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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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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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Columns and news articles distributed by the Associated Press on 2020 races
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Articles from The Associated Press (2020 to date):
- 2024_NC_Gov: Associated Press, "Runner-up in lieutenant governor's primary in 2020 now running for governor in 2024," by Gary D. Robertson, July 20, 2023, (Link)
- Associated Press, "Suarez backs 15-week federal abortion ban, says he has 'credibility' on immigration conversation," by Adriana Gomez Licon, June 15, 2023, (Link)
- NV SB131: Associated Press, "Nevada Republican governor approves abortion protections in cross-party move," by Gabe Stern, 5/31/23, (Link)
- AP News, "Montana to ban foreign adversaries from buying property," May 5, 2023, (Link)
- Associated Press in Seacoast Online, "NH governor's race debate: Sherman, Sununu battle over abortion, energy," by Holly Ramer, 10/26/22, (Link)
- MA H5090: Associated Press, "Massachusetts governor signs bill protecting abortion access," by Steve LeBlanc, July 29, 2022, (Link)
- 2022_WI_Senate,: "Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins US Senate race," by Scott Bauer, July 20, 2021
- On 2022_FL_Gov: "Fla. governor signs bill requiring moment for school prayer," by Bobby Caina Calvan, June 14, 2021
- KAKE-ABC, "Push against trans athletes in girls' sports fails in Kansas," May 3, 2021
- On 2022_IA_Gov: "Iowa governor declines to help house migrant children," by David Pitt, April 8, 2021
- KSHB-41, "Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announces intent to run for governor," by Kari Williams & John Hanna, Mar 09, 2021
- On 2022_IN_Senate: Indiana Sen. Todd Young announces 2022 reelection campaign, March 2, 2021
- "Analysis: Biden retreats from vow to make pariah of Saudis," by Ellen Knickmeyer, March 2, 2021
- On 2022 Kansas Governor race: "Kansas bill to recognize other states' gun permits advances," by Andy Tsubasa Field, February 10, 2021
- On 2021 Virginia Governor race: "Republican Snyder joins crowded Virginia governor contest," by Sarah Rankin, January 26, 2021
- 2022_AR_GovKY3-News (Springfield MO), "Arkansas attorney general sued, allegedly misused taxpayer money," by Associated Press, Jan. 16, 2021
- On January 6th Capitol Riot, "Louisiana congressmen vote to overturn election results after deadly 'insurrection'," by Kevin Dupuy, January 7, 2021
- Biden_Cabinet: Associated Press, "Biden names climate statesman John Kerry as climate envoy," by Ellen Knickmeyer, November 23, 2020
- 2021_VA_Gov: WSLS-10 News, "Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax announces bid for Virginia governor," by Associated Press, September 10, 2020
- IN-6 House race, "Representative Greg Pence criticized for racist items sold at his mall," by Casey Smith, 7/31/2020
- On 2022 Rhode Island Governor race: "Raimondo aims to close Veterans Home deficit and boost funds," January 17, 2020
- 2020-IN-Gov: Associated Press on WGN-TV on 2020 Indiana governor race Dec 14, 2019
- 2020 Presidential: Associated Press AccessWire on 2020 presidential hopefuls Oct 26, 2019
- 2020-NE-Senate: Associated Press on 2020 Nebraska Senate campaign Aug 5, 2019
- 2020-KS-Senate: Associated Press on 2020 Kansas Senate race Jun 27, 2019
- 2020-UT-Gov: Associated Press coverage of 2020 Utah gubernatorial race May 14, 2019
- On 2022_GA_Gov: "Georgia's Republican Gov. Brian Kemp signs early abortion ban," by Associated Press, May 7, 2019
- 2020 Presidential: Associated Press, "Reparations," on 2020 Democratic primary Apr 3, 2019
- 2020-ND-Gov: Associated Press on 2020 North Dakota gubernatorial race Mar 19, 2019
- 2020 Presidential: Associated Press on 2020 Democratic primary Mar 14, 2019
- 2020 Presidential: Associated Press on ABC7NY on 2020 Democratic primary Jan 22, 2019
- AP News, "Horn taps network of women, young people for upset win," by Sean Murphy, November 7, 2018
- WTMJ, "Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in Mexico for trade mission this week," Associated Press, Jun 13, 2017
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Bill de Blasio: Crucial to protect women's right to choose in 2019.
Brian Kemp: Signed fetal heartbeat bill, tax deductions for fetuses.
Clarence Thomas: Nothing in Constitution dictates states must allow abortions.
Derek Schmidt: Limited-government conservative who opposes abortion.
