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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 Georgia Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
(Click for external website)
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 GA Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Brad Raffensperger (10) Georgia Republican Challenger
- Brian Kemp (1) Georgia Republican candidate for Governor
- Burt Jones (16) Georgia Republican challenger
- Chase Oliver (3) Georgia Libertarian candidate for Governor
- Chris Carr (14) Georgia Republican Challenger
- Geoff Duncan (16) Georgia Democratic challenger
- Keisha Lance Bottoms (7) Georgia Atlanta Mayor and 2026 Gubernatorial candidate
- Mike Thurmond (3) 2010 Democratic Challenger Georgia
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Georgia 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- CNN, "Republican Brad Raffensperger to run for Georgia governor after defying Trump over 2020 election," by Associated Press, Sep 17, 2025, (Link)
- NBC News, "Brad Raffensperger jumps into the Georgia governor's race," by Megan Lebowitz, Sept. 17, 2025, (Link)
- Atlanta News First, "Gov. Kemp, other state politicians react to US attack on Iran," Jun. 21, 2025, (Link)
- FOX 5 Atlanta (Fox News), "Keisha Lance Bottoms praises federal court ruling blocking tariffs,' by Joyce Lupiani, May 29, 2025, (Link)
- Savannah Tribune, "Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Announces Campaign for Governor of Georgia," May 28, 2025, (Link)
- Capital B Atlanta, "Keisha Lance Bottoms Interview: 'I'm Standing Up and I'm Fighting Back'," by Angela Burt-Murray, May 21, 2025, (Link)
- The Hill, "Raffensperger asks Trump administration to halt deportation of Afghan Christians," by Lauren Irwin, 04/24/25, (Link)
- The Current, "The people who control Georgia's climate and energy plans," by Sam Worley/Grist, September 3, 2024, (Link)
- Business Insider, "Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger thanked Russia for putting him on 'Russophobia' list and banning him from the country: 'I appreciate them thinking of me'," by John L. Dorman, May 21, 2023, (Link)
- WABE, "Georgia attorney general sues Biden administration over LGBTQ school guidance," by Associated Press, July 27, 2022, (Link)
- Georgia Public Broadcasting (PBS), "Kemp, Carr sue Biden White House over health care workers' vaccine mandate," by Tim Darnell, November 16, 2021, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Support Atlanta business in face of heartbill bill bans.
Brad Raffensperger: Opposed abortion while in the state legislature.
Chris Carr: Secured victory that returned abortion back to the states.
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Take us back to Roe v. Wade which served this country well.
Burt Jones: No intention of pushing for further abortion restrictions.
Geoff Duncan: We must repeal Georgia's harmful six-week abortion ban.
Geoff Duncan: Mistake to think legislators knew better than women.
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Budget & Economy
Brad Raffensperger: Bring back manufacturing jobs; recruit promising start-ups.
Chris Carr: Implement Zero Based Budgeting, eliminate wasteful spending.
Burt Jones: It's always about balancing the budget first.
Chase Oliver: Fiscally conservative Libertarians could attract Republicans.
Geoff Duncan: Create a statewide Jumpstart Fund to help families.
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Civil Rights
Chris Carr: Challenged anti-discrimination rule on sexual orientation.
Burt Jones: Prohibit males from competing on female sports teams.
Burt Jones: DEI programs enforce intellectual and political conformity.
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Corporations
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Crack down on corporate landlords that are buying up houses.
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Crime
Brad Raffensperger: Double down on recruiting for the Georgia State Patrol.
Chris Carr: Dismantle gang networks that are terrorizing our communities.
Burt Jones: Crack down on rogue prosecutors who won't uphold the law.
Burt Jones: Increase mandatory minimums for fentanyl traffickers.
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Drugs
Chris Carr: People selling fentanyl should be charged with murder.
Geoff Duncan: Opposed to regulated and taxed recreational marijuana.
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Education
Brad Raffensperger: Expand tax credits for parental school choice.
Brad Raffensperger: End radical curriculums; root out pornography in libraries.
Chris Carr: Empower parents by providing more choice in education.
