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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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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) |
Guide to Political Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2017) |
Where We Go From Here,
by Bernie Sanders (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
Conscience of a Conservative,
by Jeff Flake (2017) |
Two Paths,
by Gov. John Kasich (2017) |
Every Other Monday,
by Rep. John Kasich (2010) |
Courage is Contagious,
by John Kasich (1998) |
Shortest Way Home,
by Pete Buttigieg (2019) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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Abortion
Al Gross: Will defend right to choose & reproductive healthcare.
Bill Walker: Pro-life but Lt. Gov. running mate was pro-choice.
Billy Toien: Personally opposed, but respects state's privacy clause.
Billy Toien: Don't amend Alaska constitution, could go too far.
Cean Stevens: Completely pro-life; no government financing.
Charlie Huggins: Supports mandatory ultrasounds.
Charlie Huggins: Supports bill to bar abortion providers from teaching sex ed.
Christopher Kurka: Former Executive Director of Alaska anti-abortion group.
Christopher Kurka: Guarantee equal protection for children in the womb.
Dan Sullivan: Exception for abortion to protect life of mother.
Dan Sullivan: Ban abortion after 20 weeks.
Joe Miller: No federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.
Joe Miller: Don't talk about exceptions; talk about life.
Joe Miller: Abortion causes a culture of death.
Joe Miller: Planned Parenthood: end trade in murdered baby parts.
Joe Miller: Roe v. Wade is judicial activism at its worst.
Kelly Tshibaka: An unapologetically pro-life Alaska conservative.
Les Gara: Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty.
Lisa Murkowski: Don't cut off all federal funds to Planned Parenthood.
Lisa Murkowski: Don't ban all late-term abortions; exceptions needed.
Lisa Murkowski: Joined Democrats to fund Planned Parenthood.
Mark Begich: Mayor's Charity Ball donated $25K to Planned Parenthood.
Mark Begich: No new regulations on women's access to medical care.
Mary Peltola: Protect women's reproductive health in federal law.
Mead Treadwell: Exception for abortion for rape, incest & maternal health.
Mike Chenault: Says he's pro life defending a sidelined anti-abortion bill.
Mike Dunleavy: Sponsors bill to bar abortion providers from teaching sex ed.
Mike Dunleavy: Let Alaskans vote whether or not abortion is protected right.
Mike Gravel: Agreed with NARAL on 16 pro-choice votes; absent on other 7.
Sarah Palin: Choose life, even if her own daughter were raped.
Sarah Palin: Adoption is best plan for permanency for foster care kids.
Sarah Palin: Safe Haven bill: allow surrendering newborns without penalty.
Tony Knowles: Support woman's decision in cases of rape.
Pat Chesbro: Fight for women's medical care including abortion.
Mike Dunleavy: Most pro-life state, make it OK again to have kids.
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Budget & Economy
Bill Walker: Strengthen budget savings plan.
Bill Walker: Low oil prices mean millions in state budget deficit.
Bill Walker: Natural resource royalties to be paid out in dividends.
Bill Walker: With oil prices low, we have made cuts & must cut more.
Billy Toien: State budget mismanaged, leading to needless budget gap.
Cean Stevens: Vote against any future spending above sustainable levels.
Charlie Huggins: Reduce budget and eliminate wasteful spending.
Joe Miller: Murkowski owned TARP recipients' stock while voting for TARP.
Joe Miller: Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity.
Kelly Tshibaka: Cut hundreds of millions from state spending over 5 years.
Lisa Murkowski: Regrets voting for TARP; would vote against it now.
Mary Peltola: Alaska needs critical infrastructure everywhere you look.
Mead Treadwell: Opposes federal overreach; supports more economic freedom.
Mead Treadwell: $800 billion stimulus spends on backs of future generations.
Mike Chenault: Believes in both budget cuts and selective revenue sources.
Mike Dunleavy: Out of control spending has to stop; but taxing won't work.
Mike Dunleavy: Our government spending far exceeds our revenue.
Mike Dunleavy: We can't spend what we don't have.
Mike Dunleavy: Create a statewide lottery.
Mike Dunleavy: We must have land reform to increase food production.
Sarah Palin: Aim to reduce general fund spending by $150 million.
Sarah Palin: Reduced general fund spending by $124 million.
Sarah Palin: Firm believer in free market capitalism.
Sarah Palin: $7 billion savings plan for education & transportation.
Sarah Palin: Restraint of last two years should continue in tough times.
Sarah Palin: Vetoed $25M stimulus earmark; Alaskans don't desire "help".
Sean Randall Parnell: Enforce budget discipline and invest for our future.
Edgar Blatchford: Bottom line in budget cutting is fairness.
Pat Chesbro: State should invest $25M to help local entrepreneurs.
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Civil Rights
Al Gross: Served his patients regardless of orientation or gender.
Bill Walker: Modernize voter registration & vote online.
Dan Sullivan: Opposes gay marriage.
Dan Sullivan: Would allow LGBTQ discrimination for religious reasons.
Joe Miller: No openly gay members in the military.
Joe Miller: End affirmative action programs.
Joe Miller: Opposes ENDA; ok to decide whether a business serves gays.
Joe Miller: Let states decide about gay rights & minority rights.
Joe Miller: Concerned over dissolution of traditional family.
