Endorsements

President Barack Obama Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

July 13th, 2010

“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. [...]

Local Elected Officials Endorse Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

July 12th, 2010

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 [...]

Sierra Club Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

May 7th, 2010

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 [...]

Rep. Edolphus Towns Endorses Congressman Steve Cohen for Re-Election

May 3rd, 2010

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 [...]

Congressman Steve Cohen Endorsed for Re-Election by AFL-CIO, West Tennessee Building and Construction Trades Association

February 18th, 2010

Congressman Steve Cohen held a press conference on February 17th at the IBEW Union Hall to accept endorsements from the Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council, Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council, the Memphis and West Tennessee Building and Construction Trades Association, and the support of many leaders of the labor movement. Memphis AFL-CIO Labor Council Political Director Howard [...]

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 [...]

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.