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Books by and about 2024 presidential candidates |
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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) |
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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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2024 California Senatorial race: debates and news coverage
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Click on a participant to pop-up their full list of quotations
from 2024 CA Senate race (number of quotes indicated):
- Adam Schiff (7) Democrat U.S. Rep California-28
- Barbara Lee (6) Democrat U.S. Rep California-13
- Gail Lightfoot (1) Libertarian Challenger California
- Katie Porter (8) Democrat U.S. Rep California-45
- Laphonza Butler (19) Democratic Appointee California
- Steve Garvey (17) Republican Challenger California
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2024 California Senate debates and race coverage:
- Cal Matters, "California Voter Guide: Steve Garvey," retrieved 9/29/24, (Link)
- Cal Matters, "California Voter Guide: Adam Schiff," retrieved 9/29/24, (Link)
- On 2024 California Senate race, "NORML Smoke the Vote" (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), downloaded Aug. 8, 2024 Adam Schiff (Link) vs. Katie Porter (Link) vs. Barbara Lee (Link)
- Sacramento Bee, "California Sen. Laphonza Butler boasts 'win' for crime victims fund despite less money for the state," by David Lightman, April 01, 2024, (Link)
- iVoterGuide Candidate Profile: "Gail Lightfoot: Candidate for U.S. Senator | California Primary | March 5, 2024", downloaded Sept. 2024, (Link)
- VoteLibertarian.us press release: "Issue: Drug War", by Gail Lightfoot, downloaded 2/2/2024, (Link)
- Sacramento Bee, "Steve Garvey is a lousy debater. But don't count him out of the U.S. Senate race," by Stephanie Finucane, January 24, 2024, (Link)
- FOX News, "MLB great Steve Garvey looks to revive 'heartbeat' of California 'for all the people' with Senate run," by Kyle Morris, December 31, 2023, (Link)
- FOX 40, "At Steve Garvey's home and on a campaign swing, a clearer picture of his policy positions," by Eytan Wallace & Sergio Robles, Dec 23, 2023, (Link)
- Cal Matters News, "Steve Garvey starts campaigning for U.S. Senate, sort of," by Lynn La, December 21, 2023, (Link)
- Orange County Register, "Steve Garvey: Time to restore moral integrity to Congress, Supreme Court," by Steve Garvey, December 12, 2023, (Link)
- KRON TV-4 News, "Garvey's moderate positions on key issues set him apart from fellow GOP contenders," by Alex Baker, Nov 8, 2023, (Link)
- San Francisco Chronicle, "Laphonza Butler Skips The U.S. Senate Race: What You Need To Know," by Bay City News Service, Oct 24, 2023, (Link)
- Newsmax: "Fmr Baseball MVP Steve Garvey Joins California US Senate Race," 10 October 2023, (Link)
- KQED Science News, "Sen. Laphonza Butler Is an Expert in Labor Issues. But What About Climate?," by Dana Cronin, Oct 4, 2023, (Link)
- VOX, "Who is Laphonza Butler, California's new senator?," by Nicole Narea, Oct 2, 2023, (Link)
- Human Rights Campaign press release, "HRC Hails Appointment of Laphonza Butler to Fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate Seat," by Delphine Luneau, October 2, 2023, (Link)
- The San Francisco Chronicle, "Adam Schiff talks Feinstein, how he's different from Porter, Lee," by Alec Regimbal, April 25, 2023, (Link)
- Democracy Now, "Rep. Barbara Lee on Cutting the Military Budget, Abortion Rights & Why She's Running for Senate," March 10, 2023, (Link)
- Washington Blade, "Adam Schiff discusses Senate run and new bill protecting trans youth," by Christopher Kane, February 9, 2023, (Link)
- Associated Press: 2024_CA_Senate, "Californians vote to protect abortion in state constitution," by Janie Har, November 9, 2022, (Link)
- Los Angeles Times, "Where do Rep. Katie Porter and Scott Baugh stand on abortion, inflation, immigration?", by Hannah Fry, Oct. 20, 2022, (Link)
- The Pasadena/San Gabriel Valley Journal, "Schiff Introducing Legislation to Keep Illegal Firearms Out of Our Communities," July 7, 2022, (Link)
- Ballotpedia Candidate Connection: "Katie Porter", Nov. 2018, (Link)
- Los Angeles Blade, "Katie Porter campaigning as a progressive Democrat in Orange County," by Karen Ocamb, October 25, 2018, (Link)
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| OnTheIssues.org excerpts: (click on issues for details)
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Abortion
Barbara Lee: Pro-choice; shared story of her own pre-Roe abortion .
Katie Porter: Voted for legislation to create statutory right to abortion.
Laphonza Butler: President of Emily's List, backing pro-choice candidates.
Steve Garvey: No nationwide ban; uphold the voice of the people.
Laphonza Butler: Defend every woman's right to her own health decisions.
