs.Dalrymple(R)
vs.Stenehjem(R)
vs.Rick Becker(R)
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