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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
Kevin Stine: Government should not interfere with woman's right to choose.
James Inhofe: Human life begins at conception.
T.W. Shannon: Protect human life from the moment of conception.
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Budget & Economy
James Inhofe: Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity.
T.W. Shannon: Debt is a form of slavery.
Rick Weiland: Federal shutdown is more than wrong; it is shameful.
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Civil Rights
Kevin Stine: Government should not interfere in marriage.
James Inhofe: Government shouldn't redefine marriage.
Matt Silverstein: Firm support of marriage equality for gays and lesbians.
Matt Silverstein: Grandmother beaten for speaking her native Choctaw language.
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Corporations
Mike Workman: Don't reduce corporate tax; do prosecute Wall Street crimes.
Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company.
Brad Henry: Elected director of a consumer financial recovery company.
T.W. Shannon: Worker's compensation reform saved businesses $100M/year.
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Crime
Mike Workman: Supports the death penalty, but only for horrific crimes.
Connie Johnson: Aggressive sentencing reform, and abolish death penalty.
Matt Silverstein: Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
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Drugs
Kevin Stine: Find regulations for marijuana, not just bans.
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Education
James Inhofe: Oppose nationwide Common Core standards.
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Energy & Oil
James Inhofe: No subsidies for wind and solar.
Andrew Rice: Opposes a windfall-profits tax.
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Environment
Mike Workman: Preserve and protect national parks.
Kevin Stine: Eminent domain abused when it benefits private company.
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Families & Children
T.W. Shannon: Use TANF funds to publicize benefits of marriage.
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Foreign Policy
Mike Workman: Use U.N. peacekeeping forces; don't spy on our allies.
James Inhofe: $187K Congress-paid travel to Africa for "a Jesus thing".
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Free Trade
Kevin Stine: International trade deals have cost U.S. jobs.
James Lankford: Yes to trade adjustment; Yes to fast-track.
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Government Reform
Mike Workman: Supports automatic voter registration.
James Inhofe: Photo ID for voting.
Matt Silverstein: Not a dime from any lobbyists in campaign donations.
Rick Weiland: Voluntarily limit campaign contributions to maximum of $100.
Matt Silverstein: Inhofe says he's for term limits, but was in for 26 years.
James Lankford: Extend indefinitely pledge against earmarks.
Andrew Rice: Most donations from individuals; most of Inhofe’s from PACs.
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Gun Control
Mike Workman: Favors common sense gun laws.
James Inhofe: Opposes more gun restrictions.
T.W. Shannon: Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions.
Matt Silverstein: Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms.
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Health Care
Kevin Stine: Oppose semi-privatization of Medicare.
James Inhofe: Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility.
James Lankford: Predicts that ObamaCare will destroy the health-care system.
T.W. Shannon: ObamaCare puts our freedom at risk.
Andrew Rice: Pay doctors to proactively treat patients; end pay-per-test.
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Homeland Security
Kevin Stine: Tighten up defense spending; end use-it-or-lose-it mentality.
James Inhofe: Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal.
Andrew Rice: Divest from terrorist states like we divested for apartheid.
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Immigration
Mike Workman: Comprehensive immigration reform plus path to citizenship.
James Inhofe: Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry.
Matt Silverstein: Opposes housing refugee immigrants in military facilities.
Joe Carr: Refugees cost millions in school & medical costs.
Andrew Rice: Opposes Mexico Totalization Agreement & benefits to illegals.
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Jobs
Tom Coburn: Reduce barriers on occupations; increase worker freedom.
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Principles & Values
Tom Coburn: Authored Oklahoma Taxpayer Platform.
James Inhofe: Judeo-Christian values established our government framework.
T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: I'm guided by my faith; let's renew our values.
T.W. Shannon: Will remain as Speaker during Senate primary.
T.W. Shannon: "Recovering attorney" with JD from Oklahoma City University.
T.W. Shannon: Rights are endowed by God, not by politicians.
James Inhofe: Flying is his passion, but lost his son in plane accident.
Andrew Rice: I pride myself on doing right, even if politically unpopular.
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Social Security
Mike Workman: Don't transition pensions into privately managed accounts.
Andrew Rice: I support Social Security Notch reform.
Andrew Rice: I support CPI-E for COLA Fairness.
Andrew Rice: I do not support privatization in any form.
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Tax Reform
James Inhofe: Make the 2001 and 2003 tax cuts permanent.
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Technology
T.W. Shannon: Consistently opposes bond issues to pay for infrastructure.
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Welfare & Poverty
Mike Workman: Create more affirmative action programs to address poverty.
Kevin Stine: Give safe shelter & basic sanitary needs to the homeless.
T.W. Shannon: AdWatch: Success comes from hard work, not handouts.
T.W. Shannon: Require 20 hours of work activity for food stamp recipients.
Andrew Rice: Our churches have engaged society to try to improve society.
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