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Budget & Economy
Laphonza Butler: Equitable economy: invest in workforce development.
Adam Schiff: Increase housing federal investments and tax credits.
Steve Garvey: Oppose new federal spending, stand up to tax increases.
Laphonza Butler: Serves on Senate Banking committee.
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Civil Rights
Adam Schiff: Introduced PERIOD Act to protect trans student athletes.
Katie Porter: Trump administration tried to erase transgender people .
Laphonza Butler: First Black lesbian to represent California in the Senate.
Laphonza Butler: Address decades-long racial disparities.
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Crime
Steve Garvey: The best way to deter crime is to enforce our laws.
Steve Garvey: Ensure that those locked up are not immediately freed.
Laphonza Butler: $80 million in federal funds for CA crime victims.
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Drugs
Barbara Lee: Co-Chair of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus.
Gail Lightfoot: Legalize marijuana and abolish the DEA.
Adam Schiff: End criminalization of marijuana; expunge convictions.
Barbara Lee: Rated A+ by NORML: Legalize marijuana and tax it.
Katie Porter: Rated A by NORML: Legalize marijuana and tax it.
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Education
Steve Garvey: Provide parents with more choices; reward great teachers.
Laphonza Butler: Address teacher shortage & early childhood education.
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Energy & Oil
Adam Schiff: I was an original co-sponsor of the Green New Deal.
Steve Garvey: State ban on sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 not realistic.
Laphonza Butler: Affordable clean energy with high efficiency standards.
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Environment
Laphonza Butler: Ensure access to clean water& recreation in our public parks.
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Foreign Policy
Steve Garvey: Important to work close with our allies against threats.
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Government Reform
Adam Schiff: Need to pass historic voting rights protection legislation.
Katie Porter: Only House Democrat to oppose return of earmarks.
Steve Garvey: Get government out of the way of small businesses.
Laphonza Butler: Fight voter suppression; combat misinformation.
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Gun Control
Adam Schiff: Better & faster data tracking gun trafficking.
Barbara Lee: Banning assault weapons a crucial and long-overdue action.
Katie Porter: Ban assault weapons, strengthen background checks.
Steve Garvey: Supports very stringent background checks on gun sales.
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Health Care
Katie Porter: Replace Affordable Care Act with something like Medicare.
Laphonza Butler: Affordable & just health care with equitable access.
Steve Garvey: Medicare for All will be a strain on our economy.
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Homeland Security
Barbara Lee: We need to cut defense budget by at least $100 billion.
Katie Porter: Voted against defense budget higher than what was requested.
Steve Garvey: Modernize our military; achieve peace through strength.
Laphonza Butler: Jobs & healthcare for 1.6 million veterans.
Laphonza Butler: Serves on Senate Homeland Security committee.
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Immigration
Steve Garvey: Wants to complete the wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Laphonza Butler: Fair Day for Kids in Court: lawyers for unaccompanied kids.
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Jobs
Laphonza Butler: Was labor organizer; led fight for $15 minimum wage in CA.
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Principles & Values
Steve Garvey: Holds MLB NL record for consecutive games played (1,207).
Steve Garvey: Politicians need to take a more civil approach to politics.
Laphonza Butler: After two weeks in office: not running for re-election.
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Social Security
Katie Porter: Increase benefits, improve adjustments for inflation.
Steve Garvey: Let's cut back on these entitlements; stop printing money.
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Tax Reform
Adam Schiff: We need to ensure that the wealthy pay their fair share.
Steve Garvey: Career politicians increased taxes and fees, raised costs.
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Technology
Laphonza Butler: Largest investment in infrastructure in nearly a century.
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War & Peace
Steve Garvey: I stand with Israel yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
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Welfare & Poverty
Barbara Lee: Ending poverty is a moral and economic imperative .
Laphonza Butler: Address housing shortage & decades-long racial disparities.
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The above quotations are from 2024 California Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
2024 California Senate debate:
Special election 2024 to replace Dianne Feinstein (deceased Sept. 29, 2023):
Laphonza Butler(D,interim appointee retiring)
vs.Gail Lightfoot(L)
vs.Steve Garvey(R)
vs.Barbara Lee(D)
vs.Katie Porter(D)
vs.Adam Schiff(D)
Former Senators & Senate races:
2022 California Senate debate:
 Appointed Incumbent Alex Padilla(D)
vs.Mark Meuser(R,nominee)
vs.State Rep. Jerome Horton(D,withdrew)
vs.House nominee James Bradley(R,lost primary)
vs.Candidate for San Diego city council 2020 Lily Zhou(R,lost primary)
2018 California Senate debate:
Feinstein(D)
vs.de Leon(D)
vs.Sanchez(D)
vs.Eisen(I)
2016 California Senate debates, Sanchez vs.Harris
2012 California Senate debate, Feinstein, Taitz, and Emken
2010 California Senate debate, Fiorina vs. Boxer
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