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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates
Hillbilly Elegy,
by JD Vance (2017)
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)
Becoming,
by Michelle Obama (2018)
Higher Loyalty,
by James Comey (2018)
The Making of Donald Trump,
by David Cay Johnston (2017)
Book Reviews

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Columns and news articles distributed by the Associated Press in other publications


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    Articles from The Associated Press (A.P.):
  • On MI SB2: Associated Press, "Whitmer strikes 1931 abortion ban from Michigan law," by Joey Cappelletti, April 5, 2023, Link
  • On N.C. HB1069: "Florida Republicans pass school bills on pronouns, diversity," by Anthony Izaguirre, May 3, 2023, (Link)
  • 2024_VA_Senate: Associated Press, "Ex-DeSantis staffer Parkinson runs for Kaine's Virginia seat," by Sarah Rankin, April 3, 2023, (Link)
  • On 2022 Wisconsin Governor race, "Wisconsin Republican Michels walks back abortion pledge," by Scott Bauer, 10/17/22, (Link)
  • On 2022 Kansas Governor race, "Republican Kris Kobach aims to rebrand in Kansas AG race," by John Hanna, October 14, 2022, (Link)
  • WISN, "Wisconsin election conspiracy theorist launches campaign for governor," by The Associated Press, Feb 10, 2022
  • Associated Press, "Justices' views on abortion in their own words and votes," by Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko, November 29, 2021
  • On January 6th Capitol Riot, "Rep. Liz Cheney says Trump is at war 'with the rule of law'," by Michael Casey, November 9, 2021
  • Fact-Check in U.S. News & World Report, "No, Election Day Wasn't the Real Insurrection," Oct. 21, 2021
  • 2022_AL_Gov, "Critics say prison problems go beyond buildings," by Kim Chandler, September 26, 2021
  • On 2021 CA recall race: "California Gov. Gavin Newsom beats back GOP-led recall," by Kathleen Ronayne and Michael R. Blood, 9/15/21
  • On January 6th, "Louisiana GOP censures Cassidy for vote to convict Trump," February 13, 2021
  • Associated Press, "Noem blames Capitol insurrection on lack of civics education," by Stephen Groves, January 15, 2021
  • "Denying Biden's victory, Pompeo heads to Europe, Mideast," by Matthew Lee, November 13, 2020
  • Associated Press, "Ex-members of religious group mixed on Barrett nomination," by Michelle R. Smith, October 11, 2020
  • (On Trump v. Biden): A.P., "Trump admits he's blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes," Aug.13, 2020, with Wall Street Journal, "USPS to Suspend Changes Until After Election," Aug.18, 2020
  • A.P. and Wall Street Journal, "Trump admits he's blocking postal cash to stop mail-in votes," by Deb Riechmann And Anthony Izaguirre, August 13, 2020
  • On WI-SB886: Associated Press, "Wisconsin seeks to delay Medicaid work requirement again," January 29, 2020
  • CBS-2 Iowa News Now, "Vilsack calls Warren's $20.5-trillion Medicare for All plan 'unrealistic'," by The Associated Press, November 1, 2019
  • Rapid City Journal on 2022 South Dakota Governor race: "After close governor race, Sutton hints at political future," by James Nord, Associated Press, Dec 14, 2018, Updated Jan 20, 2019
  • Associated Press FactCheck, "The Latest: NRA 'disappointed' by bump stock ban," December 18, 2018, (Link)
  • On WA SB6206: KOMO, "Gov. Inslee vetoes 27 bills, calls lawmakers back into special session," by Rachel La Corte, Associated Press, March 11, 2016, Link
  • (On John Kasich): A.P./Yahoo News 2015 coverage of 2016 presidential hopefuls, 10/2/2015
  • Associated Press / ESPN, "Boston Mayor Marty Walsh refuses to sign host contract for 2024 Olympics," Jul 27, 2015
  • (On Jack Hatch & Terry Branstad): A.P. on Omaha.com on 2014 Iowa governor race, 8/15/2014
  • (On Paul LePage): A.P. in The Republic on 2014 Maine gubernatorial race, 3/26/2014
  • (On Donald Rumsfeld): A.P. in New York Times, 2/3/2001
  • (On George W. Bush): A.P. article in NY Times, 8/21/2000
  • (On Hillary Clinton): Hard Choices, by Hillary Clinton, A.P. pre-release excerpts, 6/6/2014
  • (On Montana bill HB 302): A.P. in The Missoulian, "Governor vetoes Montana bill that would bar enforcement of potential gun bans," by Matt Gouras, Mar 28, 2013
  • Arkansas HB1037, "Arkansas governor vetoes 20-week abortion bill," by Andrew DeMillo, February 26, 2013
  • (On Barack Obama, Sarah Palin & Tim Pawlenty): Courage to Stand, by Gov. Tim Pawlenty, A.P. excerpts, 1/6/2011
  • WTLX, "Supreme Court Says No to Medical Marijuana," The Associated Press, 6/6/2005

