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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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Media coverage of political races in The Washington Times


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    Articles in The Washington Times:
  • The Washington Times on 2024_MT_Senate: "Democrat Tester gets another GOP challenger in key Senate race in Montana," by Ramsey Touchberry, October 18, 2023, (Link)
  • Washington Times, "Why Vivek Ramaswamy deserves a look in 2024," by Kelly Sadler, March 28, 2023, (Link)
  • Washington Times, "GOP presidential candidate calls for guns in 'every Taiwanese household' to prevent Chinese invasion," by Seth McLaughlin, April 14, 2023, (Link)
  • Washington Times, "M. Semi Bird, a Black conservative, set to shake up governor's race in liberal Washington state," by Mica Soellner, November 24, 2022, (Link)
  • The Washington Times, "GOP's Tiffany Smiley Goes after 30-year incumbent Sen. Murray, makes Dem's longevity a liability," March 29, 2022
  • The Washington Times, "Trump plays kingmaker in Hungary with endorsement of Orban," by David R. Sands, January 3, 2022
  • (On 2022_GA_Senate), "Saddler joins race for GOP Senate nomination in Georgia," by Jeff Amy, April 15, 2021
  • (On 2022 OH Senate): "Ohio Senate Candidate attacks President Biden on immigration," by Seth McLaughlin, 3/23/2021
  • (On Bob Casey): Washington Times on 2018 Pennsylvania Senate race, 8/20/2018
  • (On Allan Fung): Washington Times on 2018 Rhode Island gubernatorial race, 8/10/2018
  • (On Cindy Hyde-Smith): Washington Times on 2018 MS Senate Special Election, 3/21/2018
  • (On Patrick Morrisey): Washington Times on 2018 West Virginia Senate race, 1/24/2018
  • (On Don Blankenship): Washington Times on 2018 West Virginia Senatorial race, 1/1/2018
  • (On Ralph Northam, Tim Kaine & Tom Perriello): The Washington Times on 2017 Virginia gubernatorial race, 1/13/2017
  • (On Patrick Murphy): Washington Times on 2016 Florida Senate race, 8/4/2016
  • (On Mike Pence): Washington Times on 2016 Indiana gubernatorial race, 7/14/2016
  • (On Hillary Clinton): Washington Times, "Clinton backs GITMO closure", 2/23/2016
  • (On John Gregg): Washington Times on 2016 Indiana gubernatorial race, 12/7/2015
  • (On Donald Trump): Washington Times, "Will Trump save Christmas?" by Dave Boyer, 8/26/2015
  • (On Tom Del Beccaro): Washington Times column for 2016 California Senate race, 8/4/2015
  • (On Peter Shumlin): Washington Times on 2016 Vermont gubernatorial race, 6/8/2015
  • (On Mike Pence): Washington Times on 2015 Conservative Political Action Conf., 2/28/2015
  • (On Ted Cruz): Washington Times 2015 coverage of 2016 presidential hopefuls, 2/4/2015
  • (On Tom Del Beccaro): Washington Times OpEd on 2016 California Senate race, 1/14/2015
  • (On Al Franken): Washington Times on 2014 Minnesota Senate debate, 10/8/2014
  • (On Mike McFadden): Washington Times on 2014 Minnesota Senate debate, 10/8/2014
  • (On Amanda Curtis): Washington Times on 2014 Montana Senate race, 8/16/2014
  • (On Rand Paul): Washington Times 2014 coverage of 2016 presidential hopefuls, 7/24/2014
  • (On Bobby Jindal): Washington Times 2014 coverage of 2016 presidential hopefuls, 6/8/2014
  • (On Tom Wolf, Katie McGinty & Allyson Schwartz): Washington Times on 2014 Pennsylvania governor race, 5/17/2014
  • (On Tom Cotton): Washington Times AdWatch on 2014 Arkansas Senate race, 3/10/2014
  • (On Ben Carson): Washington Times, Carson Op-Ed, "Beyond Affirmative Action", 2/18/2014
  • (On Ben Carson): Washington Times, "Beyond Affirmative Action", 2/18/2014
  • (On Ben Carson): Washington Times, "Physicians View on the Sanctity of Life", 1/21/2014
  • (On Ben Carson): Washington Times OpEd by B.Carson, 2016 presidential hopeful, 10/29/2013
  • (On John Bolton): Cheryl K. Chumley in the Washington Times, 8/21/2013
  • (On Donald Trump): 2013 Conservative Political Action Conf. in Washington Times, 3/15/2013
  • (On Rob Sobhani): Book Review of "Press 2 for English" in Washington Times, 7/27/2012
  • (On George Allen & Jamie Radtke): Washington Times on 2012 Virginia GOP primary Senate debate, 4/28/2012
  • (On Gary Johnson): Gary Johnson, "America moving again" in The Washington Times, 2/2/2012
  • (On Rob Sobhani): Column in The Washington Times, 9/23/2011
  • (On Mark Warner & Jim Gilmore): 2008 VA Senate Debate in The Washington Times, 9/19/2008
  • (On Joe Biden): Jim McElhatton in Washington Times, "Biden Earmarks", 9/16/2008
  • (On Condoleezza Rice): Washington Times, on www.4condi.com, “Issues”, 3/11/2005
  • (On Sandra Day O`Connor): Washington Times, comments on death penalty ruling, 3/2/2005
  • (On Colin Powell): David R. Sands, Washington Times, 9/16/2004
  • (On John Kerry): Editorial in Washington Times, 9/15/2004
  • (On Jack Ryan & Barack Obama): UPI in Washington Times, 6/25/2004
  • (On Howard Dean): Combined dispatches in Washington Times, 12/25/2003
  • (On Ezola Foster): The Washington Times, 8/12/2000
  • (On George W. Bush): Dave Boyer, Washington Times, 11/2/2000
  • (On George W. Bush): Audrey Hudson, Washington Times, p. A4, 4/4/2000
  • (On Lamar Alexander): Washington Times, 4/24/99, 4/24/1999
  • (On Al Gore): White House Press Conference reported in Washington Times, 3/4/1997

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Abortion
    Ben Carson: No abortion for convenience.
