2008 Election

Steve Cohen Wins the General Election!

November 2nd, 2008

I would like to thank the good people of Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District for their overwhelming support in the General Election.  I am honored that you thought enough of my job performance in the United States Congress that I was able to win in such a resounding fashion. I am looking forward to working with [...]

Alliance for Retired Americans Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

October 18th, 2008

The Alliance for Retired Americans has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Seat. “Your positions demonstrate a strong commitment to improve the quality of life for older Americans,” says the endorsement letter signed by ARA President George J. Kourpias. “Your leadership on issues such as fighting Social Security privatization and [...]

Esquire Endorses Steve Cohen for Congress

October 16th, 2008

The November 2008 issue of Esquire makes an endorsement in all 482 races across the nation. In Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional race, they endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election. Excerpt: “Cohen now has the chance to break from the tired black-versus-white dynamic of politics past— For good.” Pick up the latest issue of Esquire to [...]

Congressman Cohen Wins "Most Outstanding Politician" at the 2008 Stone Awards

October 11th, 2008

Congressman Steve Cohen was presented the “Most Outstanding Politican” award at the 13th annual Stone Awards event at the New Daisy Theatre on October 11th. The Stone Awards is a local organization honoring local leaders in business, government, entertainment and the arts. Visitors to the Stone Awards website vote online. On the same evening, Congressman [...]

The Commercial Appeal Endorses Steve Cohen for Congress

October 10th, 2008

The Commercial Appeal has issued its endorsements for the general election season, and it has once again endorses Congressman Steve Cohen. Excerpt: U.S. HOUSE DISTRICT 9: Incumbent Rep. STEVE COHEN won the August Democratic primary in impressive fashion, getting nearly 80 percent of the vote in dispensing with challengers Nikki Tinker and Joe Towns. The [...]

People For the American Way Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

October 1st, 2008

People for the American Way has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election to Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Seat. Television producer Norman Lear founded the group in 1981 as a means of countering the influence of social conservatism, and has grown to included rapid response to events and widespread volunteer mobilization.