Joe Miller: Supreme Court voided the majority on same-sex marriage.
Kelly Tshibaka: Recall offensive personalized license plates.
Kelly Tshibaka: Won't engage in discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Kelly Tshibaka: Wrote anti-gay article in law school, no longer her view.
Lisa Murkowski: Improve conditions in Alaska Native villages.
Mark Begich: Added sexual orientation to Anchorage non-discrimination law.
Mary Peltola: LGBTQ+ Alaskans deserve to be protected under the law.
Mary Peltola: As a Native woman, I understand Alaskan diversity.
Mead Treadwell: I will defend traditional marriage.
Mead Treadwell: Allow transgendered to correct gender on driver's license.
Mike Chenault: Lambasted laughing at same-sex equality issue, apologizes.
Ray Metcalfe: Apply affirmative action to state college & state employment.
Sarah Palin: Vetoed bill denying benefits to gays, as unconstitutional.
Sarah Palin: Value our cultural diversity.
Sarah Palin: Prefers term "anti-rural" to "anti-Native".
Sarah Palin: Special legislative session on same-sex health benefits.
Sarah Palin: ADA brings expanded freedom to Americans with disabilities.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Juneteenth to celebrate the end of slavery.
Sarah Palin: HIV/AIDS among Alaska Natives is public health crisis.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Martin Luther King holiday.
Sarah Palin: Comply with same-sex partner benefits despite disagreement.
Sarah Palin: Respected court ruling allowing same-sex state benefits.
Tony Knowles: No special legislative session on same-sex health benefits.
Edgar Blatchford: I support expanding opportunities for people of color.
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Corporations
Bill Walker: Increase certain business licensing fees to raise money.
Bill Walker: Invest 1% from Permanent Fund in new business startups.
Dan Sullivan: Weaken Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Donald Trump: Historic tax cuts and reforms for American businesses.
Joe Miller: Multinational corporations exert power over party duopoly.
Mike Chenault: I know how business works and I know how government works.
Sarah Palin: Governor must act as effective CEO on behalf of Alaskans.
Sarah Palin: Encourage small business growth by reducing business taxes.
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Crime
Al Gross: More funding for tribal & rural public safety.
Bill Walker: More resources to protect against child abuse.
Bill Walker: Restore 'Prison Industries' job skills to reduce recidivism.
Bill Walker: Need to reduce costs of prison system.
Bill Walker: SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%.
Cean Stevens: More public safety officers & more funding.
Charlie Huggins: Oppose leniency for criminals; support protection for victim.
Charlie Huggins: Voted NO on SB-91 (don't reduce prison population).
Christopher Kurka: We need a justice system where punishment fits the crime.
Howard Phillips: Restore US jurisprudence to its Biblical presuppositions.
Joe Miller: Supports capital punishment.
Joe Miller: Mandatory prison for drugs; reduced prison for non-violence.
Kelly Tshibaka: Hold rioters responsible for insurrection, not Trump.
Les Gara: Voted to hire more cops in rural areas without protection.
Les Gara: SB-91: reduce prison population by 20%.
Mark Begich: Added $5M and 13 more police to Anchorage budget.
Mary Peltola: Gang members on probation must wear electronic monitors.
Mary Peltola: Collect DNA samples from felons.
Mary Peltola: Ensure law enforcement throughout all of Alaska.
Mike Chenault: Was co-signer of mandate requesting prison reform solutions.
Mike Dunleavy: Let's shut down crime instead of sweeping it under the rug.
Mike Dunleavy: Attack crime with aggressive response.
Mike Dunleavy: Repeal SB-91: crime is out of control.
Mike Dunleavy: Declare war on criminals.
Mike Dunleavy: The days of catch-and-release are over.
Mike Dunleavy: Ramp up prosecution for sexual crimes and domestic violence.
Mike Dunleavy: Ending catch-and-release policies has made Alaska safer.
Sarah Palin: We are tough on crime and beefing up law enforcement.
Sarah Palin: Strong public safety presence, via police, courts & prisons.
Sarah Palin: Register sex offenders; & investigate internet sex crimes.
Sarah Palin: Establish "FBI Day" to support fighting global crime.
Sarah Palin: Collect DNA samples from felons.
Sarah Palin: Gang members on probation must wear electronic monitors.
Sarah Palin: Victims' rights are critical to "justice for all".
Sarah Palin: Maximum sentence for first-degree murder by police.
Sean Randall Parnell: Fill public safety officer & trooper vacancies.
Sean Randall Parnell: More enforcement presence via Village Public Safety Officers.
Mike Dunleavy: For the first time in Alaska history, no actually means no.
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Drugs
Bill Walker: Misuse of alcohol and drugs contribute to child abuse.
Bill Walker: Let states continue to experiment with pot.
Christopher Kurka: The only real solution to addiction is Jesus Christ.
Dan Sullivan: Opposed pot legalization; but willing to support voter will.
Dan Sullivan: Co-sponsored SAFE Banking Act for cannabis businesses.
Dan Sullivan: Co-sponsored bill directing VA to research medical marijuana.
Joe Miller: Mandatory prison for drugs, with substance-abuse treatment.
Kelly Tshibaka: Linked drugs with witchcraft, demonic possession.
