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The League of Conservation Voters has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen in Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Democratic Primary.

“Steve Cohen has been an invaluable leader in championing clean energy jobs and protecting our natural treasures,” said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “We are proud to endorse Congressman Cohen for re-election because his record proves he knows that the policies needed to grow Tennessee’s economy and keep America’s competitive edge are the same policies that will reduce our dependence on foreign oil and curb harmful carbon pollution.”

“I am honored to receive the endorsement from the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund,” said Congressman Steve Cohen.  Throughout my career in public service, I have been a strong proponent of efforts to lower energy costs, invest in renewable energy resources, promote energy independence and create a stronger more secure economy. And I will continue to be an advocate for clean energy and our environment when I return for the 112th session of the United States Congress.”

The League of Conservation Voters was founded in 1969 to advocate for sound environmental policies and to elect pro-environmental candidates who will adopt and implement such policies.

Rep. Cohen received a perfect 100% score on LCV’s 2009 National Environmental Scorecard and has a lifetime LCV score of 98%.

The Commercial Appeal has made its endorsement in Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional Election:

Excerpt:

Steve Cohen was in the right place at the right time in 2006, emerging from a crowded field of contenders to capture the 9th Congressional District seat that had been vacated by Harold Ford Jr.

Then a prominent state senator, Cohen also possessed the intellect, the skills and the energy to build a distinguished Congressional career, quickly proving to be a valuable asset to the people of the 9th District and his nation.

For the same reasons that President Barrack Obama issued a rare, written endorsement of Cohen in his Democratic primary election race — and for reasons that go well beyond the president’s stamp of approval — The Commercial Appeal enthusiastically recommends REP. STEVE COHEN as the best choice by far in this race.

Read the “Obvious Choice in the 9th District” at The Commercial Appeal’s website.

Civil Rights leader Maxine Smith with Congressman Steve Cohen

Congressman Steve Cohen’s re-election campaign is now airing a sixty second radio spot featuring Civil Rights leader and educator Maxine Smith.

Maxine Smith Sixty Second Radio Spot

Former Congressman Harold Ford, Sr. has endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen in a radio commercial airing across Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District.

Ford represented Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District from 1975-1997.

Click below to listen.

Harold Ford, Sr. 60 Second Radio Spot

“Congressman Cohen is a proven leader in the United States Congress and a strong voice for Tennessee. Together, we passed historic health care reform and together we’re continuing the fight to renew our economy and bring jobs back to the American people. I am proud to stand with Steve and support his re-election to Congress.

-          President Barack Obama

Congressman Steve Cohen’s Response:

“I am grateful to have the support for my re-election from President Barack Obama. I look forward to continue working closely with the President and his administration during the 112^th session of the United States Congress. I was inspired by President John F. Kennedy to enter into politics to make a difference in my community and my country. Like President Kennedy, President Barack Obama inspires a new generation to do the same. It is my hope to continue to build on my 31 years of public service to make the promise of America, the practice of America.”

-          Congressman Steve Cohen

From WREG:

WMC-TV:

Elected Officials throughout the Memphis area have come together to endorse Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election in Tennessee’s 9th Congressional District. He is joined in the video by Shelby County Sheriff candidate Randy Wade, State Senator Beverly Marrero, State Representatives Jeanne Richardson & Mike Kernell, Criminal Court Clerk/ former Shelby County Commissioner Minerva Johnican, and Memphis City Councilman/ former Mayor Pro Tempore Myron Lowery.

Also endorsing Cohen but unable to attend are: City Councilmen Shea Flinn, Jim, Strickland, and Bill Morrison; Shelby County Commissioners J.W. Gibson, James Harvey, Edith Moore, and Steve Mulroy; State Senator Ophelia Ford; and Shelby County Trustee Regina Morrison Newman.

The Sierra Club has issued its 2010 Endorsements List, and their choice for Tennessee’s 9th District Congressional seat is Congressman Steve Cohen.

Congressman Cohen has long enjoyed the support of the Sierra Club, having won their endorsement in 2008 and once making the “Green List” for having the most environmentally friendly voting record in the Tennessee State Senate.

The Sierra Club is the oldest and largest environmental group in the United States. Its 1.3 million members work to promote responsible legislation designed to protect and preserve our planet’s ecosystem.

Click here to read Sierra Club’s full list of endorsements.

Rep. Edolphus Towns (NY-10) Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) for Re-Election

Congressman Edolphus Towns (NY-10) endorsed Congressman Steve Cohen for re-election during the Shelby County Democratic Party’s Kennedy Day event.

From The Memphis Flyer:

“I want to thank you for sending Steve Cohen to the United States Congress,” he said. “He’s somebody I enjoy working with. He’s very committed and dedicated, and what we need today more than ever is committed and dedicated elected officials.”Towns had made more elaborate statements about his support for Cohen in the course of an interview prior to his speech.

Asked if he had taken part in the congressman’s reelection effort two years ago, Towns said, “I didn’t take a position two years ago on it. But I’ve had the opportunity to work with him. I’ve seen his voting record on many issues. I’ve seen his commitment and his work for his constituents, and I would be delighted to come in and assist him in any way I could.”

Rep. Towns said he had not coordinated his statements with Cohen and had not yet been involved in any concrete conversations about helping the reelection efforts of the Memphis congressman, who is opposed in the August Democratic primary by former Memphis mayor Willie Herenton.

Click here to read the rest.

Environment America has issued its annual Scorecard and rated Congressman Steve Cohen’s Congressional Voting Record at 100%.

Environment America is a federation of state-based, citizen-funded environmental advocacy organizations operating in twenty-eight states and Washington, D.C. Their Scorecard is based on key votes such as the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act of 2008, the Consolidated Natural Resources Act, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act, and the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act.

Congressman Cohen’s 100% voting record was the highest score received by any member of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation.

You can read the Environment America scorecard by clicking here.

Americans for Democratic Action have issued their Scorecard rating the top members of the House of Representatives and Senate. Congressman Steve Cohen’s voting record gave him a 100% score.

The scorecard was based on key votes on issues such as the Paycheck Equality Bill, the Troubled Assets Relief Program, and the Health Care Reform Bill.

Founded in 1947, Americans for Democratic Action were the first group to rate members of the United States Congress on their voting records.

Click here to read the ADA Congressional Scorecard.