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Books by and about 2020 presidential candidates
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)
Trump vs. Hillary On The Issues ,
by Jesse Gordon (2016)
Outsider in the White House,
by Bernie Sanders (2015)
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2018 California Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage


    Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
    from 2018 CA Governor's race (number of quotes indicated):
  • Antonio Villaraigosa (8) California Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • David Hadley (1) California Republican candidate for Governor
  • Delaine Eastin (12) California Democratic candidate for Governor
  • Doug Ose (2) California Republican recall candidate for Governor
  • Gavin Newsom (24) California Democratic Challenger
  • Gloria La Riva (1) Party for Socialism and Liberation
  • Jerry Brown (1) California Democratic Governor
  • John Chiang (8) California Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • John Cox (6) California Republican candidate for California Governor
  • Kevin de Leon (1) Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator California
  • Steve Farley (4) Arizona Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor
  • Travis Allen (11) California Republican candidate for California Governor
  • Zoltan Istvan (1) Libertarian Party candidate for Presidnt, 2019
    OR click on an issue category below for a subset.

    California 2018 Gubernatorial debates and race coverage:
  • Bay Area Reporter, "LGBTQ stances trail Faulconer's GOP CA gubernatorial bid," by Matthew S. Bajko, Feb 17, 2021
  • San Diego Union Tribune, "Faulconer meets with Trump in Oval Office to discuss trade, border issues," by Jeff McDonald, June 18, 2019
  • Politico.com, "Newsom takes aim: GOP destined for 'waste bin of history'," by J.Schatz & C.Marinucci, 6/17/2019
  • Fox News, "California Gov. Newsom offers rare praise for Trump," by Andrew O'Reilly, 3/20/2019
  • CBS News, "Newsom to pull back National Guard from border," February 11, 2019
  • San Francisco Chronicle, �Newsom catches it from all sides in debate,� by Joe Garofoli and John Wildermuth, 5/8/18
  • The Independent Voter Project (IVP), "Voter Guide governor candidate statements," 3/20/18
  • Sacramento Bee, �Former Republican congressman--and big Trump backer--moves to replace Jerry Brown,�, by Christopher Cadelago, Jan.5, 2018
  • Turlock Journal, "Gubernatorial candidate touts education platform at Stan State," by Eric Escalante, Nov. 17, 2017
  • L.A. Times, "Villaraigosa hopes to increase voter turnout in Latino community," by Michael Livingston, Nov. 16, 2017
  • The Press Democrat, "Treasurer proposes banking strategies for cannabis industry," by Julie Johnson, Nov. 7, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, "Cox calls for repeal of California's Environmental Quality Act," by Seema Mehta, Nov. 2, 2017
  • Marketplace (American Public Media), "San Diego Mayor on the impact of NAFTA and Congressional action on DACA," by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova, Sep 11, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, "Eastin says Dreamers trusted us with their lives," by Phil Willon, Sept. 5, 2017
  • NBC News, "Could John Chiang Be California's First Asian-American Governor?," by Traci G. Lee, Aug 23 2017
  • The Ceres Courier, "Newsom brings gubernatorial campaign to area," by Jeff Benziger, August 2, 2017
  • The Union, "Newsom feels spreading the wealth is a basic belief," by Thomas D. Elias, July 31, 2017
  • The Sacramento Bee, "Affirmative action divided California Democrats," by Christopher Cadelago, July 27, 2017
  • Modesto Bee, "Newsom talks health care & taxes in Salida," by John Holland, July 26, 2017
  • Voice of San Diego, "Stops and Starts for Police Accountability Measures," by Sara Libby, July 14, 2017
  • Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, "Chiang promises frugality," by Beau Yarbrough, July 13, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, �Former Republican assemblyman joins race to be California's next governor,� by Seema Mehta, Jul 05, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, "Newsom blasts NRA recruitment video," by Seema Mehta, June 30, 2017
  • Orange County Register, "Chiang talks Senate health care bill, education," by Brian Whitehead, June 23, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, "Travis Allen, conservative and controversial Orange County lawmaker," by Phil Willon, June 22, 2017
  • The Press Democrat, "Newsom touts California's green economy," by Martin Espinoza, June 10, 2017
  • GlobalNewsWride.com, "CalSTRS Takes Action to Divest of All Non-U.S. Thermal Coal Holdings," June 8, 2017
  • Los Angeles Times, "California could be a 'sanctuary state' from federal pot laws," by Patrick McGreevy, June 1, 2017
  • U.S. News & World Report, "Candidates Back Criminal Justice Reforms," by Jonathan J. Cooper, April 4, 2017
  • The Sacramento Bee, "Candidates share views on criminal justice changes," by Christopher Cadelago, April 04, 2017
  • San Francisco Chronicle (SFgate.com), "Vote to block Planned Parenthood money", March 30, 2017
  • Ukiah Daily Journal, "Eastin talks issues in Ukiah," by John Winters, 3/7/17
  • Los Angeles Times, "Newsom asks for cooperation on marijuana regulation," by Patrick McGreevy, Feb. 24, 2017
  • Sacramento Bee, "Capitol Alert," by Christopher Cadelago, Feb. 1, 2017
  • Sacramento Bee, "Antonio Villaraigosa talks about inequality and Mexican heritage," by Christopher Cadelago, Feb. 1, 2017
  • Billboard magazine, "The Reefer Revolution: Gavin Newsom Explains Passing Prop 64," by K.M. McFarland, Jan. 19, 2017
  • Sacramento Bee, "California should not be a Scrooge when it comes to educating", by Delaine Eastin, December 22, 2016
  • L.A. Times, "Villaraigosa endorses marijuana legalization initiative," by Patrick McGreevy, Oct. 31, 2016
  • California Family Council, "Assembly Passes Resolution Honoring Abortion," January 20, 2016

