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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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2017 Virginia Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage

Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations from 2017 VA Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
- Ed Gillespie (1) Virginia Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate
- Frank Wagner (1) Virginia Republican
- Ralph Northam (15) Virginia Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate
- Rob Wittman (2) Virginia Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate
- Terry McAuliffe (2) Virginia Democratic Challenger
- Tim Kaine (1) Virginia Democratic Nominee for Vice President
- Tom Perriello (3) Virginia Democratic candidate for Governor
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Virginia 2017 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
- Fauquier Times, "McAuliffe signs 11 solar, other renewable energy bills," May 8, 2017
- The American Prospect, "Northam Aims For the Governor's Mansion," by Manuel Madrid, May 3, 2017
- Washington Times, "Northam prepares to face Perriello," by Seth McLaughlin, May 2, 2017
- Roanoke Times, "Perriello proposes higher taxes on wealthy," by Graham Moomaw, Apr 28, 2017
- Washington Post, "Frank Wagner gets his moment," by Norman Leahy, April 14, 2017
- Mecklenburg Sun, "Pot decriminalization draws mixed reviews from police," March 8, 2017
- Virginian-Pilot, "Marijuana decriminalization hangs over governor's race," by Brock Vergakis, Feb 18, 2017
- Washington Times, "Immigration roils Virginia governor's race," by Seth McLaughlin, Jan. 13, 2017
- Daily Press, "Wittman preparing to run for governor", by Travis Fain, 12/13/2015
- Washington Blade, "Ralph Northam to run for VA Governor", 11/17/2015
- AMI Newswire, "Northam will run for Virginia governor", by Norman Leahy, 10/20/2015
- Washington Jewish Week, "Anti-semitism in Virginia politics?," by Suzanne Pollak, September 25, 2013
- The Virginian-Pilot, "Decision on Medicaid looms," by Julian Walker, Jan 31, 2013
- Augusta Free Press, "Social Security is a promise," Op-Ed by Tom Perriello, Aug. 16, 2010
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OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Tom Perriello: Backs pro-choice groups.
Ralph Northam: Protect women's reproductive rights.
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Budget & Economy
Ralph Northam: Cut spending by $4.6 billion to keep our budget balanced.
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Civil Rights
Tom Perriello: Embraces same-sex marriage.
Ralph Northam: Backs marriage rights for same-sex couples.
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Crime
Terry McAuliffe: Grant 200,000 convicted felons the right to vote.
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Drugs
Ralph Northam: We spend $67 million a year enforcing our marijuana laws.
Ralph Northam: Drug problems are not confined to youth and minorities.
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Education
Rob Wittman: My wife teaches; so I know what's working.
Ralph Northam: Invest in early childhood education.
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Energy & Oil
Ralph Northam: Restrict offshore oil and gas drilling off Virginia coast.
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Families & Children
Tim Kaine: 2005: "conservative on family;" oppose same-sex marriage.
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Government Reform
Ralph Northam: Nonpartisan redistricting so voters, not pols, pick reps.
Terry McAuliffe: Grant voting rights to 200,000 released convicted felons.
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Health Care
Ralph Northam: No family should be one illness away from financial demise.
Ralph Northam: Expand access to Medicaid for 400,000 of our citizens.
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Immigration
Ralph Northam: Stand up against ICE; our doors are open.
Ralph Northam: Support driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
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Jobs
Ralph Northam: Tiebreaker in favor of increasing the minimum wage.
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Principles & Values
Rob Wittman: Served as mayor, town councilor, and in House of Delegates.
Ralph Northam: Religious sectarianism has no place in politics.
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Tax Reform
Ed Gillespie: Decrease state's personal income tax rate to spur growth.
Ralph Northam: Raise income tax rate by 1% for income over $500,000.
Tom Perriello: Raise income tax rate by 1% for income over $500,000.
Frank Wagner: We need income tax for programs and AAA bond rating.
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The above quotations are from 2017 Virginia Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage.
2014-15 Governors' book excerpts:
- Power Lines, by Gubernatorial candidate Jason Carter (D,GA)
- Dialogues, by Governor Jerry Brown (D,CA)
- A Return to Values:, by Gubernatorial candidate Bob Beauprez (R,CO)
- The Party's Over, by Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist (D,FL)
- A State of Opportunity, by Gubernatorial candidate Eliot Cutler (I,ME)
- Scorpions for Breakfast, by Gov. Jan Brewer (R,AZ)
- In Mortal Danger, by 2014 gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo (R,CO)
- From Power to Purpose, by Gov. Sam Brownback (R,KS)
- Leadership and Crisis, by Gov. Bobby Jindal (R,LA)
- A Reason to Believe, by Gov. Deval Patrick (D,MA)
- Governor`s Travels, by Gov. Angus King (I,ME)
- Crossroads, by Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D,NY)
- Stand For Something, by Gov. John Kasich (R,OH)
- Against the Tide, by Gov. Linc Chafee (I,RI)
- Fed Up!, by Gov. Rick Perry (R,TX)
- What A Party!, by 2013 gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe (D,VA)
- Last Line of Defense, by 2013 gubernatorial candidate Ken Cuccinelli (R,VA)
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