Once again the controversial congressman has stuck his foot in his mouth. This time he compared the community activism work of Barack Obama to the work of Jesus. His dental bills must cost a fortune. I'm not surprised that Steve Cohen would make an offensive statement like this. He didn't do it on purpose. He has just gotten used to running his mouth unchecked. Locally he has like "the emperor with no clothes" effect on the citizens. I hope he'll be a long time living this one down. Unfortunately for voters like myself, it won't affect his upcoming election. Thank God, the rest of the country isn't as easily impressed as the 9th district. I suppose his next suggestion will be that, "we change some of the names in the bible."
Friday, September 12, 2008
Another Visit To The Dentist
Once again the controversial congressman has stuck his foot in his mouth. This time he compared the community activism work of Barack Obama to the work of Jesus. His dental bills must cost a fortune. I'm not surprised that Steve Cohen would make an offensive statement like this. He didn't do it on purpose. He has just gotten used to running his mouth unchecked. Locally he has like "the emperor with no clothes" effect on the citizens. I hope he'll be a long time living this one down. Unfortunately for voters like myself, it won't affect his upcoming election. Thank God, the rest of the country isn't as easily impressed as the 9th district. I suppose his next suggestion will be that, "we change some of the names in the bible."
He's trying really hard to impress Black people. The only problem is that he's making a fool of himself and accomplishing nothing.
ReplyDeleteAt the peoples expense.
ReplyDeleteHe is impressing a lot of them. He's going to be elected for a second term.
ReplyDeleteIn order for him to be elected he needs to pander for the black vote which is exactly what he's doing.
ReplyDeleteLike most politicians, he's not doing what he thinks is neccessarily right for his district or the country but what is best for his career.
Cohen to keep Rangel funds
ReplyDeleteU.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., is one of several freshmen Democrats who say they don't plan to return contributions from the political action committee controlled by embattled Ways and Means Committee chairman Charles Rangel.
Rangel, a New York Democrat now the subject of three separate Ethics Committee probes for his personal financial dealings, is being asked by GOP leaders and his hometown paper, The New York Times, to step down at least temporarily.
Cohen said that he does not intend to return the $2,500 contribution and commended Rangel for showing the courage, as a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, to support him in this year's Democratic primary.
Rangel's ethics problem could affect the future of U.S. Rep. John Tanner, D-Tenn., a senior member of the powerful tax-writing committee. The newspaper Roll Call on Wednesday speculated Tanner is on the short list to replace Rangel should he step down.
Tanner declined to comment Wednesday.