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Candidate Debates
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St. Anselm NH debate
June 13, 2011 |
Faith & Freedom Conference
June 4, 2011 |
South Carolina debate
May 5, 2011 |
NRA Conference
May 1, 2011 |
CPAC Conference
Feb. 11, 2011 |
Candidate Books
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Mitt Romney: The Man, His Values and His Vision, by Lisa Ray Turner and Kimberly Field
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Real Change, by Speaker Newt Gingrich
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The Revolution: A Manifesto, by Ron Paul, published April 2008
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Tim Pawlenty: The Sam's Club Republican, by J. A. McClure
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The Audacity of Hope,
by Sen. Barack Obama (D, IL)
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Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, by Joe Biden
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Withdrawn Candidates
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The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump
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Do the Right Thing, by Mike Huckabee
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Leadership, autobiography by Rudolph Giuliani
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America by Heart, by Sarah Palin
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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
(Click for Amazon book review)
Click here for 20 full quotes from Robert Reich in the book The American Prospect.
Click here for 1 full quotes from Walter Mondale in the book The American Prospect.
Click here for 2 full quotes from Wesley Clark in the book The American Prospect.
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Budget & Economy
New progressivism: economic dynamism with social cushions.
Greenspan’s caution is ludicrous during a recession.
Stimulus: more unemployment insurance, less payroll tax.
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Civil Rights
Supports affirmative action, including in college admissions.
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Education
Poorest children should get largest vouchers.
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Environment
World environmental agency should impose emissions rules.
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Foreign Policy
It’s time to advocate strongly for Palestinian state.
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Free Trade
Trade with China makes sense if US workers are protected.
Poor nations should improve conditions as wealth increases.
Share benefits of globalization; lower import trade barriers.
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Gun Control
If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns.
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Health Care
Budget surplus means it’s time for universal health care.
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Homeland Security
Building missile defense will start a new Frigid War.
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Principles & Values
Presidency needs goals, and needs to address the nation.
Rebirth of Democratic activism: 2002 midterm convention.
Considered 2002 AR gubernatorial run against GOP incumbent.
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Social Security
Privatization is the first cousin of social Darwinism.
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Tax Reform
Expand EITC & raise bottom of SSI tax, as tax cut to poor.
No tax cut. Period.
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War & Peace
Must examine terrorism’s context and US role.
War against terrorism requires better intelligence-gathering.
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Welfare & Poverty
Welfare reform resulted in millions working at dead end jobs.
Give housing vouchers to poor families.
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The above quotations are from The American Prospect, columns by Robert Reich.
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