Les Gara: Maintain database documenting sale of alcoholic beverages.
Les Gara: Fine parents who allow underage drinking party.
Lisa Murkowski: Legalizing recreational marijuana is public health risk.
Mary Peltola: Maintain database documenting sale of alcoholic beverages.
Mary Peltola: Fine parents who allow underage drinking party.
Matthew Corey: Decriminalize medical marijuana.
Mike Dunleavy: Comprehensive approach including prosecution & interdiction.
Mike Dunleavy: More enforcement but also more drug treatment.
Sarah Palin: Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws.
Sarah Palin: Maintain alcohol sale database; bar giving alcohol to minors.
Mike Dunleavy: Increase penalty for fentanyl deaths from 20 to 99 years.
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Education
Al Gross: Make college more affordable & accessible.
Bill Walker: Our public schools must be adequately funded.
Bill Walker: Expand voucher eligibility.
Billy Toien: Move education from failing public system to private sector.
Cean Stevens: Let parents decide on educational decisions for their kids.
Cean Stevens: Let all students consider all options.
Joe Miller: Federal funding is unconstitutional.
Joe Miller: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards.
Les Gara: Worked to expand, increase funding for pre-K.
Lisa Murkowski: College Access Challenge Grants for at-risk students.
Mark Begich: Guarantee school funding; endorsed by state NEA.
Mary Peltola: Quality schools are vital to the future of our communities.
Mike Chenault: Students futures depend on an education that prepares them.
Mike Dunleavy: Manager of cutting-edge statewide teacher mentor project.
Mike Dunleavy: Introduced bipartisan Alaska Reads Act to promote literacy.
Mike Dunleavy: Increase funding for public homeschooling.
Mike Dunleavy: Protect rights of parents in education of their children.
Ray Metcalfe: More funds for teacher salary & school buildings.
Sarah Palin: Fully fund K-12 and support early funding of education.
Sarah Palin: School debate should focus on accountability.
Sarah Palin: Committed to providing strong education, including morals.
Sarah Palin: Budget funds education, but will to work is also critical.
Sarah Palin: 294 Alaska public schools progressed under NCLB.
Sarah Palin: Supports $20 million needs-based aid for U. Alaska.
Sarah Palin: Forward-fund K-12 schools to allow better planning.
Sarah Palin: Supports charter schools, home schools, & other alternatives.
Sarah Palin: Target early education programs to at-risk groups.
Sarah Palin: Alignment between parents, teachers, schools, & business.
Sarah Palin: Faith-based materials ok in homeschooling.
Sarah Palin: ABC method: back to basics, plus patriotism & ethics.
Sarah Palin: Supports parental choice for what is best for their children.
Sarah Palin: Don't push school boards on creationism but allow discussion.
Sarah Palin: I believe we have a creator; and many theories of evolution.
Sarah Palin: Court ruling against NEA: state adequately funds education.
Sarah Palin: 3-year plan: $1B for early learning, vo-tech, accountability.
Sean Randall Parnell: Performance Scholarship: fund tuition for good H.S. grades.
Sean Randall Parnell: Digital Teaching Initiative: video conference remote schools.
Sean Randall Parnell: Put school choice to the people for a Constitutional vote.
Tony Knowles: Keep alternatives to evolution out of classrooms.
Tony Knowles: No politics in science; no creationism in schools.
Edgar Blatchford: Greatest teacher contribution is motivating students .
Pat Chesbro: Fully support strengthening public education.
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Energy & Oil
Al Gross: Climate change a threat: Alaska literally losing villages.
Al Gross: Opposes Canadian mine in Alaska operation EPA would allow.
Al Gross: Promote clean energy for rural Alaska; rejoin Paris accord.
Bill Walker: Develop local alternative energy sources, plus a new gasline.
Bill Walker: Expand exportation of LNG to Asian markets.
Bill Walker: Invest in renewables to diversify economy.
Bill Walker: Increased oil production key part of energy policy.
Cean Stevens: Intelligent development of oil & gas for energy security.
Charlie Huggins: Endorses oil tax reform to increase production.
Christopher Kurka: Exemption from regulations for renewable energy projects.
Dan Sullivan: Climate change is both threat and benefit to Alaska.
Dan Sullivan: Against any ban on hydrocarbon production.
Joe Miller: Nuclear energy shouldn't be precluded or overlooked.
Joe Miller: Develop hydroelectric projects but without federal aid.
Joe Miller: No subsidies for wind and solar.
Kelly Tshibaka: Stop leftists who want to shut down oil and gas production.
Kelly Tshibaka: Speed up process for oil and gas leases in ANWR.
Mark Begich: Short term: $2.5B for LIHEAP; 70M bbl from strategic reserve.
Mark Begich: Long term: develop ANWR; build renewable energy plants.
Mark Begich: Drill in the Arctic Ocean; drill in National Forests.
Mark Begich: Green Bank to fund energy conservation and development.
Mary Peltola: We are living with the devastating effects of climate change.
Mead Treadwell: Supports CO2 sequestration technology and hydrogen vehicles.
Mike Chenault: Natural gas pipeline & North Slope development are crucial.
Mike Dunleavy: Backs Donlin goldmine/pipeline, for huge energy opportunity.
Mike Dunleavy: Alaskan oil industry is undergoing a renaissance.
