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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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2026 California Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 CA Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Antonio Villaraigosa (1) California Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
- Eleni Kounalakis (5) California Democratic Lt. Governor
- Eric Swalwell (3) California Presidential candidate; Governor candidate; U.S.Rep(CA-15)
- Kamala Harris (1) California Democratic nominee;Vice President; former California Senator
- Katie Porter (3) California Democratic challenger
- Steve Hilton (26) California Republican challenger
- Tom Steyer (3) California Democratic Challenger
- Xavier Becerra (11) California HHS Secretary; CA Gov. candidate
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California 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- The Washington Post, "Katie Porter's income tax fever dream," March 15, 2026, (Link)
- Los Angeles Daily News, "California governor candidates take questions at forum hosted by Jewish organizations," by Linh Tat, February 28, 2026, (Link)
- Jewish Insider, "California gubernatorial candidates pledge to deepen ties with Israel, fight BDS," by Gabby Deutch, February 28, 2026, (Link)
- KQED, "GOP Candidate Steve Hilton Would Extradite California Abortion Doctor to Louisiana," Marisa Lagos, Jan 27, 2026, (Link)
- ABC7, "California governor candidate Katie Porter discusses crowded race, housing and Trump," by Josh Haskell, January 24, 2026, (Link)
- The U.S. Sun, "Handing illegal migrants free healthcare from working people's taxes is 'disgusting,' blasts Newsom's Republican rival," by Harry Cole, 23 Jan 2026, (Link)
- LGBTQ Nation, "California's 13 gubernatorial candidates battle over banning trans student-athletes," by Greg Owen, November 30, 2025, (Link)
- FOX News, "Eric Swalwell says military can be a 'check' on Donald Trump to 'save us'," by Lindsay Kornick, November 25, 2025, Link
- Spectrum News/El Segundo, "Tom Steyer enters the race for California governor," Nov. 19, 2025, Link
- KTVU, "Tom Steyer announces run for California governor, by Jana Katsuyama, November 19, 2025, Link
- CBS News, "California 2026 governor candidates talk immigrant health care, ICE cooperation and sanctuary state status," by Julie Watts & Richard Ramos, November 17, 2025, (Link)
- Newsweek, "California Needs Supercities--and We Should Build Them Now | Opinion," by Zoltan Istvan, Nov 05, 2025, (Link)
- New Republic, "Trump ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn in Chicago, Handing Dems an Opening," by Greg Sargent, October 15, 2025, Link
- California Globe, "Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Will File Legal Action to Stop Newsom-Bonta Redistricting Power Grab," by Evan Symon, August 4, 2025, (Link)
- FOX News, "Eric Swalwell slams GOP for 'weaponizing faith,' praises Dem who says Christians can support abortion," by Rachel del Guidice, July 22, 2025, Link
- ABC7News, "Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra rebukes Gov. Newsom's bid to end Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants," by Monica Madden, May 17, 2025, Link
- WRIC, "World Renowned Futurist and AI Expert Zoltan Istvan Announces He's Running for California Governor as a Democrat," by EIN Presswire, Apr 29, 2025, (Link)
- Fierce Healthcare, "Update: Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra enters California governor race," by Noah Tong, Apr 2, 2025, Link
- Latitude Media, "Tom Steyer on the economic case for clean energy in the Trump era," by Lisa Martine Jenkins, April 1, 2025, Link
- UCLA Press release, "UCLA Voting Rights Project Appoints Becerra and Rendon to Leadership Team to Protect Voting Access," March 27, 2025, Link
- Newsweek, "The World's Worst Financial Catastrophe Could Happen Soon | Opinion," by Zoltan Istvan, Jan 28, 2025, (Link)
- CalMatters, "Candidates for California governor mostly agree as they face off two years before the election," by Alexei Koseff, September 29, 2024, (Link)
- GV Wire, "Lt. Gov. Kounalakis Blasts California's Handling of Campus Gaza Protests," by David Taub, May 15, 2024, (Link)
- FOX 40, "Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis explains why she launched her campaign for governor so early," by Jacque Porter, Jul 16, 2023, (Link)
- California Chamber of Commerce, "Lieutenant Governor Kounalakis Helps Unveil [H2] Innovation Experience," January 31, 2023, (Link)
- CA.gov Press Release, "Acting Governor Eleni Kounalakis Proclaims Transgender Remembrance Day," 11/20/22, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Steve Hilton: Would extradite California abortion doctor to Louisiana.
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Budget & Economy
Xavier Becerra: Trump cuts at HHS has the makings of a manmade disaster.
Katie Porter: California could lower housing costs by speeding up building.
Steve Hilton: My aim is to return spending to pre-pandemic levels.
Steve Hilton: Cap government fees for new homes at $50,000.
Xavier Becerra: Don't let Wall Street investors buy homes over people.
