There’s been a lot of buzz lately about who might run for president in 2016. It’s still early to speculate too much but there are a lot of questions floating around in the media: Will it be a Clinton v. Bush run? Will Elizabeth Warren change her mind and opt to run? Will Rick Santorum give it another go? Will Chris Christie overcome his scandals and run? So, in order to help the policy wonks learn more about each of the presidential hopefuls, I’ve compiled a list of some of the biggest contenders and the books they have written. The information that they are “known for” comes from Wikipedia (linked in their names) and any book that you buy through this post gives me a small commission, so thanks in advance!
Former Governor Jeb Bush (D-FL)
Known for: Brother of former president George W. Bush and son of former governor George H. W. Bush. He also signed into law the first stand your ground law, provided funding for restoring the Everglades, boosted Florida’s bond rating, and cut funding to public libraries.
Books: Immigration Wars: Forging an American Solution and Profiles in Character.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D-NY)
Known for: Being the First Lady, first female senator from NY, first female board member of Wal-mart, and for being Secretary of State. She supports universal healthcare and gender equality.
Books: Hard Choices, Living History, and It Takes a Village.
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Known for: Her work with the financial crisis, notably the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Trouble Asset Relief Program, as well as student loan reform.
Books: A Fighting Chance and The Two-Income Trap: Why Middle-Class Parents Are Going Broke.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL)
Known for: Being the “crown prince” of the Tea Party movement, postulating that humans don’t cause climate change, and was the first to respond to a presidential address in both English and Spanish.
Books: An American Son: A Memoir and American Dreams: Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone.
Former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA)
Known for: 2012 Presidential bid, desire to teach evolution, and religious freedoms.
Books: Bella’s Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation, Blue Collar Conservatives: Recommitting to an America That Works, American Patriots: Answering the Call to Freedom, Rick Santorum, and It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good.
The following two contenders don’t have books out yet but are still viable candidates:
Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ)
Known for: Former U.S. District Attorney, public pension reform, vetoing a minimum wage hike, outlawing gay conversion therapy for kids, and that whole bridge scandal.
Books: None.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas)
Known for: First Latino senator in Texas, his work with the Bush administration, and promoting the shutdown pending the result of overturning Obamacare back in 2013.
Books: None.
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