Mike Dunleavy: Goal of 50% renewable energy by 2025.
Mike Dunleavy: Harness renewable energy resources: wind, tidal, hydro.
Mike Dunleavy: False premise: protect environment or economic development.
Mike Dunleavy: We need oil and gas revenue to transition to renewables.
Mike Dunleavy: Alaska should remain oil & gas giant for another 45 years.
Mike Dunleavy: Exemption from regulations for renewable energy projects.
Ray Metcalfe: Promote alternative fuels; but open parts of ANWR.
Sarah Palin: Fully fund the Petroleum Systems Integrity Office.
Sarah Palin: Submitted legislation to build natural AGIA gas pipeline.
Sarah Palin: $250M for proven alternative energy, including wind & hydro.
Sarah Palin: Gas pipelines are approved if they meet Alaska's needs.
Sarah Palin: Resource rebate: suspend AK 8-cent fuel tax for one year.
Sarah Palin: Gasline Inducement Act: 1,715-mile natural gas pipeline.
Sarah Palin: Commercialize Alaska's North Slope natural gas.
Sarah Palin: Agrees with Obama on more Alaska oil & gas production.
Sarah Palin: Windfall oil profits tax prevents investment.
Sarah Palin: Met with producers and employee groups for pipeline deal.
Sarah Palin: Chaired the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Sarah Palin: Pursue gasline plan that is best for ALL Alaskans.
Sarah Palin: Exxon-Mobil should pay $507 million for Exxon Valdez spill.
Sarah Palin: Bush is right: drill ANWR & develop our own supplies.
Sarah Palin: Energy relief plan: $100 per person monthly, for oil & gas.
Sarah Palin: Sues federal EPA for misusing Endangered Species Act.
Sarah Palin: Goal of 50% of Alaska electric power from renewable sources.
Scott McAdams: Unequivocally in support of offshore drilling.
Sean Randall Parnell: Reduce EPA red tape on Arctic Outer Continental Shelf.
Sean Randall Parnell: Strike balance between ocean protection and oil production.
Sean Randall Parnell: Outer Continental Shelf will create 35,000 jobs and $72B.
Sean Randall Parnell: Build the Alaska gasline to extract natural gas.
Sean Randall Parnell: Reform tax proposals to foster new oil production.
Tony Knowles: Include producers & all proposals in negotiating pipeline.
Tony Knowles: Qualified support of BP-Arco merger.
Edgar Blatchford: Epicenter for climate change is rural areas of Alaska.
Pat Chesbro: Harness the great potential for renewable energy.
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Environment
Bill Walker: Fisheries: science-based policy & input from stakeholders.
Bill Walker: State should address climate change.
Bill Walker: Open Donlin goldmine; deal with mercury & cyanide monitoring.
Bill Walker: Opposes "Stand for Salmon"; we need development instead.
Cean Stevens: Fight against overreach of natural resource agencies.
Cean Stevens: Feds have violated Alaskan jurisdiction over fish and game.
Charlie Huggins: Develop our natural resources by our state Constitution.
Christopher Kurka: Shouldn't tolerate Federal oversight of our resources.
Dan Sullivan: Stop EPA from pre-judging Pebble Mine.
Joe Miller: Alaska has resource wealth; develop it & wean off of feds.
Kelly Tshibaka: Environmental extremists prevent our true potential.
Lisa Murkowski: Kept rank on Natural Resources Committee after dropping GOP.
Mark Begich: No metal mining at Pebble Mine; it damages salmon fishery.
Mark Begich: Allow gravel road through federal refuge to isolated village.
Mark Begich: Gold mine can co-exist with Native subsistence lifestyle.
Mark Begich: Supports the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.
Mary Peltola: Responsible resource development with local control.
Matthew Corey: Open parts of ANWR Wildlife Refuge for oil exploration.
Mead Treadwell: Demand sane development of our Arctic lands.
Mead Treadwell: Good science should drive all fisheries decisions.
Mead Treadwell: Fight EPA's Pebble Mine restrictions.
Mead Treadwell: Mines employ a lot of people; open Donlin gold mine.
Mike Dunleavy: Monetize timber instead of letting it burn or rot.
Mike Dunleavy: Opposes the "Stand for Salmon" ballot measure.
Mike Dunleavy: The ability to own land is a core American value.
Ray Metcalfe: Clean up former industrial sites; fund more open space.
Sarah Palin: Provide stability in regulations for developers.
Sarah Palin: Convince the rest of the nation to open ANWR.
Sarah Palin: We must encourage timber, mining, drilling, & fishing.
Sarah Palin: Sue US government to stop listing polar bear as endangered.
Sarah Palin: Fish platform: "Resource First" philosophy.
Sarah Palin: Rail provides critical link for business development.
Sarah Palin: Wolf predator control is important for subsistence hunters.
Sarah Palin: Feds shouldn't list beluga whales as endangered.
Scott McAdams: Extract resource wealth respected labor & environment.
Sean Randall Parnell: Feds misuse ESA listings to delay resource development.
Sean Randall Parnell: AK statehood was a mandate for resource development.
Sean Randall Parnell: Don't leave Alaska's oil buried in the ground.
Sean Randall Parnell: Oil and gas production means jobs for Americans.
