Jeff Cohen

Josh Shapiro Would Be a Dangerous Choice for Harris Running Mate

In a July 23 tweet on X, progressive leader and former Ohio State Senator Nina Turner wrote: “Choosing Governor Josh…

1 year ago

Magical Thinking About Biden 2024 Paves the Way for Another Trump Presidency

Defenders of sticking with Biden glibly dismiss negative poll numbers while noting that polls in January can’t tell us where…

2 years ago

The Myth of the “Moderate Republican” — and Why It’s So Dangerous

But as with routine media coverage, Biden does not acknowledge that every Republican now in the House is functionally a…

3 years ago

Let’s Acknowledge Why This November’s Elections Look So Bleak for Democrats: Joe Biden

In hopes of avoiding a disaster for Democrats this November, some progressives are joining the #DontRunJoe campaign that I helped…

3 years ago

To Avert Failure, Biden Should Listen to the “Radicals” – Not Corporate Media

At this crucial juncture, if Biden won’t even heed Schumer’s urgent advice to give the country an FDR-like push forward…

4 years ago

Congresswoman Jayapal Misses the Mark by Saying Biden Deserves an ‘A’ Grade

In school, an “A” grade commonly means “excellent performance” or “outstanding achievement.” Rendering such a verdict on Biden’s presidency so…

4 years ago

The Liberal Contempt for Martin Luther King’s Final Year

The standard liberal canon waxes fondly nostalgic about King’s “I have a dream” speech in 1963 and his efforts against…

4 years ago

Rahm Emanuel Is in the Running for a Top Ambassador Post. The Prospect Is Appalling.

Emanuel was known in D.C. for hyper-combativeness (earning him the nickname “Rahmbo”) and his ability to gain positive spin from…

5 years ago