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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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Media coverage of New Jersey political races in The Bergen Record
(Click for external website)
Articles in The Bergen Record:
- (On 2024 N.J. Senate race): "What drives Curtis Bashaw's campaign for New Jersey Senate seat?", Katie Sobko, 9/12/24, (Link)
- Bergen Record (NorthJersey.com), "Undocumented immigrants get cash assistance from New Jersey pandemic charity," by Monsy Alvarado, March 7, 2021, (Link)
- (On Kim Guadagno): Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey governor race, 8/26/2017 & 8/30/2017
- (On Ray Lesniak): Bergen Record on New Jersey Senate voting records, 3/11/2016
- (On Steve Fulop, Chris Christie & Stephen Sweeney): Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey gubernatorial race, 1/21/2016
- (On Ray Lesniak): Bergen Record on 2017 New Jersey governor's race, 12/13/2015
- (On Jeff Bell): The Bergen Record on 2014 New Jersey Senate race, 6/3/2014
- (On Joe Kyrillos & Robert Menendez): The Bergen Record on 2012 N.J. Senate debate, 10/14/2012
- (On Chris Christie): The Bergen Record, "Needed authority", 4/1/2011
- (On Murray Sabrin): 2008 Bergen Record re: 2014 N.J. Senate race, 5/11/2008
- (On Thomas Kean Jr.): Herb Jackson, Bergen Record, 5/1/2006
- (On Robert Menendez & Thomas Kean Jr.): Josh Gohlke in the Bergen Record and Herald News, 12/19/2005
- (On Bret Schundler): Herb Jackson, Bergen Record, 6/27/2001
- (On Bill Bradley): Bergen Record, p. A3, 12/31/1999
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Joe Kyrillos: Pro-life in my affairs; pro-choice for society.
Robert Menendez: I'm pro-choice, not multiple-choice.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Supports embryonic stem cell research.
Ras Baraka: Anti-Roe Court would rather control women's bodies.
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Budget & Economy
Joe Kyrillos: Opposes Jon Corzine economic strategy.
Robert Menendez: Opposes Romney-Ryan budget plan.
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Civil Rights
Kim Guadagno: Won't criticize Republican with Confederate flag.
Kim Guadagno: Comfortable with LGBT but won't criticize ban.
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Crime
Ray Lesniak: Change culture of corrections: limit solitary confinement.
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Drugs
Jack Ciattarelli: Drug epidemic should remain a priority.
Mikie Sherrill: Move carefully on legalization of marijuana.
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Education
Jack Ciattarelli: Re-balance over-funded vs/ under-funded school districts.
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Environment
Chris Christie: Develop Liberty State Park to generate more revenue.
Ray Lesniak: Ban baiting of deer and bear during hunting.
Stephen Sweeney: Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone.
Steve Fulop: Stall development of Liberty State Park until Christie gone.
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Government Reform
Chris Christie: More control over state commissions.
Joe Kyrillos: Cut spending, taxes and job-killing regulations.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Campaign-finance reform is signature issue in legislature.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Menendez should give back dirty money.
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Gun Control
Bret Schundler: Opposes gun control.
Jeff Bell: Debated who's most supportive of gun rights.
Phil Murphy: Reduce maximum magazine size from 15 rounds to 10.
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Immigration
Tammy Murphy: Supported pandemic relief for undocumented immigrants.
Jon Bramnick: I would end sanctuary states, we have to follow the law.
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Jobs
Bill Bradley: Strengthen unionization laws & defend right-to-organize.
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Principles & Values
Thomas Kean Jr.: Family history for centuries as politicians.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Ran for US Congress in 2000 and lost in primary.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Appointed to both the state legislature and the state Senate.
Doug Steinhardt: Citing personal obligations, quits race after insurrection.
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Tax Reform
Bret Schundler: Lower tolls and taxes.
Jack Ciattarelli: Top priorities: lower property tax, reform state tax code.
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Technology
Robert Menendez: Helped promote NJ biotechnology and solar industries.
Rob Menendez: Dedicated bus lanes in instances of highway widening.
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War & Peace
Murray Sabrin: No involvement in Iraq's civil war.
Robert Menendez: Opposes the war in Iraq.
Thomas Kean Jr.: Supports war in Iraq but distances himself from Bush.
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The above quotations are from Media coverage of New Jersey political races in The Bergen Record.
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