Sean Randall Parnell: Explore & extract rare earth elements in Alaska.
Sean Randall Parnell: Support timber industry by increasing land for logging.
Sean Randall Parnell: Natural resources are to be used; not locked up by feds.
Sean Randall Parnell: Alaska is not just one big national park; keep EPA out.
Sean Randall Parnell: Invest in natural resources: fishing, mining, and timber.
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Families & Children
Bill Walker: First Lady will chair Alaska Children's Trust.
Bill Walker: Background checks for guardians of incapacitated individual.
Mary Peltola: Family for people in Western Alaska is our social security.
Mike Dunleavy: Fought for parents to raise kids according to their values.
Mike Dunleavy: Women & children face highest sexual assault rate in nation.
Sarah Palin: Recognize the vital role of family child care homes.
Sarah Palin: Caring for special needs kids is part of culture of life.
Sean Randall Parnell: Choose Respect: $12M to eradicate domestic violence epidemic.
Pat Chesbro: Reinstate and expand the 2021 Child Tax Credit.
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Foreign Policy
Dan Sullivan: Served as assistant secretary of state under Condi Rice.
Dan Sullivan: Inaction has its own consequences: keep options on the table.
Kelly Tshibaka: Afghanistan withdrawal may destabilize existing global order.
Mary Peltola: We have real enemies, world is like the Cold War.
Sarah Palin: Peace Corps strengthens US ties abroad & enriches US at home.
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Free Trade
Bill Walker: Avoid an unnecessary trade war with China.
Joe Miller: Supports US involvement in free trade agreements.
Sarah Palin: Allow wineries to ship by mail within state.
Sarah Palin: Exempt Alaskan cruise ships from customs rule changes.
Sarah Palin: Record-high exports; growth of 12.6% since last year.
Sarah Palin: Establish viable commercial fisheries in international seas.
Sean Randall Parnell: Develop rare earth minerals to beat China trade quota.
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Government Reform
Al Gross: End Citizens United; get dark money out of politics.
Billy Toien: Stifling red tape discourages entrepreneurism.
Cean Stevens: Individual rights over state's rights.
Christopher Kurka: Elections certified only after a hand-count of every ballot.
Christopher Kurka: Increase access to raw milk and raw milk products.
Christopher Kurka: Need someone who will stand in the way of federal overreach.
Dan Sullivan: TV ads financed by super-PAC, both for him & against.
Dan Sullivan: Supported Citizens United decision.
Joe Miller: Increase campaign limits; deregulate corporate donations.
Joe Miller: Federal aid to Alaska is coming to an end.
Joe Miller: Limit federal powers to those spelled out in Constitution.
Joe Miller: Get rid of earmarks and regulations that limit development.
Joe Miller: Pledge against earmarks: we're over-dependent on feds.
Joe Miller: Stop federal systematic spiritual and religious apartheid.
Joe Miller: Photo ID for voting.
Kelly Tshibaka: Worked to expose waste and fraud in government.
Kelly Tshibaka: We don't know outcome of 2020 election; I have questions.
Les Gara: Favors same-day registration, skeptical of photo ID rule.
Les Gara: Voted to limit election donations from lobbyists, wealthy.
Lisa Murkowski: Earmarked aid for Alaska is vital; cut pork in Lower 48.
Lisa Murkowski: Sometimes building infrastructure takes earmarks.
Lisa Murkowski: Scrutinize states with a history of voting discrimination.
Lisa Murkowski: Opportunity to vote, regardless of where people live.
Lisa Murkowski: Supported Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to Supreme Court.
Lisa Murkowski: Trump encouraged Jan. 6 rioters; he should resign.
Mark Begich: Active trader on the stock market, despite proposed ban.
Mark Begich: Adviser to lobbying firms, but not interested in lobbying.
Mike Dunleavy: Strengthen agricultural sector with fewer regulations.
Mike Dunleavy: Increase access to raw milk and raw milk products.
Mike Dunleavy: Ranked-choice voting interjects a little bit of uncertainty.
Ray Metcalfe: Restrict campaign donations from all sources; & vote online.
Sarah Palin: Presented comprehensive ethics bill in early 2007.
Sarah Palin: Attended numerous debates & did not avoid any unnecessarily.
Sarah Palin: Comprehensive ethics reform: change politics as usual.
Sarah Palin: Sell previous governor's jet on eBay--it's impractical.
Sarah Palin: Overall reduction of 7% spending, plus state hiring freeze.
Sarah Palin: Supported Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to Supreme Court.
Scott McAdams: Fight for fair share of federal aid to Alaska.
Scott McAdams: Banning earmarks now is a threat to Alaska.
Edgar Blatchford: Wants to reform federal campaign finance laws.
Lisa Murkowski: Ensure states can provide security for their elections.
Mike Dunleavy: A moral obligation to fulfill the promise of statehood.
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Gun Control
Al Gross: Opposes assault weapons ban.
Bill Walker: 2nd Amendment establishes an individual right.
Billy Toien: Against confiscation of a potential victim's firearms.
Billy Toien: Reduce gun violence with un-infringed right of self defense.
Charlie Huggins: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.
Christopher Kurka: Blaming crime on guns is like blaming arson on matches.
Dan Sullivan: Prohibit state and local governments from denying gun rights.