  • (This collection is the miscellanous Associated Press collection; it's split up by topic and time):
  • A.P. on races in 2020s
  • A.P. on races in 2010s
  • A.P. on races in 2000s
  • A.P. on Senate races
  • A.P. on Gubernatorial races

 OnTheIssues.org excerpts:  (click on issues for details)
Abortion
    Morgan McGarvey: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    ACLU: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    Billie Sutton: Moderate with pro-gun and pro-life stances.
    Billie Sutton: Require counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Billie Sutton: Require counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Bruce Westerman: No abortion after 12 weeks when fetus is "pain-capable".
    Charles Booker: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    Daniel Ahlers: Oppose requiring counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Dennis Daugaard: Require counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Matt Bevin: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    Mike Beebe: Vetoed abortion ban after 12 weeks.
    Robert Goforth: Allow abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    Rocky Adkins: Oppose abortion restrictions based on sex, race, disability.
    Steven Haugaard: Require counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Jamie R. Smith: Oppose requiring counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
    Donald Trump: FactCheck: No, Virginia doesn't allow abortion after birth.
    Ralph Northam: FactCheck: 2019 interview did not support infanticide.
    Fredrick Love: Allow abortion after 12 weeks when fetus is "pain-capable".
    Larry Rhoden: Require counseling at anti-abortion crisis center.
Budget & Economy
    Stacey Abrams: FactCheck: Tax bill might be "rigged" but economy doing well.
Corporations
    Jack Hatch: Focus on small business, not tax incentives to corporations.
Education
    Johnny Isakson: Voted for funding increases in No Child Left Behind.
    Tom Coburn: The lottery proposal to fund education undermines virtue.
Energy & Oil
    Donald Trump: FactCheck: US has been #1 producer of oil & gas since 2013.
    Terry Branstad: Keep corn-based ethanol in nation's fuel supply.
Foreign Policy
    Hillary Clinton: End the Cuban embargo; that will shift onus to Castros.
    John Kasich: No more dickering & delays: Syria's Assad has got to go.
    Marty Walsh: Refused to put up tax dollars for Olympics cost overruns.
Government Reform
    Barack Obama: OpEd: Broke promise to pay for every dime of new spending.
    Donald Trump: Against funding post office due to mail-in ballots.
    Paul LePage: Investigate and report publicly on false campaign statements.
Gun Control
    Amanda Curtis: Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban.
    Bill McChesney: Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban.
    Casey Schreiner: Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban.
    Matt Rosendale: Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban.
    Reilly Neill: Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban.
    Steve Bullock: Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban.
    Donald Trump: FactCheck: NRA did oppose Trump "bump stock" ban .
Health Care
    Denise Majette: Voted against the drug bill set up by the drug companies.
    Donald Trump: FactCheck: Sued to end pre-existing condition protection.
Homeland Security
    Donald Rumsfeld: Missile defense is a moral imperative.
    George W. Bush: Increase military pay to increase morale.
Jobs
    Jack Hatch: Raise the minimum wage & cut middle-class taxes.
Principles & Values
    Bill Cassidy: Censured by LA GOP for declaring that Trump was guilty.
    Mike Pompeo: Denies that Trump undercuts US support for free elections.
    Sarah Palin: OpEd: Her energy is the fuel of grassroots politics.
    Tim Pawlenty: My faith is part of how I think, including in public life.
Tax Reform
    Tom Vilsack: One sliver of society isn't going to pay for the rest of us.
Technology
    Terry Branstad: Fix crumbling bridges AND rural internet.
War & Peace
    Denise Majette: Isakson voted against providing $1,500 bonuses to soldiers.
    John Kasich: No-fly zone in Syria & sanctuaries, enforced by U.S.
Welfare & Poverty
    Scott Fitzgerald: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid.
    Scott Walker: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid.
    Tim Pawlenty: Government growth displaces faith community & charities.
    Tom Tiffany: Work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid.
    Tony Evers: No work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid.
    Chris Larson: No work requirement for adults under 50 receiving Medicaid.


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