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The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President: Who the Candidates Are, Where They Come from, and How You Can Choose
Who's ready for the oval office?
They call it a horse race, and in this election the candidates got out of the gate early. But it's still hard to tell them apart and make a choice. Mark Halperin, veteran reporter and political analyst, sizes up the White House hopefuls with intelligence, insight, and his trademark wit, offering engaging, in-depth examinations of the histories, qualifications, agendas, and personal beliefs of the major candidates—including Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, as well as some "dark horse" contenders.
Among the features in this book:
Issue-by-issue charts defining where each candidate stands on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate.
An assessment of each candidate's strengths and weaknesses.
A hypothetical glimpse into the future of each candidate's potential presidency.
Areas of possible controversy that could spark heated discussion and affect the outcome of the race.
Personal facts and anecdotes about each candidate—including exclusive Q&As covering everything from their junk food weaknesses to their biggest superstitions.
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The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President: Who the Candidates Are, Where They Come from, and How You Can Choose
Who's ready for the oval office?
They call it a horse race, and in this election the candidates got out of the gate early. But it's still hard to tell them apart and make a choice. Mark Halperin, veteran reporter and political analyst, sizes up the White House hopefuls with intelligence, insight, and his trademark wit, offering engaging, in-depth examinations of the histories, qualifications, agendas, and personal beliefs of the major candidates—including Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, as well as some "dark horse" contenders.
Among the features in this book:
Issue-by-issue charts defining where each candidate stands on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate.
An assessment of each candidate's strengths and weaknesses.
A hypothetical glimpse into the future of each candidate's potential presidency.
Areas of possible controversy that could spark heated discussion and affect the outcome of the race.
Personal facts and anecdotes about each candidate—including exclusive Q&As covering everything from their junk food weaknesses to their biggest superstitions.
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The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President: Who the Candidates Are, Where They Come from, and How You Can Choose
They call it a horse race, and in this election the candidates got out of the gate early. But it's still hard to tell them apart and make a choice. Mark Halperin, veteran reporter and political analyst, sizes up the White House hopefuls with intelligence, insight, and his trademark wit, offering engaging, in-depth examinations of the histories, qualifications, agendas, and personal beliefs of the major candidates—including Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson, as well as some "dark horse" contenders.
Among the features in this book:
Issue-by-issue charts defining where each candidate stands on the war in Iraq, health care, taxes, the economy, and other significant points of debate.
An assessment of each candidate's strengths and weaknesses.
A hypothetical glimpse into the future of each candidate's potential presidency.
Areas of possible controversy that could spark heated discussion and affect the outcome of the race.
Personal facts and anecdotes about each candidate—including exclusive Q&As covering everything from their junk food weaknesses to their biggest superstitions.
Mark Halperin is editor-at-large and senior political analyst for Time. He is also senior political analyst for MSNBC, the author of The Undecided Voter’s Guide to the Next President, and the co-author of The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008.
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The Undecided Voter's Guide to the Next President
Who the Candidates Are, Where They Come from, and How You Can Choose By Mark Halperin
Name: Rudolph William Giuliani Born: May 28, 1944, Brooklyn, New York Political party: Republican Spouse: Judith Stish Giuliani, married May 24, 2003 Children: Andrew, Caroline (with Donna Hanover) Religion: Roman Catholic Education: Manhattan College, B.A., 1965 New York University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Career: Law clerk, Southern District, 1968-1970 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District, 1970-1975 Associate deputy attorney general, 1975-1977 Partner, Patterson, Belknap Webb & Tyler, 1977-1981 Associate attorney general, Justice Department, 1981-1983 U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1983-1989 Partner, White & Case, 1989 Mayoral candidate, New York City, 1989 (unsuccessful) Career (cont.): Partner, Anderson, Kill, Olick & Oshinsky, 1990-1993 Mayor, New York City, 1994-2002 Chairman and CEO, Giuliani Partners, 2002-present Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani, 2005-present Presidential candidate, 2007-present
Iraq War
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Long supported the Bush administration's goals and strategy, but has sometimes been critical of the conduct of the war and the failure to pursue terrorists elsewhere.
