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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 Ohio Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
(Click for external website)
Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 OH Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Amy Acton (16) Ohio Democratic Challenger
- Donald Kissick (20) Ohio Libertarian Party Challenger
- Vivek Ramaswamy (7) Ohio CEO & Republican Challenger
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Ohio 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- OnTheIssues email interview on 2026 Ohio Governor race, 9/21/2026, (Donald Kissick, Libertarian Party, Link)
- Ohio Capital Journal, "How governor candidates Ramaswamy, Acton want to fix Ohio's mental health crisis," by Morgan Trau, April 29, 2026, (Link)
- Firearms News, "Ramaswamy's Ohio Governor Bid," by David Codrea, March 19, 2026, (Link)
- Farm and Dairy, "Where Ohio's front-runners for governor stand on ag, energy and the environment," by Jake Zajkowski, January 28, 2026, (Link)
- WLWT, "Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton talks bid for governor," by Mike Dardis, Dec 17, 2025, Link
- WKSU, "Interview with Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor," November 12, 2025, Link
- Ohio Capital Journal, "Trump tariffs loom. Many Ohio leaders don't want to talk about it," by Marty Schladen, April 9, 2025, Link
- Cleveland Jewish News, "CJN goes one-on-one with: Amy Acton as she seeks to become next governor," by Kirsten Beard, Feb 25, 2025, Link
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Amy Acton: As Governor I will continue to protect abortion access.
Donald Kissick: Personally pro-life, but respect reproductive freedom.
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Budget & Economy
Donald Kissick: Market-led recovery better than stimulus.
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Civil Rights
Donald Kissick: Don't require hiring women & minorities.
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Crime
Vivek Ramaswamy: Trump should not be convicted of a process crime.
Amy Acton: We must address the underlying root causes of crime.
Donald Kissick: Stricter punishment doesn't reduce crime.
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Drugs
Amy Acton: Make sure opiate settlement money is used to treat addiction.
Donald Kissick: Marijuana is not a gateway drug; no prohibition.
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Education
Amy Acton: Get control of the opaque private school voucher system.
Donald Kissick: Vouchers for school choice, but fund public schools.
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Energy & Oil
Amy Acton: Develop a diverse energy mix to support Ohioans .
Donald Kissick: Prioritize market-based green energy.
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Environment
Donald Kissick: EPA federal over-reach hurts America.
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Families & Children
Donald Kissick: Support qualified rights for transgender and LGBTQ+ people.
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Foreign Policy
Vivek Ramaswamy: Reinvigorate Monroe Doctrine: limit China in Latin America.
Donald Kissick: America First over UN & Globalism.
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Free Trade
Amy Acton: Reckless trade wars cause chaos with tariffs raising costs.
Donald Kissick: Support & expand free trade.
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Government Reform
Amy Acton: Insist on transparency; mandate more disclosure.
Donald Kissick: Make voter registration easier, with election security.
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Gun Control
Amy Acton: Gun violence is taking its toll in too many Ohio communities.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Second Amendment absolutist; supports constitutional carry.
Donald Kissick: Absolute right to gun ownership.
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Health Care
Amy Acton: Reduce prescription drug costs; reduce insurance premiums.
Amy Acton: I will fight against cut to life-saving Medicaid.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Invest in up-front mental health resources.
Donald Kissick: Reform ObamaCare' don't expand it.
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Homeland Security
Vivek Ramaswamy: We are way behind; need modern Monroe Doctrine.
Donald Kissick: Peace through strength, not perpetual military intervention.
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Immigration
Amy Acton: A perfect example of an issue where we haven't got it right.
Donald Kissick: Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens.
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Jobs
Amy Acton: Expand workforce development and skills training.
Amy Acton: Stand up for workers' and union rights at every turn.
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Principles & Values
Vivek Ramaswamy: Deliver national unity with our shared American identity.
Vivek Ramaswamy: Capitalism has to stay apolitical to bring us together.
Amy Acton: Acton follows the Jewish concept of "tikkun olam".
Donald Kissick: America was founded on Christian values.
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Social Security
Amy Acton: Help our seniors age in place, at home.
Donald Kissick: Privatize Social Security, with protected transition.
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Tax Reform
Amy Acton: Have to do a comprehensive look at our entire tax policy.
Donald Kissick: Reduce government spending and tax burden.
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War & Peace
Donald Kissick: Stay out of foreign wars.
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The above quotations are from 2026 Ohio Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Gov. DeWine term-limited in 2026:
OH 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
Vivek Ramaswamy(R)
vs.Amy Acton(D)
vs.Donald Kissick(L)
vs.Jon Husted(R,appointed Senator)
Past gubernatorial races:
OH 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Mike DeWine(R)
vs.Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley(D nominee)
vs.Mayor John Cranley(D,lost primary)
vs.Former Rep.Jim Renacci(R,lost primary)
2018 Ohio gubernatorial debate,
Jim Renacci (R)
Betty Sutton (D)
Mary Taylor (R)
Former Senator Mike DeWine (R)
vs.Joe Schiavoni(D)
vs.Jon Husted(R)
vs.Nan Whaley(D)
vs.Connie Pillich (D)
vs.Former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich(D)
vs.Richard Cordray(D)
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