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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 South Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2026 SC Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Alan Wilson (17) South Carolina Republican challenger
- Henry McMaster (3) South Carolina Republican
- Jermaine Johnson (4) South Carolina Democratic Challenger
- Lindsey Graham (1) South Carolina S.C. Senator; Republican Presidential candidate
- Nancy Mace (6) South Carolina Republican Challenger
- Pamela Evette (23) South Carolina Republican challenger
- Ralph Norman (5) South Carolina Republican Challenger
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South Carolina 2026 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- WPDE, "State Rep. Johnson says he's running for governor to 'fix what's broken' in South Carolina," by Ian Kayanja, December 15, 2025, Link
- South Carolina Public Radio, "Democrat Jermaine Johnson launches bid for South Carolina governor," by Maayan Schechter, October 28, 2025, Link
- WCNC, "'Our family could be next': SC congressman demands criminal justice reform after Charlotte light rail killing," by Hank Lee, October 22, 2025, Link
- The State, "Clemson removes DEI reference in chemical engineering class after GOP backlash," by Joseph Bustos, September 10, 2025, Link
- FOX 43, "Stacy Garrity speaks with FOX43 News on her gubernatorial campaign, priorities," by James Corrigan, August 24, 2025, Link
- Pennsylvania Independent, "Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity announces bid for governor," by Anna Gustafson, August 20, 2025, Link
- Associated Press, "," by Marc Levy, August 18, 2025, Link
- Time, "Republican States Are Sending Hundreds More National Guard Troops to D.C.," by Rebecca Schneid, Aug 17, 2025, Link
- The Herald, "Rep. Nancy Mace brings SC governor campaign--and protesters--to Rock Hill," by Nora O'Neill and Sofia DiStefano, August 13, 2025, Link
- WCNC, "Rep. Nancy Mace doubles down on using transgender slur at Rock Hill event | 'It's not offensive'," by Nathaniel Puente, August 11, 2025, Link
- The Hill, "South Carolina Republican: High prices are 'for the good of the country'," by Filip Timotija, 08/09/25, Link
- WSPA, "SC Gov. McMaster, others react to U.S. bombing Iran nuclear facilities," by Caroline Yaffa, Jun 23, 2025, Link
- Punchbowl News, "House conservatives shun antisemitism efforts," by Mica Soellner, May 07, 2025, Link
- The Island Packet, "What did Rep. Nancy Mace say at closed-door South Carolina town hall?," by Isabella Douglas, April 24, 2025, Link
- WYFF, "South Carolina's governor, economists weigh in as Trump pauses most new global tariffs," by Rey Llerena, Apr 9, 2025, Link
- Pennsylvania Capital-Star, "Garrity and Meuser bring potential gubernatorial pitches to conservative conference," by John Cole, April 7, 2025, Link
- The State, "SC Rep. Jermaine Johnson's message for his colleagues got 1 million views. Here's why," by Issac J. Bailey, March 24, 2025, Link
- Christian Post, "Nancy Mace cites God, Bible in House speech accusing ex-fiancé, other men of sex crimes," by Melissa Barnhart, February 11, 2025, Link
- The Philadelphia Citizen, "Where Do PA's 2024 Candidates Stand on Guns?," by Mara DuBois, Frances McKenzie and Julia Stern, Oct. 10, 2024, Link
- The Philadelphia Citizen, "Where Do the Candidates Stand on Education?," by Noah LaBelle, Max Lind, and Adam Sanders, Oct. 07, 2024, Link
- Chestnut Hill Local, "Election 2024: Your guide to state treasurer candidates," by Kate Huangpu, September 19, 2024, Link
- ABCNews4, "Rep. Mace introduces bill to ease D.C. childcare regulations, claims it will boost jobs," by Ian Kayanja, July 10, 2024, Link
- The Herald, "SC needs a fentanyl trafficking law. Politicians, law enforcement officials agree," by Andrew Dys, October 24, 2022, Link
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Alan Wilson: Supports lawsuit challenging mailed abortion pills.
Pamela Evette: Life is a gift from God that begins at conception.
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Budget & Economy
Alan Wilson: Cap growth of state budget to inflation/population growth.
Pamela Evette: Upgrade aging bridges and crumbling roads to improve safety.
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Civil Rights
Jermaine Johnson: Opposed anti-DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) provision.
Nancy Mace: Used slur in reference to transgender women .
Ralph Norman: DEI is unacceptable at taxpayer-funded university.
