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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) |
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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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Pete Buttigieg: Abortion is a woman's choice, not a political statement.
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Budget & Economy
Donald Trump: 1999: one-time wealth tax on top 1% to reduce national debt.
Charles Schumer: Measure distribution of growth, not just overall GDP growth.
Martin Heinrich: Measure distribution of growth, not just overall GDP growth.
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Civil Rights
Jay Inslee: Statehood for DC & Puerto Rico; they deserve representation.
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Corporations
Brett Kavanaugh: Federal regulatory agencies are threat to individual liberty.
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Crime
Kamala Harris: I chose the unpopular thing to NOT seek the death penalty.
Tom Wolf: Moratorium on death penalty; reprieves to death-row inmates.
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Education
Joe Biden: 2005: no bankruptcy for student loans; 2015: student relief.
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Energy & Oil
Jay Inslee: Fighting climate change must be top goal of next president.
Jay Inslee: Supported renewable portfolio; supports Green New Deal.
John Fetterman: Fracking acceptable if it brings thousands of jobs.
Donald Trump: End war on coal: it's important for our defense.
Pope Francis: Climate change is a critical problem that must be addressed.
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Foreign Policy
Donald Trump: Treat foes of US worse than they could ever imagine.
Carly Fiorina: I know the leaders of the Mideast; Obama & Hillary do not.
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Government Reform
Cynthia Nixon: Main focus of campaign is exposing ongoing corruption.
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Gun Control
Brett Kavanaugh: Banning semiautomatic rifles & handgun registration unlawful.
Donald Trump: Teachers with gun training should be allowed to carry.
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Health Care
Jay Inslee: Implemented statewide public option within ObamaCare.
Jay Inslee: Medicare for all who want it: opt-in, not mandate.
Bob Casey: Defend ObamaCare instead of single-payer.
Claire McCaskill: Keep options open, instead of single-payer.
Cory Booker: Ok to consider single-payer, but I'm not behind it.
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Homeland Security
Pete Buttigieg: Be serious about security like Israel, but live freely.
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Immigration
Donald Trump: Cut off aid $700M to Central American Northern Triangle.
Pope Francis: Opposes border wall between US and Mexico.
Pope Francis: Vocal advocate for the plight of refugees.
Bernie Sanders: Open borders for guest workers pushes down U.S. worker wages.
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Jobs
John Fetterman: Raise minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Tom Wolf: Raised minimum wage from $7 to $10 per hour.
Scott Walker: Right-to-work rules stand up for the hardworking taxpayers.
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Principles & Values
Adam Schiff: Trump accepting assistance from Russians is criminal.
John Fetterman: Beat establishment incumbent as Bernie Sanders progressive.
Chris Christie: Sometimes must tell constituents to sit down & shut up.
Ted Cruz: I'm despised by GOP establishment, but so was Reagan.
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Tax Reform
Donald Trump: Comparison of Warren wealth tax to Trump wealth tax.
Elizabeth Warren: Comparison of Trump wealth tax to Warren wealth tax.
Elizabeth Warren: Curb inequality: 2% tax on assets over $50M; 3% over $1B.
Donald Trump: People want tax cuts; don't understand tax reform.
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Technology
Jay Inslee: Requires major rebuilding of America, means new jobs.
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War & Peace
Donald Trump: To eradicate ISIS, we need action, not talk.
Barack Obama: ISIS, like the Crusades, doesn't mean religion is violent.
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Welfare & Poverty
Elizabeth Warren: Bankruptcy filers are squeezed by economy, not irresponsible.
Joe Biden: 2005 Bankruptcy bill was flawed, but my input made it better.
Cory Booker: HOME Act: $134 billion a year via EITC for people in poverty.
Kamala Harris: LIFT Act and Rent Relief: $42 billion to people in poverty.
Ro Khanna: GAIN Act: $111 billion a year for people in poverty.
Sherrod Brown: GAIN Act: $111 billion a year for people in poverty.
Donald Trump: Rebuild our black inner cities, which are so sad.
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