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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 Florida Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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from 2026 FL Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Byron Donalds (6) Florida Republican Challenger
- David Jolly (13) Florida Democratic Challenger
- Jason Pizzo (5) Florida Independent Challenger
- Jay Collins (20) Florida Republican challenger
- Jerry Demings (7) Florida Democratic Challenger
- Paul Renner (15) Florida Republican challenger
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Florida 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Highlands News-Sun, "David Jolly shares his vision for Florida," by Coral Zook, Mar 11, 2026, (Link)
- Tallahassee Reports, "Jolly Would Not Require State & Local Officials to Cooperate with ICE," by Steve Stewart, February 10, 2026, (Link)
- The Floridian, "Paul Renner Lays Out Property Tax, Insurance, and Energy Plan in Governor Bid," by Michael Costeines, February 9, 2026, (Link)
- The Floridian, "'Leadership Matters:' Paul Renner Underscores Experience as Combat Veteran in Gubernatorial Bid," by Michael Costeines, January 26, 2026, (Link)
- Tampa Bay 28, "Demings: 'I Want to Make Florida the Safest State in America'," by Forrest Saunders, Nov 07, 2025, (Link)
- The Floridian, "Jay Collins Shares Infrastructure and Economic Improvements With Evan Power," by Michael Costeines, October 30, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Jay Collins says left-wing activists really don't care about peace in Israel," by A.G. Gancarski, October 11, 2025, (Link)
- WFLA, "David Jolly vows to stop "culture wars" as Florida governor," by Mackenzie LaPorte, Sep 18, 2025, (Link)
- Central Florida Public Media (WUSF/NPR), "Orange County's mayor fires back at Florida's CFO and 'fuzzy' math," by Joe Mario Pedersen, September 16, 2025, (Link)
- Florida's Voice, "Florida's new 'anti-woke' Lt. Gov. Jay Collins was the face of an organization that mandates DEI training, policies and 'equity'," by Eric Daugherty, Aug. 25, 2025, (Link)
- Local 10, "DeSantis appoints Sen. Jay Collins as Florida's next lieutenant governor," by Ryan Mackey, and Kate Payne, August 12, 2025, (Link)
- FlagleLive.com, "'Yes, We Signed the Damn Thing Because We Really Had To,' Orlando Mayor Says of Forced Transports for ICE," August 2, 2025, (Link)
- Central Florida Public Media (CFPublic.org/PBS), "Orange County suspends women's business program over DEI concerns," by Joe Mario Pedersen, July 2, 2025, (Link)
- WUSF, "Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly speaks on housing, property taxes and immigration," by Daylina Miller, June 9, 2025, (Link)
- WTSP Tampa Bay CBS-10, "Who is David Jolly? What we know about the ex-GOP congressman running for Florida governor," by Andrea Chu, June 5, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Jay Collins: Using Hope Florida settlement money for anti-pot campaign was legit," by A.G. Gancarski, May 27, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Phoenix, "Senate defers vote on Department of Health bill, a DeSantis priority," by Christine Sexton, April 28, 2025, (Link)
- WLRN (PBS/NPR), "'There is no party': Senate Leader Jason Pizzo explains his surprise exit from the Democratic Party," by Carlton Gillespie, April 25, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Senate proposal to codify 'Office of Faith and Community' ready for the floor," by A.G. Gancarski, April 22, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Byron Donalds says U.S. will 'continue to go down the line' with Donald Trump on tariffs," by A.G. Gancarski, April 9, 2025, (Link)
- WESH 2-NBC, "Tariffs could stall tourism in Orlando, Central Florida," by Greg Fox, Apr 7, 2025, (Link)
- Spectrum News 13, "College campus carry bill dies in Florida Senate," by Jason Delgado, Mar. 25, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Byron Donalds questions whether 'climate change risk' should matter in reinsurance formula," by A.G. Gancarski, March 18, 2025, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Jay Collins, David Borrero want to crack down on Temu, Shein," by Janelle Irwin Taylor, February 26, 2025, (Link)
- Baptist News Global, "Byron Donalds is a 'rising star' and education 'warrior' in Trump's GOP," by Steve Rabey, Dec. 12, 2024, (Link)
- WFTS Tampa Bay 28-ABC, "Pay to stay: Florida lawmaker wants change in state law following I-Team reporting on $50-a-day prison fees," by Kylie McGivern, Sep 04, 2024, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Jason Pizzo tells cities to get 'on the right side of history' about antisemitism or lose his support," by Jesse Scheckner, July 11, 2024, (Link)
- WUSF, "A bill that prevents offshore wind energy is headed to DeSantis," by Jim Saunders, March 8, 2024, (Link)
- Florida Phoenix, "Legislation: FL local governments wouldn't be able to display Pride flags," by Mitch Perry, March 17, 2023, (Link)
- Florida Politics, "Jerry Demings names Marc Espeso as his assistant on LGBTQ+ outreach," by Scott Powers, August 19, 2019, (Link)
- Sunshine State News, "Florida Police Chiefs: 'Just Say No' to Medical Marijuana," by Allison Nielsen, October 13, 2016, (Link)
- UPI, "GOP Rep. David Jolly faces conservative ire after announcing support for gay marriage," by Gabrielle Levy, July 24, 2014, (Link)
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Abortion
David Jolly: Florida should codify the Roe/Casey framework.