Nancy Mace: I'm going to hold the line against DEI.
Alan Wilson: We don't experiment on kids in South Carolina; period.
Alan Wilson: Demands repeat of ordinance banning conversion therapy.
Pamela Evette: Ensure biological men can't compete in women's sports.
Pamela Evette: Opponent: Evette's company proudly promoted DEI.
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Crime
Ralph Norman: Change the ways judges are cutting criminals loose.
Alan Wilson: I am committed to being your law-and-order governor.
Pamela Evette: Supports sentences that match the severity of the crime.
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Drugs
Lindsey Graham: We need a war on fentanyl.
Ralph Norman: Fentanyl so dangerous it is comparable to terrorism.
Alan Wilson: Opposed effort to legalize medical marijuana.
Pamela Evette: Expressed concerns about medical cannabis legislation.
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Education
Alan Wilson: Restrict racially/sexually divisive materials from schools.
Pamela Evette: Expand full universal school choice so parents can choose.
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Energy & Oil
Alan Wilson: Opposed companies having to disclose climate change risks.
Pamela Evette: Expand production with nuclear, natural gas, clean coal.
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Environment
Alan Wilson: Defeated key parts of Biden's Green New Deal overreach.
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Foreign Policy
Henry McMaster: Iran must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon.
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Free Trade
Henry McMaster: Trump's tariffs are getting other countries to negotiate.
Ralph Norman: Increased prices from tariffs for the good of the country.
Pamela Evette: Ban foreign adversaries from purchasing our land.
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Government Reform
Nancy Mace: D.C. has overregulated the childcare industry.
Alan Wilson: Stopped Democrats weakening election safeguards during COVID.
Pamela Evette: Sunset outdated regulations; cut red tape.
Pamela Evette: Will push for transparency and strong ethics.
Pamela Evette: Require voters to prove U.S. citizenship before registering.
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Gun Control
Pamela Evette: Everyone has the God-given right to protect themselves.
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Health Care
Jermaine Johnson: Increase workplace mental health support statewide.
Alan Wilson: Opposed extended healthcare coverage to DREAMers.
Pamela Evette: Has confidence in Trump's stated goals for lowering costs.
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Homeland Security
Henry McMaster: Sent National Guard troops to DC to support Trump's efforts.
Alan Wilson: Focused on issues affecting veterans and military families.
Pamela Evette: Our mission to support veterans is never over.
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Immigration
Alan Wilson: Backs order to end birthright citizenship for illegal aliens.
Pamela Evette: Illegal immigration has no place in the Palmetto State.
Pamela Evette: Work with ICE to detain and deport illegal immigrants.
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Jobs
Alan Wilson: No place for courts telling church leaders who they can hire.
Alan Wilson: DEI polices are about discrimination, not diversity.
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Principles & Values
Jermaine Johnson: During first run for office felt God had a purpose for him.
Nancy Mace: Cites God, Bible in House speech accusing ex-fiance.
Ralph Norman: Don't know how to define antisemitism; it's subjective.
Alan Wilson: Stood outside courthouse slamming Trump trial as a sham.
Pamela Evette: Champions Trump's America First agenda.
Pamela Evette: Fight radical left's attacks on our Christian family values.
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Social Security
Jermaine Johnson: Proposed life insurance for embryos.
Nancy Mace: Eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits.
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Tax Reform
Nancy Mace: Slash the state income tax to zero percent.
Alan Wilson: Trust me to do things like eliminate our income tax.
Pamela Evette: Committed to eliminating the state income tax.
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Technology
Pamela Evette: We must lead in cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.
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War & Peace
Pamela Evette: Trust Trump will restore peace through strength in Iran.
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The above quotations are from 2026 South Carolina Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
Gov. McMaster term-limited in 2026:
SC 2026 Gubernatorial debate:
Nancy Mace(R)
vs.Ralph Norman(R)
vs.Pamela Evette(R)
vs.Alan Wilson(R)
vs.Jermaine Johnson(D)
Past gubernatorial races:
SC 2022 Gubernatorial debate:
 Incumbent Henry McMaster(R)
vs.US.Rep.Joe Cunningham(D)
vs.State senator Mia McLeod(D,lost primary)
vs.State Rep. James Emerson Smith(D,declined)
2018 South Carolina gubernatorial debate,
vs.McMaster(R)
vs.McGill(R)
vs.Pope(R)
vs.Templeton(R)
vs.Smith(D)
vs.Bryant(R)
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