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Support by eliminating state income taxes for teachers.
Burt Jones: Expand school choice and empower parents.
Burt Jones: Ban critical race theory in schools, focus on unity.
Geoff Duncan: Ensure more children enter kindergarten ready to learn.
Geoff Duncan: Direct resources based on actual student needs.
Mike Thurmond: In today's economy, skills are as important as degrees.
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Energy & Oil
Chris Carr: Challenged moratorium on drilling on federal land.
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Foreign Policy
Brad Raffensperger: "Thanked" Russia for putting him on list banning him.
Burt Jones: Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
Chase Oliver: Call out Israel when its government does wrong.
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Free Trade
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Our trade economy has suffered from Trump's chaotic tariffs.
Geoff Duncan: Push back against tariffs that raise costs.
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Government Reform
Chris Carr: Chris will eliminate red tape and burdensome regulations.
Chris Carr: Push back on false claims that our law prevents voting.
Burt Jones: Worked on Georgia's Election Integrity Act.
Burt Jones: Cut fees and burdensome regulations on small businesses.
Burt Jones: Served on Trump's false slate of electors in 2020.
Geoff Duncan: I will continue to defend the integrity of our elections.
Geoff Duncan: Call for a bipartisan, independent redistricting commission.
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Gun Control
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Congress should enact gun safety legislation immediately.
Chris Carr: A staunch supporter of Georgians' right to bear arms.
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Health Care
Keisha Lance Bottoms: Expand Medicaid so that 300,000 Georgians can get coverage.
Brian Kemp: Sued over COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Chris Carr: Sued over COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers.
Geoff Duncan: We must expand Medicaid, there is no other option.
Mike Thurmond: Healthcare, in my estimation, is a right.
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Homeland Security
Burt Jones: Support mental health care for veterans & service members.
Geoff Duncan: We should have better services for veterans.
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Immigration
Brad Raffensperger: Halt deportation of Afghan Christian refugees.
Chris Carr: Deport criminal illegals who commit crimes in our state.
Burt Jones: Open borders leads to death due to illegal alien.
Geoff Duncan: Don't use resources to carry out inhumane immigration raids.
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Jobs
Chris Carr: Boost our capabilities, spur more investment in new jobs.
Geoff Duncan: Ensure labor unions have a meaningful seat at the table.
Geoff Duncan: My administration will prioritize diverse hiring practices.
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Principles & Values
Brad Raffensperger: Refused to change 2020 vote totals when Trump demanded.
Brad Raffensperger: His "Christian faith guides everything he does".
Geoff Duncan: Switch to Democratic party has been a faith journey.
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Tax Reform
Brad Raffensperger: Cap property taxes for seniors, eliminate state income tax.
Burt Jones: Has backed legislation to cut the state income tax.
Burt Jones: Has promised to eliminate the state income tax.
Geoff Duncan: Cut income tax by 2% to compete with neighboring states.
Mike Thurmond: Exempt tips and overtime from state income tax.
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War & Peace
Chris Carr: Supported Trump's bombing of Iran: stand with Israel.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Georgia Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Gov. Kemp term-limited in 2026:
GA 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
vs.Brad Raffensperger(R)
vs.Chris Carr(R)
vs.Burt Jones(R)
vs.Geoff Duncan(R then D)
vs.Keisha Lance Bottoms(D)
vs.Mike Thurmond(D)
vs.Chase Oliver(L)
Past gubernatorial races:
GA 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Brian Kemp(R nominee)
vs.Minority Leader Stacey Abrams(D nominee)
vs.Senate candidate Shane Hazel(L)
vs.State Rep.Vernon Jones(R,lost House runoff)
vs.2020 candidate Kandiss Taylor(R,lost primary)
vs.former US Senator David Perdue(R,lost primary)
2018 Georgia gubernatorial debate,
Brian Kemp (R)
Casey Cagle (R)
Hunter Hill (R)
Stacey Abrams (D)
Former gubernatorial races:
2014 Georgia gubernatorial debate
Former challengers:
Jason Carter(D,2012)
Andrew Hunt (L,2012)
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