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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates |
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Crippled America,
by Donald J. Trump (2015) |
United,
by Cory Booker (2016) |
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) |
Promise Me, Dad ,
by Joe Biden (2017) |
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) |
The Book of Joe ,
by Jeff Wilser (2019; biography of Joe Biden) |
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Our Revolution,
by Bernie Sanders (2016) |
This Fight Is Our Fight,
by Elizabeth Warren (2017) |
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018) |
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017) |
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Books by and about the 2016 presidential election |
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What Happened ,
by Hillary Clinton (2017) |
Higher Loyalty ,
by James Comey (2018) |
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016) |
Hard Choices,
by Hillary Clinton (2014) |
Becoming ,
by Michelle Obama (2018) |
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015) |
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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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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Keith Stern: Pro-life advocate but will not interfere with settled law.
Bruce Lisman: Supports abortion rights and funding for Planned Parenthood.
Phil Scott: Abortion isn't a black-and-white issue, but I'm pro-choice.
Phil Scott: No taxpayer funding for abortion; but ok for family planning.
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Budget & Economy
Phil Scott: I won't sign a budget that exceeds reasonable limits.
Sue Minter: Government can partner with workforce to grow economy.
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Civil Rights
Phil Scott: Supports gay marriage and transgender bathroom rights.
Sue Minter: Economic security for women via livable wages and equal pay.
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Corporations
Matt Dunne: State manager to help each manufacturer navigate rules.
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Crime
Keith Stern: Convicts should serve in same state where sentenced.
Christine Hallquist: Address racial bias in criminal justice system.
Phil Scott: Private prisons needed because full cost borne by state.
Sue Minter: Phase out the use of private prisons altogether.
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Drugs
Christine Hallquist: Tax retail marijuana for clean water and public education.
Keith Stern: Send drug addicts to treatment & dealers to boot camp.
Phil Scott: Address opiate addiction via prevention & enforcement.
Bruce Lisman: No legalization now; let's see what happens in other states.
Matt Dunne: Legalize marijuana quickly; prohibition hasn't worked.
Phil Scott: No legalization at this time; but I'm not saying never.
Sue Minter: Supports legalizing marijuana.
Sue Minter: Addicts need treatment, not jail time.
Matt Dunne: Create a trusted Vermont brand of legalized marijuana.
Phil Scott: Supports growing industrial hemp in Vermont.
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Education
Keith Stern: Give education control back to the local districts.
Keith Stern: Technical schools train for well-paying, in-demand jobs.
Phil Scott: Statewide funding inserts Montpelier into school decisions.
Phil Scott: Preserve school choice; improve Act 46 school consolidation.
Sue Minter: Universal pre-K via public-private partnerships.
Phil Scott: Age-appropriate sex education in schools.
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Energy & Oil
Keith Stern: Goal to convert to 75% renewable energy will hurt Vermont.
Sue Minter: Keep electric rates low to compete in New England.
Phil Scott: Combat climate change & reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Phil Scott: Supports renewable energy investment.
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Environment
Sue Minter: Protect our state's waters, farmland, and forests.
Sue Minter: Led efforts in Climate Preparedness & catastrophic flooding.
Phil Scott: Support local agriculture; they're stewards of our land.
Phil Scott: Reduce chemicals in consumer goods, when evidence warrants.
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Families & Children
Keith Stern: Paid family leave and $15 hour wage would hurt his business.
Matt Dunne: Paid leave insurance policy to fund FMLA maternity leave.
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Free Trade
Phil Scott: Buying local isn't just for hippies anymore.
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Government Reform
Keith Stern: Term limits will slow down path to lobbying.
Sue Minter: Call for transparency and accountability in state agencies.
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Gun Control
Keith Stern: Supports 2nd Amendment; but some people will commit crimes.
Christine Hallquist: Ban assault weapons; regulate guns like cars.
Keith Stern: Vermont won't be Vermont with all this gun legislation.
Christine Hallquist: Regulate guns like we regulate automobiles.
Phil Scott: Enforce existing gun laws; Vermont is no gun trafficker.
Sue Minter: Universal background checks; ban assault weapons.
Sue Minter: Gun violence has reached a crisis point; more gun safety.
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Health Care
Keith Stern: Healthcare the community way through medical cost sharing.
Phil Scott: Replace dysfunctional Vermont Health Connect with subsidies.
Sue Minter: Focus on containing costs in Vermont Health Connect.
Phil Scott: Affordable health care? Yes; single-payer? No.
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Immigration
Keith Stern: Supports Trump's crack down on undocumented immigrants.
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Local Issues
Phil Scott: Protect Northeast Kingdom economy from EB-5 fallout.
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Principles & Values
Phil Scott: The right leader at the right time.
Peter Shumlin: Retiring after three terms to return to the business world.
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Tax Reform
Christine Hallquist: Revamp tax structure and increase taxes on the wealthy.
Keith Stern: Holding the line won't work; cut taxes and fees.
Keith Stern: Supports new tax reform and wants Vermont to cut taxes also.
Bruce Lisman: Reset our finances and no new taxes.
Phil Scott: Property taxes shouldn't grow faster than property values.
Peter Shumlin: Avoid raising taxes; balance budget by cuts & efficiencies.
Shap Smith: Avoid raising taxes; balance budget by cuts & efficiencies.
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Technology
Keith Stern: Cut spending by $100M and put half into infrastructure.
Phil Scott: Reform alternative utility regulation; no executive bonuses.
Sue Minter: Utility rate goal: transparent process & affordable rates.
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Welfare & Poverty
Matt Dunne: Guide corporate partnerships with nonprofit & public sectors.
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