Quote: "It's unthinkable that you would leave Saddam Hussein in charge of Iraq and be able to fight the war on terror. And the problem is that we see Iraq in a vacuum. Iraq should not be seen in a vacuum. Iraq is part of the overall terrorist war against the United States."
War on Terror
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Says it is the number one issue in the election and anticipates a long global battle. Refers often to his record after 9/11 and "the terrorists' war on us." Has supported aggressive interrogation and investigative tools to combat terror.
Quote: "I think the American people in November 2008 are going to select the person they think is strongest to defend America against Islamic terrorism."
Government Spending/Deficits
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Cut some spending as mayor of New York, but has not been specific about where he would seek reductions in federal expenditures. Has made a promise to rehire only half of retiring civilian federal workers over the next decade, although he has not provided details. Says entitlement programs must be changed to reduce the deficit, but refuses to lay out a plan for Social Security until after the election, because he says he doesn't want the issue to become "partisan."
Quote: "All spending is discretionary. Read the Constitution. Congress has to appropriate it; the president has to sign it. All spending is discretionary and it has to be looked at from the point of view of, can we afford it now? Is it appropriate to pass it on to the next generation? This is what I did in New York City. I restored fiscal discipline."
"Energy/Environment
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Has put forward a plan to reduce America's dependence on foreign energy through a variety of measures, including alternative energy and nuclear power. Had little record as mayor on these issues, but says this is one area in which he supports a major role for the federal government akin to the Manhattan Project. Believes global warming is taking place, but does not support a cap on greenhouse emissions and says the debate over climate change is "almost unnecessary . . . because we should be dealing with pollution anyway."
Quote: "Every potential solution must be pursued—from nuclear power to increased energy exploration to more aggressive investment in alternative energy sources. I believe that America can achieve energy independence through a national strategy that emphasizes diversification, innovation, and conservation."
Health Care
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Supports tax benefits for individuals who purchase their own insurance and other market-oriented ways to expand coverage by lowering the cost of insurance, and legal reform to lower doctors' costs. Wants to let people buy insurance across state lines, diluting state control of the industry. Rejects Democrats' proposals for universal coverage and European systems. As mayor expanded programs for uninsured children.
Quote: "America is at a crossroads when it comes to our health care. All Americans want to increase the quality, affordability, and portability of health care. Most Republicans believe in free-market solutions to the challenges we face. I believe we can reduce costs and we can do it through tax cuts, not tax hikes. We can do it by empowering patients and their doctors, not government bureaucrats. That's the American way to reform health care."
Taxes
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Worked to keep taxes low in New York and pledges to do the same at the federal level. Does not support major tax reform, such as a flat or sales tax system, because he says they would be too difficult to achieve and disruptive to the current economy.
Quote: "The more ways that we can find to put money back into the private economy, the more our economy grows. The money gets used to create jobs."
Jobs/Economy/Trade/Agriculture
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Believes the government best fosters job growth by cutting taxes and reducing bureaucracy, as he did in New York City as mayor. Thinks America's future depends on free trade. Has little experience with agricultural issues.
Quote: "America is at its best when we serve as a shining city on a hill, a beacon of freedom and opportunity to people around the world. Our success in this new century depends on reinvigorating our historic mission with determined leadership that gives hardworking American families confidence their future will be better than their past."
Abortion
High Priority? YesNoMaybe
Record/Position: Personally opposes abortion, but supports a woman's right to choose as a matter of national policy. Says he would nominate judges and justices who strictly interpret the Constitution, but has remained purposefully ambiguous about whether he would be troubled if abortion laws changed—or if they stayed the same. Before he was mayor he was pro-life, but as mayor supported government funding for abortion and opposed a ban on partial-birth abortion (a position he has now changed).
Quote: "I hate it. I don't like it. I wish somebody didn't have to have an abortion, and I would recommend anyone that asked me . . . My personal opinion would be have the child and we'll help you. . . .
But I do believe ultimately a woman has to make that choice and you have to respect her."
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