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Civil Rights
Eleni Kounalakis: Recommit to ending violence against transgender people.
Steve Hilton: AdWatch: Just Try It: voting GOP is like a lesbian encounter.
Steve Hilton: Opposes taking a knee for Black Lives Matter.
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Crime
Eleni Kounalakis: Increasing penalties probably won't do what people want.
Steve Hilton: We need the basic principle that we should enforce the law.
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Drugs
Steve Hilton: Taxes and regulations on marijuana are too high.
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Education
Tom Steyer: Free public school from age 3 through community college.
Steve Hilton: Launch Education Savings Accounts and open enrollment.
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Energy & Oil
Eleni Kounalakis: California is leading the clean energy transition.
Steve Hilton: Repeal climate mandates that force costly energy choices.
Steve Hilton: Why import oil when we have abundant oil reserves here?
Xavier Becerra: My opponent would "drill, baby, drill" along the coast.
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Foreign Policy
Eleni Kounalakis: Educate students to national security importance of Israel.
Steve Hilton: Would sue any city boycotting Israel in violation of law.
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Free Trade
Eleni Kounalakis: Make sure California is a good place for foreign investors.
Steve Hilton: California should increase business with Israel.
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Government Reform
Xavier Becerra: Joined UCLA Voting Rights Project to defend right to vote.
Steve Hilton: Government shouldn't boss you around with endless rules.
Steve Hilton: Restore districting integrity to have fair representation.
Steve Hilton: Yes on Prop 39: majority agrees to show I.D. to vote.
Xavier Becerra: No on Prop 39: don't make it tougher for people to vote.
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Health Care
Steve Hilton: Disgusting to subsidize health care for undocumented aliens.
Steve Hilton: Higher vaccine compliance when parents don't feel bullied.
Xavier Becerra: Measles have spread when vaccine-deniers take over.
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Homeland Security
Eric Swalwell: The military can be a check on Trump administration.
Kamala Harris: Deploying National Guard stokes fear, not public safety.
Katie Porter: Trump has deployed the military against American citizens.
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Immigration
Eric Swalwell: When we're in majority, ICE masks are coming off.
Xavier Becerra: Would avoid cutting insurance for undocumented immigrants.
Antonio Villaraigosa: Military-style mass deportation ICE raids have gone too far.
Steve Hilton: Supports full cooperation with ICE "100 percent".
Steve Hilton: Don't support Los Angeles rioters over law enforcement.
Steve Hilton: We've got to prioritize the removal of dangerous criminals.
Xavier Becerra: I am for recognizing that immigrants lift up our state.
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Principles & Values
Eric Swalwell: GOP weaponizes faith, need to do Christian podcasts.
Steve Hilton: I'm a proud American and an incredibly proud Californian too.
Steve Hilton: The most amazing state in the most amazing country on Earth.
Xavier Becerra: The American Dream was put to life in California.
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Tax Reform
Tom Steyer: Take on corporations that are not paying their fair share.
Katie Porter: Cut taxes under $100,000, raise for big corporations.
Steve Hilton: No tax under $100K, 7.5% flat tax on earnings over $100k.
Steve Hilton: State taking less means more money in people's pockets.
Xavier Becerra: Tax cuts for millionaires takes it from schools & services.
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Technology
Tom Steyer: New technologies are disruptive, less expensive, and clean.
Steve Hilton: We'll see how AI companies act or if we need regulation.
Xavier Becerra: Trump got a pinky promise on AI; we need real enforcement.
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The above quotations are from 2026 California Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Gov. Newsom term-limited in 2026:
CA 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
vs.Xavier Becerra(D)
vs.Steve Hilton(R)
vs.Katie Porter(D)
vs.Tom Steyer(D)
vs.Eric Swalwell(D)
vs.Antonio Villaraigosa(D)
vs.Eleni Kounalakis(D,withdrew to run for state treasurer)
vs.Zoltan Istvan(L,withdrew)
Past gubernatorial races:
CA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Gavin Newsom(D)
State Senator Brian Dahle(R)
vs.Rob Bonta for Attorney General(D)
CA 2021 Gubernatorial Recall:
Incumbent Gavin Newsom(D)
S.D.Mayor Kevin_Faulconer(R)
vs.Former Gov. nominee John Cox(R)
vs.Former U.S.Rep Doug Ose(R)
Laura Smith(R)
vs.Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner(R)
vs.Radio Host Larry Elder(R)
2018 California gubernatorial debate,
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D)
State School Chief Delaine Eastin (D)
David Hadley (R)
S.F. Mayor Gavin Newsom (D)
State Treasurer John Chiang (D)
John Cox (R)
State Rep. Travis Allen(R)
Zoltan Istvan (I)
vs.La Riva(P)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 California gubernatorial debate
2014 challenger: Neel Kashkari(R)
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