    Ben Carson: The thought of abortion for convenience is repugnant.
    Condoleezza Rice: We need a culture that respects life.
    Condoleezza Rice: Libertarian on abortion; don�t force views on others.
    Katie McGinty: Oppose any effort to further restrict abortion rights.
    Tom Perriello: Backs pro-choice groups.
Budget & Economy
    Gary Johnson: Cut federal budget by 43% to bring it into balance.
    George Allen: Stimulus spending failed to create promised jobs.
    Jamie Radtke: If we do not deal with spending, nothing else matters.
    Jim Gilmore: I delivered a balanced budget; no deficit when I ended term.
    Mark Warner: Gilmore's budgets "full of gimmicks" created $6B deficit.
Civil Rights
    Amanda Curtis: Outspoken advocate for labor unions and women's rights.
    Ben Carson: Underdog status is not determined any longer by race.
    Ben Carson: Underdog status is no longer determined by race.
    Tom Perriello: Embraces same-sex marriage.
Corporations
    Gary Johnson: Visited Occupy Wall Street; we need radical surgery.
    Jim Gilmore: Washington "asleep at the switch" at financial oversight.
    Katie McGinty: Expand the reach of the corporate net income tax.
    Mark Warner: Financial crisis stems from companies over-borrowing.
Crime
    Allyson Schwartz: End the Pennsylvania death penalty.
    Katie McGinty: Moratorium on the death penalty.
    Mike Murphy: No more looting; we're going to shoot back.
    Rand Paul: Death penalty is a state issue.
    Sandra Day O`Connor: 8th amendment does not forbid death penalty for minors.
Drugs
    Allyson Schwartz: Reduce the criminalization of simple marijuana possession.
    Katie McGinty: Legalize medicinal pot; decriminalize recreational pot.
    Rand Paul: Whites & blacks use drugs, but prisons are full of blacks.
    Ted Cruz: I foolishly smoked pot when young, but never since.
    Tom Wolf: Study states with legal marijuana sales before deciding.
    Ralph Northam: We spend $67 million a year enforcing our marijuana laws.
Education
    Ezola Foster: Government intervention to blame for school problems.
    Bobby Jindal: I am for standards, but against Common Core.
    Bobby Jindal: Supported Common Core initially; now opposes it.
    Jessica Taylor: Will end brainwashing of children with Critical Race Theory.
    Katie McGinty: Subsidize state colleges to keep tuition below inflation.
Energy & Oil
    George Allen: Energy independence instead of cap-and-trade.
    Jim Gilmore: Favors drilling ANWR and also drilling offshore.
    Mark Warner: Opposes drilling ANWR; but OK to drill offshore.
    Patrick Morrisey: Fought against clean power rules.
Environment
    Don Blankenship: EPA is biggest polluter,moving jobs to unregulated countries.
    George W. Bush: Can't sue our way to clean air & water--work with industry.
Families & Children
    Tim Kaine: 2005: "conservative on family;" oppose same-sex marriage.
Foreign Policy
    Donald Trump: Endorses autocratic ruler of Hungary, Viktor Orban.
    Gary Johnson: We can no longer afford to shell out billions in foreign aid.
    Joe Walsh: Two-state solution for Israel-Palestine failed for 64 years.
    John Bolton: Help Egyptian Army over Muslim Brotherhood, even if elected.
    Latham Saddler: I see America being challenged by a rising communist China.
    Vivek Ramaswamy: Defend Taiwan by giving the Taiwanese people guns.
Government Reform
    Al Gore: No controlling legal authority� for White House calls.
    Ben Carson: Large cumbersome government needs to be deflated.