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
Abortion
    Gavin Newsom: Welcome women to CA from states without abortion.
    Gavin Newsom: Opposes defunding Planned Parenthood.
    Travis Allen: Skipped vote on resolution for abortion rights.
Budget & Economy
    Gavin Newsom: Opportunity zones worthy of bipartisan support.
    Delaine Eastin: Build an economy that works for everyone.
    Gavin Newsom: Government has role in economic growth.
Civil Rights
    Gavin Newsom: Supports affirmative action.
    John Chiang: Outspoken in support of gay rights.
    Delaine Eastin: Protect equal rights for all.
    Steve Farley: Race should be a consideration, not only one.
    Gavin Newsom: Early supporter for gay marriage.
    John Chiang: Supports affirmative action.
Corporations
    Delaine Eastin: Change corporate tax structure to fund education.
    Gloria La Riva: Corporations, banks and the Pentagon dominate society.
    Travis Allen: Private business should take over public rest stops.
Crime
    Gavin Newsom: Spared 737 people on California's death row.
    Gavin Newsom: Death penalty is ineffective, irreversible and immoral.
    Gavin Newsom: 2016: Respect state referendum on death penalty; 2019: Don't.
    Doug Ose: Everywhere I see uncontrolled homelessness & nagging crime.
    Delaine Eastin: Manage crime with improved education.
    Travis Allen: Protect victims, not criminals.
    Gavin Newsom: Criminal justice reform is crucial; repeal death penalty.
    John Chiang: Education & anti-poverty to fight crime.
Drugs
    John Cox: Denied wanting to hospitalize marijuana addicts.
    John Chiang: Set up state bank for pot industry.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Supports marijuana legalization.
    Delaine Eastin: Supports legalization, but would tax more.
    Gavin Newsom: Let California legalization continue.
    Steve Farley: Making marijuana business legitimate.
    Travis Allen: Opposed pot law barring state cooperation with Feds.
    Gavin Newsom: Pushed Proposition 64, legalizing adult use of marijuana.
    Gavin Newsom: I'm not pro-pot, but anti-prohibition; opposed 2010 Prop 19.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Pro-legalization with safeguards.
Education
    Travis Allen: Parental control, not bureaucrats.
    Steve Farley: Need to rebuild educational system.
    Delaine Eastin: Parental choice but no vouchers.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Stop making excuses for lack of success in schools.
    Delaine Eastin: In 1960s we invested in community colleges.
    Delaine Eastin: Expand "First 5" to include mandatory kindergarten.
Energy & Oil
    Delaine Eastin: Fight climate change, protect natural resources.
    Gavin Newsom: California leads the way on green energy.
    Steve Farley: Coal is the fuel of the past.
Environment
    Delaine Eastin: Don't give up on a clean environment; not on my watch.
    John Cox: Environmental regs crush business.
    Gavin Newsom: Pro-active on energy and resource management.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Modernize CEQA to allow new construction projects.
Government Reform