Dan Sullivan: Opposed rule reporting impaired people for background checks.
Joe Miller: Yes, concealed carry; no assault rifle ban.
Joe Miller: Opposes more gun restrictions.
Kelly Tshibaka: She will fight to preserve the 2nd Amendment.
Mary Peltola: I own guns, but we can take common sense action.
Mead Treadwell: Law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms.
Mead Treadwell: Address school shootings with national mental health push.
Mike Chenault: Backs new law that allows concealed weapons across state.
Mike Dunleavy: Sponsored bill to allow concealed guns on campuses.
Ray Metcalfe: Supports concealed carry; focus on criminals and kids.
Sarah Palin: Supports ending D.C.'s 32-year-old ban on handguns.
Sarah Palin: Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms.
Sean Randall Parnell: Strong backer of Alaskan's Second Amendment rights.
Pat Chesbro: Curb the epidemic of gun violence in America.
Pat Chesbro: Close loopholes for background checks, limit assault weapons.
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Health Care
Al Gross: System is broken; start with Medicare and public option.
Al Gross: Take on big pharma on prices & opioid epidemic.
Al Gross: Health care costs holds back economy, especially in Alaska.
Al Gross: Increase access, lower prescription prices.
Al Gross: Led AK ballot initiatives to expand Medicaid.
Bill Walker: Expand Medicaid as long as federal funds continue.
Bill Walker: Bipartisan compromise on healthcare.
Bill Walker: 2015: expanded Medicaid himself after Legislature opted out.
Cean Stevens: Do not expand Medicaid under ObamaCare.
Christopher Kurka: Vaccine/health mandates are unconstitutional, unconscionable.
Dan Sullivan: AdWatch: Washington is broken; including ObamaCare.
Dan Sullivan: Supported repeal of ACA, individual mandate.
Joe Miller: Embrace threat of federal shutdown to defund ObamaCare.
Joe Miller: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility.
Kelly Tshibaka: COVID shot is individual choice, against mandates.
Les Gara: COVID: I want people treated, not ration life-saving care.
Mark Begich: AdWatch: Targeted by RNC robocalls for support of ObamaCare.
Mark Begich: AdWatch: Begich supports ObamaCare for Alaskans.
Mark Begich: AdWatch: Promised we could keep our plans under ObamaCare.
Mary Peltola: Protect Medicaid expansion, support a public option.
Mead Treadwell: I will work to repeal ObamaCare.
Mead Treadwell: Repeal ObamaCare by winning back Senate.
Mike Chenault: Any expansion of Medicaid must be result of careful analysis.
Mike Dunleavy: Eliminate all health care assistance by government.
Mike Dunleavy: Defend Alaskans' rights to make their own medical decisions.
Sarah Palin: Health care must be market-and business-driven.
Sarah Palin: Take personal responsibility for personal health & all areas.
Sarah Palin: Doctors should manage health care, not bureaucracies.
Sarah Palin: Personal responsibility & choices key to good health.
Sarah Palin: More affordable health care via competition.
Sarah Palin: Signed up as organ donor; Alaska leads the states.
Sarah Palin: Greater competition, more choices, and less litigation.
Sarah Palin: Health Care Commission recommends habits against obesity.
Sean Randall Parnell: Federal health care legislation diminishes our freedom.
Sean Randall Parnell: Alaska does not want government mandates in health care.
Sean Randall Parnell: Federal healthcare overreaches into Americans' private lives.
Pat Chesbro: Medical rights are human rights, recognize at federal level.
Mike Dunleavy: No COVID vaccine mandate; but expand Medicaid.
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Homeland Security
Bill Walker: Friend & strong advocate for our veterans & their families.
Bill Walker: Thank our military and law enforcement for their sacrifice.
Cean Stevens: Protect Alaskans from surveillance by NSA spies & drones.
Cean Stevens: Fight for veterans benefits.
Dan Sullivan: Expect a protracted war against ISIS.
Joe Miller: Increase only missile defense & intel spending.
Joe Miller: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal.
Lisa Murkowski: Ensure military has resources needed to accomplish missions.
Mead Treadwell: Work to bring missile defense base to Alaska.
Ray Metcalfe: F-35 fighter: the defense project too big to kill.
Sarah Palin: Visits Kuwait; encourages Alaska big game hunting to troops.
Sarah Palin: Armed forces, including my son, give us security and freedom.
Sarah Palin: Let military personnel know how much we support them.
Sarah Palin: Obligation to support our troops, even if criticizing war.
Sarah Palin: Proclaim "Loyalty Day" to reaffirm loyalty to America.
Sean Randall Parnell: Revenue bonds for Veteran's Housing Loan Program.
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Immigration
Al Gross: Protecting DACA recipients a priority.
Dan Sullivan: For DACA citizenship with wall funding & immigration cuts.
Dan Sullivan: Secure the border, but no pledge against amnesty.
Dan Sullivan: No way should Obama give "executive amnesty" to illegals.
Dan Sullivan: Reunite kids immigrating to the US with families, back home.
Joe Miller: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry.
Joe Miller: Sign pledge to oppose all efforts at amnesty.
Joe Miller: End Barack Obama's illegal amnesty.
Kelly Tshibaka: A strong voice in opposition to illegal immigration.
