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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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The American Prospect, columns by Robert Reich and others
(Click for external website)
| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Budget & Economy
Robert Reich: Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession.
Robert Reich: Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax.
Robert Reich: New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions.
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Civil Rights
Wesley Clark: Supports affirmative action, including in college admissions.
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Education
Robert Reich: Poorest children should get largest vouchers.
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Environment
Robert Reich: World environmental agency should impose emissions rules.
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Foreign Policy
Robert Reich: It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state.
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Free Trade
Robert Reich: Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers.
Ralph Nader: Subordinate the commercial to human rights, enviro, & labor.
Ralph Nader: China & other dictatorships have no real free trade.
Robert Reich: Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases.
Robert Reich: Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected.
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Government Reform
Ralph Northam: Nonpartisan redistricting so voters, not pols, pick reps.
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Gun Control
Robert Reich: If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns.
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Health Care
Ralph Northam: No family should be one illness away from financial demise.
Robert Reich: Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care.
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Homeland Security
Robert Reich: Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War.
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Immigration
Ralph Northam: Stand up against ICE; our doors are open.
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Principles & Values
Wesley Clark: Considered 2002 AR gubernatorial run against GOP incumbent.
Robert Reich: Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention.
Walter Mondale: Presidency needs goals, and needs to address the nation.
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Social Security
Robert Reich: Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism.
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Tax Reform
Robert Reich: No tax cut. Period.
Robert Reich: Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor.
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War & Peace
Robert Reich: War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering.
Robert Reich: Must examine terrorism’s context and US role.
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Welfare & Poverty
Robert Reich: Give housing vouchers to poor families.
Robert Reich: Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs.
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The above quotations are from The American Prospect, columns by Robert Reich and others.
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