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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 |
(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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Abortion
Jack Ciattarelli: Oppose the so-called "Reproductive Freedom Act" .
Josh Gottheimer: Protect reproductive freedom, keep IVF accessible.
Mikie Sherrill: Enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution.
Steve Fulop: Created program to meet reproductive healthcare needs.
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Budget & Economy
Mikie Sherrill: Provide financing to repurpose infrastructure for housing.
Edward Durr: Our Government has become too large.
Mikie Sherrill: I will tackle congestion and our aging infrastructure.
Steve Fulop: Ensure dedicated funding for Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
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Crime
Jack Ciattarelli: Toughen bail reform rules governing juvenile offenders.
Josh Gottheimer: Hire more cops on the beat and expand community policing.
Mikie Sherrill: Critical that we invest in comprehensive reentry services.
Steve Fulop: Prosecute repeat offenders in an escalating fashion.
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Education
Jack Ciattarelli: Implement a Parents' Bill of Rights providing transparency.
Mikie Sherrill: Make school meals available at no cost for every student .
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Energy & Oil
Jack Ciattarelli: Ban offshore wind farms from being built off our coast.
Josh Gottheimer: Affordable energy will take an all-of-the-above approach.
Mikie Sherrill: I will pursue all-of-the-above clean energy investments.
Steve Fulop: A proven track record of moving towards renewable energy.
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Families & Children
Josh Gottheimer: Expand Child Tax Credit to help cover cost of child care.
Mikie Sherrill: I will expand New Jersey's child tax credit.
Steve Fulop: Sixth city in the US to ensure paid sick leave.
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Government Reform
Jack Ciattarelli: Create the NJ Department of Government Efficiency.
Jack Ciattarelli: Require all voters to produce photo ID at the polls.
Ras Baraka: Home rule prevents building affordable housing.
Ras Baraka: Make every vote count; make voting as easy as possible.
Steve Fulop: Same-day voter registration would increase turnout.
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Gun Control
Jack Ciattarelli: Fast track status for applicants who face imminent danger.
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Health Care
Jack Ciattarelli: Oppose a one-size-fits-all vaccination schedule.
Mikie Sherrill: Mandate greater transparency in health care pricing.
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Homeland Security
Jack Ciattarelli: Provide programs and benefits to all veterans.
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Immigration
Jack Ciattarelli: Ban municipalities declaring themselves Sanctuary Cities.
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Principles & Values
Edward Durr: He is a Christian, blue-collar, and patriotic American.
Ras Baraka: Commitment to building a brighter and more inclusive future.
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Social Security
Jack Ciattarelli: Will never support cuts to Social Security or Medicare.
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Tax Reform
Edward Durr: We have taxed the people to the verge of death.
Jack Ciattarelli: Cut the Corporation Business Tax by 1% per year for 5 years.
Josh Gottheimer: I will cut property taxes for everyone by nearly 15%.
Ras Baraka: Tax breaks for the wealthy make the rest of us pay the bills.
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