Mark Begich: Only Congress can grant amnesty, not President.
Mary Peltola: Prioritize Alaskan jobs for Alaskans over immigrants.
Mead Treadwell: Secure the border, then illegals can stay if they pay fines.
Mike Chenault: Proposes bill that could mean certain deportation by judges.
Mike Dunleavy: Against relaxing immigration laws for refugees.
Sarah Palin: Address jointly with Canada the border security challenges.
Sarah Palin: Tightened restrictions on illegal alien's drivers licenses.
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Jobs
Al Gross: Raise the minimum wage; defend collective bargaining.
Al Gross: First political campaign in Alaska to unionize.
Al Gross: Raise the minimum wage; defend collective bargaining rights.
Bill Walker: Address state economic recovery with jobs program.
Christopher Kurka: Make licensing boards report on military spouse applications.
Dan Sullivan: Opposes federal minimum wages; opposed increase to $15/hour.
Mary Peltola: Most urgent task for Congress is to pass the PRO Act.
Matthew Corey: No affirmative action; reduce state regulations on business.
Mead Treadwell: Exporting raw materials means exporting jobs.
Mike Dunleavy: The only path forward to new jobs is to encourage businesses.
Mike Dunleavy: Bring gaming to Alaska: create hundreds of high-paying jobs.
Mike Dunleavy: Make licensing boards report on military spouse applications.
Sarah Palin: Alaska Construction Academy: 2,520 students learn skills.
Sarah Palin: Leverage job-training dollars thru voc-tech curriculum.
Sarah Palin: Focus Workforce Investment Board on vocational careers.
Edgar Blatchford: Alaska should lead country in showing workplace diversity.
Edgar Blatchford: Union taught me a trade; helped me go to college.
Pat Chesbro: Protect right to organize, support the PRO Act.
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Principles & Values
Al Gross: I fought grizzly bears, so I'm ready for Washington.
Al Gross: Independent endorsed by state Democratic Party.
Bill Walker: Don't panic when times are tough; make a plan.
Bill Walker: Cancer survivor after routine prostrate cancer screening.
Bill Walker: Unity ticket: running as Independent with Democrat Lt. Gov.
Cean Stevens: I am running to make things happen.
Christopher Kurka: Regretted not being in D.C. on January 6, 2021.
Christopher Kurka: COVID: Wrong to open liquor stores but not church of God.
Dan Sullivan: Involved in Alaska state politics since 1990.
Dan Sullivan: Website and campaign refuse to spell out issue positions.
Dan Sullivan: AdWatch: I love my state; I hate politicians.
Dan Sullivan: Personal wealth between $1.6M and $3.8M, in family business.
Dan Sullivan: Met Native Alaskan wife while working for Sen. Ted Stevens.
Joe Miller: I was beyond stupid to rig poll with colleagues' computers.
Joe Miller: Only main contender for AK Senate who isn't a millionaire.
Joe Miller: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework.
Joe Miller: OpEd: Murkowski should be challenged by a real conservative.
Joe Miller: I am a limited government constitutionalist.
Joe Miller: We created greatest Republic by looking to God for wisdom.
Kelly Tshibaka: Trump impeachment: opponent "out of touch" for supporting.
Kelly Tshibaka: Name pronounced like Star Wars character Chewbacca.
Kelly Tshibaka: Constitution provides no religious test for public office.
Kelly Tshibaka: Employees are free to express their religion or nonreligion.
Kelly Tshibaka: I'm for America first, always.
Lisa Murkowski: I will remain a Republican & will keep committee seniority.
Lisa Murkowski: Aligned with Alaskans; not aligned with party positions.
Lisa Murkowski: Not conservative enough for Tea Party, but I am for Alaska.
Lisa Murkowski: Running against Tea Party to give Alaskans a choice.
Mark Begich: Reputation as mayor for getting things done.
Mark Begich: Democrats advertise Stevens' calls secretly recorded by FBI.
Mark Begich: Created Northern Compass Group: consulting on Alaska issues.
Mary Peltola: Adamantly Pro-Jobs, Pro-Fish, Pro-Family and Pro-Choice.
Mead Treadwell: Involved in Alaska state politics since 1978.
Mike Dunleavy: We are Alaska, envy of the world.
Mike Dunleavy: Alaskans are a different breed: we don't run and hide.
Mike Dunleavy: Our purpose is to be servants of the people.
Ray Metcalfe: Don't use religion to justify discrimination.
Ray Metcalfe: 1986: Formed Moderate Party to oppose religious right in GOP.
Sarah Palin: Denies all allegations in Department of Public Safety affair.
Sarah Palin: Top priorities for AK include ethics & balanced budget.
Sarah Palin: Leadership is a responsibility to prepare for tomorrow.
Sarah Palin: Fight for freedom of religion and freedom of expression.
Sarah Palin: Decries "politics as usual" of attacking opponents.
Sarah Palin: Endorsed by Sen. Ted Stevens.
Sarah Palin: Declare a National Day of Prayer in Alaska.
Sarah Palin: Recognize America's historic and founding Christian heritage.
Sarah Palin: The Bible has profoundly influenced America.
Scott McAdams: OpEd: consensus builder who understands needs of Southeast.
Sean Randall Parnell: Americans are moving North to the Future.