John Cranley: Personally opposes abortion but is pro-choice.
Spencer Cox: Supports law banning most abortions after 18 weeks.
Tony Evers: Challenge 1849 law: overturn state abortion ban.
Scott Parkinson: Pro-life.
Francis Suarez: Supports a 15-week federal abortion ban, not yet for 6-week.
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Civil Rights
Antony Blinken: Human rights are co-equal; there is no hierarchy.
Antony Blinken: Women's rights--including sexual rights--are human rights.
Beto O`Rourke: Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Derek Schmidt: Would have signed vetoed transgender athlete ban.
Doug Burgum: Repeal Sunday morning shopping ban.
Greg Pence: Says he doesn't manage his mall that sells racist objects.
Julian Castro: Supports commission investigating reparations for slavery.
Rocky De La Fuente: Successfully challenged ballot access laws and regulations.
Spencer Cox: Wants "Utah solution" to protecting LGTBQ kids.
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Crime
Eric Adams: I'll have cops' backs, but they'll have backs of the people.
Kamala Harris: Federal and state moratorium on death penalty.
Kamala Harris: 2004: no death penalty for cop killer; 2019: apply to all.
Mandela Barnes: Critical of racial disparities in police actions.
Stacy Lee George: Call in National Guard to get state prisons under control.
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Drugs
Eddie Melton: Allow some level of marijuana use, and recreational sales.
Woody Myers: Allow some level of marijuana use; not recreational sales.
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Education
Ben Sasse: Fought against tougher environmental regulations.
Kendra Horn: 2018 campaign: emphasized her support for public schools.
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Energy & Oil
John Kerry: First on National Security Council to work on climate change.
Chris Sununu: Transition to renewable energy has to be at the right pace.
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Foreign Policy
Joe Biden: No punishment for Saudis killing Jamal Khashoggi.
Tim James: Alabama supported Israel years before 1948 founding.
Greg Gianforte: Signed law banning foreign adversaries from buying property.
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Free Trade
Rebecca Kleefisch: Promoted trade with Mexico as Lt. Governor.
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Government Reform
Jeff Bartos: Election not stolen; Trump not to blame for insurrection.
Jeff Bartos: For voter ID, end "no excuse" absentee ballots.
Jim Lamon: Signed document falsely claiming to be presidential elector.
Leslie Rutledge: OpEd: Lawsuit alleges election challenge was self-serving.
Mandela Barnes: Fighting to protect democracy and right to vote.
Mark Kelly: Declined to take a position on eliminating the filibuster.
Timothy Ramthun: Asked legislature to rescind Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes.
Steve Scalise: States didn't follow Constitutional requirements.
Pete Snyder: Against on-again-off-again regulations on small business.
Scott Parkinson: Roll back government regulations that stifle opportunity.
Perry Johnson: Voter ID will be mandatory; won't suppress votes.
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Gun Control
Derek Schmidt: Recognize out of state concealed carry permits.
Mandela Barnes: Has advocated for tighter gun control laws.
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Health Care
Dave Schatz: Not in favor of funding Medicaid expansion.
Derek Schmidt: COVID: Opposed prisoner vaccines; closing churches, schools.
Derek Schmidt: Elected Attorney-General opposing Affordable Care Act.
Donald Trump: FactCheck: No massive prices cuts for prescription drugs.
Jon Ossoff: COVID: out of control because government ignored science.
Spencer Cox: Supports move to scale back Medicaid expansion.
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Homeland Security
Gina Raimondo: Close deficit, boost budget of RI Veterans Home.
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Immigration
Jim Lamon: United States should not accept Afghan refugees.
Kim Reynolds: Migrant children not our problem, different under Trump.
Todd Young: Cites support for border wall in re-election announcement.
Francis Suarez: Connect immigration to employment, declining birth rate.
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Jobs
John Cox: The real, true minimum wage should be zero.
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Principles & Values
Amy Coney Barrett: Member of the conservative People of Praise faith community.
Dave Lindstrom: Concerned about growing embrace of socialism.
Kevin Paffrath: Recall part of a national referendum on Trumpism.
Martha McSally: It "pisses me off" when Trump attacks John McCain.
Ron DeSantis: Compels schools to have moment of silence for prayer.
Tim James: God granted America authority amongst nations.
Justin Fairfax: Denies two allegations of sexual assault.
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Tax Reform
Jerry Moran: Inflation Reduction Act will raise taxes on working families.
Tate Reeves: Wants to push for a full elimination of state's income tax.
Andy Wells: Don't derail cuts to corporate and individual income tax.
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The above quotations are from Columns and news articles distributed by the Associated Press on 2020 races.
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