    Doug Ose: Amend California environmental law, don't tear it up.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Increase voter turnout among Latinos & all demographics.
    Travis Allen: Sponsored voter ID law.
Gun Control
    Gavin Newsom: Supports background checks.
    Travis Allen: Gun laws hurt the innocent.
Health Care
    Gavin Newsom: We will lead a massive expansion of health care.
    Delaine Eastin: Provide universal healthcare for all.
    Gavin Newsom: Supports HealthySF: available to all uninsured residents.
    John Chiang: Fix Obamacare instead of repeal.
Homeland Security
    Gavin Newsom: Don't gut programs to pay for military buildup.
Immigration
    Gavin Newsom: National Guard for crime on border, not immigration.
    Jerry Brown: National Guard for crime on border, not immigration.
    Gavin Newsom: Border wall is just rhetoric; celebrate diversity.
    John Cox: Border wall needs to be built, to keep out MS-13.
    John Cox: Sanctuary State law puts our families at risk.
    Delaine Eastin: Supports Dreamers against deportation.
    Travis Allen: Sanctuary cities protect criminals.
    Gavin Newsom: Sanctuary cities build trust.
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Latino heritage is part of our American heritage.
    John Chiang: Muslim immigration ban forsakes American values.
    John Chiang: Chinese Exclusion Act wrong then; Muslim exclusion wrong now.
Jobs
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Union organizer but disagrees with teachers unions.
Principles & Values
    David Hadley: Social moderate and fiscal conservative.
    Zoltan Istvan: I'm pro-choice, pro-small business, and secular.
    Gavin Newsom: Strict separation of church and state.
Social Security
    Antonio Villaraigosa: Safeguard the hard-earned pensions of employees.
Tax Reform
    John Cox: Roll back tide of tax increases & job killing regulations.
    Travis Allen: California must cut taxes.
    Gavin Newsom: Supports tax hikes for public good.
Technology
    John Chiang: More private money for high-speed rail project.
    John Cox: High-speed rail project is corrupt; ax it.
    Travis Allen: High-speed rail project is corrupt; ax it.
    Kevin de Leon: Preserve net neutrality in California, if Feds won't.
    Travis Allen: Fix roads with existing funds, not new taxes.


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  • Antonio Villaraigosa California Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • David Hadley California Republican candidate for Governor
  • Delaine Eastin California Democratic candidate for Governor
  • Doug Ose California Republican recall candidate for Governor
  • Gavin Newsom California Democratic Challenger
  • Gloria La Riva Party for Socialism and Liberation
  • Jerry Brown California Democratic Governor
  • John Chiang California Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger
  • John Cox California Republican candidate for California Governor
  • Kevin de Leon Democratic candidate for California U.S. Senator California
  • Steve Farley Arizona Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor
  • Travis Allen California Republican candidate for California Governor
  • Zoltan Istvan Libertarian Party candidate for Presidnt, 2019

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