Ted Stevens: Uncle Ted voted "Alaskan of the century".
Ted Stevens: Calls secretly recorded by FBI played at corruption trial.
Tony Knowles: Religious political beliefs are part of freedom of speech.
Tony Knowles: Raise the level of conversation in political debates.
Lisa Murkowski: Bipartisanship: a good-faith effort to listen to one another.
Lisa Murkowski: When the party says something wrong, I'll speak the truth.
Mike Dunleavy: Supreme Court should decide 2020 election, but accepts Biden.
Pat Chesbro: Make this world a more inclusive place.
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Social Security
Al Gross: Strengthen security of pension plans.
Dan Sullivan: Against privatization, explore raising age or means testing.
Dan Sullivan: Young people can accept change; don't expect to get benefits.
Joe Miller: Privatize elements of Social Security.
Ray Metcalfe: Eliminate the cap to pay for expanding program.
Sarah Palin: Home-based assistance more cost-effective than institutions.
Sean Randall Parnell: Make Retirement Trust Fund sustainable by adding $3B.
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Tax Reform
Al Gross: Voted for Trump tax cuts.
Bill Walker: Proposes modest increase in income tax.
Bill Walker: Increase on alcohol and tobacco tax.
Cean Stevens: Business taxes and individual property taxes are too high.
Charlie Huggins: Maintain status on taxes, no new surprises.
Christopher Kurka: Lower taxes & fees on small businesses and individuals.
Dan Sullivan: Cutting taxes will start to turn economy around.
Dan Sullivan: Lowering taxes is a major win for country.
Joe Miller: Eliminate income tax; support the FairTax.
Kelly Tshibaka: Make Trump cuts permanent, extend business tax exemptions.
Mary Peltola: Will fight to renew the expanded child tax credit.
Mary Peltola: Taxes on the wealthiest Americans should be raised.
Matthew Corey: Eliminate inheritance taxes; no state income tax.
Mead Treadwell: Signed Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
Mead Treadwell: Invest Permanent Fund to create dividends instead of taxes.
Mike Dunleavy: No change in taxes without a vote of the People.
Mike Dunleavy: Any new broad-base tax must be approved by Alaska people.
Sarah Palin: Repeal "nuisance taxes" including the tire tax.
Sarah Palin: $60M annually for municipal revenue sharing.
Sarah Palin: Eliminate taxes that inhibit business.
Sean Randall Parnell: Suspend the state motor fuel tax since we have enough money.
Sean Randall Parnell: Meaningful tax reform; cut spending by $856M.
Sean Randall Parnell: Eliminate progressivity & create a simpler 25% tax.
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Technology
Cean Stevens: Connect communities with road systems; system is inadequate.
Joe Miller: Not economic to move capital from Juneau, but ok to do so.
Joe Miller: NSA recording digital cell phone calls is turnkey tyranny.
Lisa Murkowski: Alaska is perfect for developing cold weather technology.
Mead Treadwell: Made millions from high-tech camera on Google Street View.
Mike Chenault: Priority in budget for renewable energy infrastructure.
Mike Dunleavy: Put infrastructure funds into maintenance, not just building.
Sarah Palin: Supports $130M in research investment in U. Alaska.
Sarah Palin: Efficient transportation system is vital to our economy.
Sarah Palin: Alaska needs a state funded highway program.
Scott McAdams: Move capital from Juneau? Over my dead body!
Scott McAdams: Transcontinental Railroad was once a "Railroad to Nowhere".
Sean Randall Parnell: $500M capital budget for 5-year infrastructure plan.
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War & Peace
Al Gross: Military is important but need to attract other businesses.
Al Gross: Opposed withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.
Dan Sullivan: At State Department, I pursued global terrorist regimes.
Dan Sullivan: Air strikes against ISIS but means US combat troops.
Dan Sullivan: Supported withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal.
Dan Sullivan: Voted against blocking arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
Joe Miller: Focus on Afghan terrorism, not on nation-building.
Joe Miller: Keep forces in Iraq like we have in South Korea.
Lisa Murkowski: Surge of US troops worked in both Iraq & Afghanistan.
Mark Begich: I was too gung-ho supportive of Afghanistan war.
Mark Begich: Air strikes against ISIS but no US forces on the ground.
Ray Metcalfe: Bush's Iraq invasion was catalyst that made ISIS possible.
Ray Metcalfe: Remove troops from Iraq as rapidly as safe.
Sarah Palin: Wants exit plan; also assurances to keep our troops safe.
Sarah Palin: We have not been attacked since 2001; so support our troops.
Sarah Palin: I support the mission of our troops in Iraq.
Sarah Palin: Our troops in Iraq keep us safe at home.
Tony Knowles: We need a different strategy for this war.
Tony Knowles: Reasons given for going to war were not justified.
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Welfare & Poverty
Bill Walker: Unacceptable that so many Alaskans wake up in a cold house.
Joe Miller: Eliminate federal welfare; implement federal hiring freeze.
Mary Peltola: We need to build a resilient food system.
Mike Dunleavy: Alaska has gone from hand-up to a handout welfare state.
Sarah Palin: EITC moves thousands of welfare recipients into workforce.
Sarah Palin: Recognize Salvation Army and encourage charity to them.
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The above quotations are from State of Alaska Politicians: Archives.
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