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Budget & Economy
Jay Collins: Build smart, plan ahead, and invest strategically.
Jay Collins: Need an economy built to grow jobs across the state.
Paul Renner: No development on state park lands.
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Civil Rights
Byron Donalds: During Jim Crow, the Black family was together.
Jerry Demings: Added an LGBTQ+ Community liaison to his executive staff.
Jay Collins: DEI is dead; equality is not equity.
Jay Collins: Filed bill that would ban government display of Pride flag.
David Jolly: Marriage should be defined by church, not by the state.
Paul Renner: Rejected university president for views on racism, DEI.
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Crime
Jason Pizzo: Florida "pay to stay" law is ridiculous, needs to be changed.
Jay Collins: No tolerance for Soros-funded activist prosecutors.
Paul Renner: I know the death penalty deters crime.
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Drugs
Jerry Demings: Medical marijuana is the wolf in sheep's clothing.
Jay Collins: Defended state spending against marijuana ballot question.
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Education
Byron Donalds: A record of keeping radical woke ideology out of schools.
Jay Collins: Fight the obstructionist teachers' unions.
David Jolly: State voucher program built on a model likely to collapse.
David Jolly: Let teachers, parents decide on books at local level.
Paul Renner: Instruction in American Exceptionalism.
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Energy & Oil
Byron Donalds: Climate change risk is almost impossible to quantify.
Jay Collins: Sponsored bill that would ban wind turbines in Florida.
David Jolly: Florida should accept the science of climate change.
Paul Renner: We can't depend on China for solar panels and batteries.
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Environment
Jay Collins: Oppose development on state park lands.
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Foreign Policy
Jason Pizzo: Those criticizing Israel are silent on Yemen and Syria.
Jay Collins: Praised Trump for brokering Israel/Hamas ceasefire.
Paul Renner: Bringing Maduro to justice is decisive stand against tyranny.
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Free Trade
Byron Donalds: We're going to go down the line with Trump on tariffs.
Jay Collins: Protect consumers from retailers from countries of concern.
Jerry Demings: Tariffs on Canada have definitely impacted tourism.
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Government Reform
Jay Collins: Defend farmers and ranchers from burdensome regulation.
David Jolly: Florida should lead the nation in campaign finance reform.
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Gun Control
Jason Pizzo: I don't trust students having guns in their dorm room.
Jay Collins: Reverse gun control measures passed after Parkland shooting.
David Jolly: Ban assault weapons; require background checks.
Jerry Demings: Wants universal background checks, limits on open carry.
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Health Care
Jay Collins: Don't discriminate against unvaccinated patients.
David Jolly: Expand Medicaid: ensure healthcare for all Floridians.
David Jolly: We find that expanding Medicaid improves health outcomes.
Paul Renner: Repeal Obamacare and return healthcare to the states.
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Homeland Security
Paul Renner: His "veteran values" separates him from other candidates.
Jay Collins: If you served this country, Florida should have your back.
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Immigration
Byron Donalds: Secure the border; end taxpayer handouts to illegals.
David Jolly: Crossing the border without legal status not a crime.
Jerry Demings: Signed agreement with ICE under protest and extreme duress.
David Jolly: Would not require law enforcement to cooperate with ICE.
Paul Renner: Zero tolerance for illegal immigration.
Jay Collins: Fully support ICE in removing criminal illegal aliens.
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Jobs
Jerry Demings: Complied with anti-DEI order to avoid losing federal money.
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Principles & Values
Jason Pizzo: No one can say I've ever been bullied or bought.
Jason Pizzo: Mixing faith and politics desecrates innocent faith in God.
David Jolly: Going from GOP to Democrats part of political evolution.
Paul Renner: Stood with DeSantis creating Free State of Florida brand.
Jay Collins: We put Florida first, every time.
Jay Collins: Florida stands for faith, family, and freedom.
Paul Renner: Faith, Family, and Free Markets work.
Paul Renner: Muslim groups like CAIR are foreign terrorists.
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Social Security
Jay Collins: We protect Social Security and Medicare.
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Tax Reform
Byron Donalds: Lower taxes, less regulation will keep our economy strong.
David Jolly: Can't repeal property tax without solution for revenue.
Jerry Demings: Local county taxes remain relatively low.
Jay Collins: Low taxes; less red tape; more opportunity.
Paul Renner: Supports property tax cuts.
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War & Peace
Paul Renner: Radicalized Muslim regimes understand peace through strength.
Paul Renner: Threat from Iran is real; God bless our troops.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Florida Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Gov. DeSantis term-limited in 2026;
FL 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
vs.Jay Collins(R)
vs.Paul Renner(R)
vs.Byron Donalds(R)
vs.David Jolly(R then D)
vs.Jerry Demings(D)
vs.Jason Pizzo(I)
Past gubernatorial races:
2022 Florida gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Ron DeSantis(R)
vs.Former Gov.Charlie Crist(D)
vs.Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried(D)
vs.Annette Taddeo(D,withdrew)
2018 Florida gubernatorial debate,
Gwen Graham (D)
Andrew Gillum (D)
Adam Putnam (R)
Mike Huckabee (R)
vs.Ron DeSantis(R)
vs.Philip Levine(D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Florida gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Crist(D,2014);
Meek(D,2014);
McCollum(R,2010);
Davis(D,2006);
Reno(D,2002);
Moore(S,2008).
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