    Joe Biden: Transparency on earmarks: $250B earmarked for Del. In 2009.
    Semi Bird: If elected, imposing term limits would top his agenda.
Gun Control
    Allyson Schwartz: Restrictions on both assault weapons and handguns.
    Jeanne Shaheen: Semi-automatic rifles are weapons of war.
    John Kerry: Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to ban assault weapons.
    Katie McGinty: Restrictions on assault weapons but not handguns.
    Patrick Murphy: More background checks: close the terrorist gun loophole.
Health Care
    Chris Sununu: Import Canadian prescription drugs.
    Dan Feltes: Import Canadian prescription drugs.
Homeland Security
    Al Franken: Worked since 2009 on fighting ISIS recruitment in Minn.
    Hillary Clinton: Close Guantanamo detention center.
    Mike McFadden: Combat propaganda & recruiting by the Islamic State.
    Mike Pence: The time has come to dramatically increase defense spending.
    Tom Cotton: AdWatch: No sense of entitlement from serving in military.
    Tom Del Beccaro: Terrorists believe in terrorism; we can't persuade them.
Immigration
    Allan Fung: Federal authorities notified on illegal immigrants releases.
    Bob Casey: Support sanctuary cities like Philadelphia.
    Jane Timken: AdWatch: Opposes amnesty to 12 million illegal immigrants.
    Rob Sobhani: Make English the official language of the United States.
    Rob Sobhani: 5-year moratorium on immigration & 75,000 work visas.
    Ralph Northam: Support driver's licenses for illegal immigrants.
    Donald Trump: Citizenship for illegal immigrants is a GOP suicide mission.
Jobs
    Gary Johnson: Governments don't create jobs--businesses do.
Principles & Values
    Barack Obama: Ryan quits Senate race amid sex scandal allegations.
    Bob Casey: Dubbed "Sleeping Bob" for anti-Trump obstructionism.
    Cindy Hyde-Smith: Follows Trump principles to "make America great again".
    Condoleezza Rice: Faith & prayer guide me on difficult matters.
    Donald Trump: Keep the word 'Christmas' in the holiday.
    Ezola Foster: Calls black leaders "snake-oil peddlers".
    Ezola Foster: Foster denies reports of divorce filing.
    Howard Dean: A committed follower of Jesus Christ.
    Jack Ryan: Ryan quits Senate race amid sex scandal allegations.
    Jessica Taylor: Flames of liberty make our country a shining city on a hill.
    John Gregg: Calls himself a "gun-totin' Bible-quotin' Democrat".
    Maria Cantwell: Voted for Kerry in 2004; he matched Northwest values.
    Peter Shumlin: Retiring after three terms to return to the business world.
    Tiffany Smiley: Will do anything for this country: keep American Dream alive.
    Vivek Ramaswamy: We should embrace our national identity and be proud of it.
    Brad Johnson: Served as Secretary of State & on Public Service Commission.
Social Security
    Allyson Schwartz: No further reductions in the public pension benefits.
    Bruce Guthrie: Personal accounts if under 25; opt-out if under 50.
    Donald Trump: Cannot change Medicare or Soc.Sec. and still win elections.
    Gary Johnson: Replace the payroll tax with FairTax.
    Katie McGinty: No further reductions in the public pension benefits.
    Maria Cantwell: Tax cut on $1.2M earners would keep system solvent 75 years.
    Maria Cantwell: Keep progressivity and guaranteed benefit.
    Mike McGavick: Personal accounts for younger workers, but not privatized.
    Mike Pence: Personal investment for Social Security retirement.
Tax Reform
    Gary Johnson: Get rid of income tax and capital-gains tax.
    Gary Johnson: FairTax on all new goods & services, with prebates for poor.
    George W. Bush: Gore's targeted tax cuts apply to too few people.
    Jim Gilmore: In times of economic stress, don't raise taxes.
    Mark Warner: Roll back top-tier tax breaks.
War & Peace
    Bruce Guthrie: Iraq is in civil war; bring the troops home.
    Colin Powell: Rejects Kofi Annan�s assertion that Iraq war is illegal.
    Donald Trump: Take $1.5T in oil from Iraq to pay for US victims.
    Jim Gilmore: No timeline for withdrawal from Iraq.
    Lamar Alexander: Ground troops ok.
    Maria Cantwell: Change the course in Iraq; we can't stay indefinitely.
    Mark Warner: Withdraw from Iraq but no arbitrary timeline.
    Mark Warner: Redeploy troops to Afghanistan; focus on Pakistan & Iran.
    Mike McGavick: Cannot give Iraq to the terrorists or they'll follow us here.
    Rob Sobhani: Decouple Iran from Palestine; free Iran then Palestine state.
    Tom Del Beccaro: Nuke deal solidifies Iran conventional military gains.
    Tom Del Beccaro: Mideast was more stable with U.S. troops in Iraq.


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