Michael Cottman
ANALYSIS: First Lady Michelle Obama Rallies the Troops
First Lady Michelle Obama made history Thursday when she took her fiery, campaign-style message of civil rights activism directly to the black church nearly four…
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Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: Black Writer Out for ‘White Folks’ Romney Comment
In the so-called post-racial America where President Barack Obama was elected to the White House, African-Americans – and black male journalists in particular – must…
Michael Cottman
GOP: Holder in Contempt of Congress
For the first time in history, a House committee voted Wednesday to hold a U.S. Attorney General in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn…
Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: A History of Heckling
Watching a reporter heckle President Barack Obama at the White House last week reminded me of a troubling parallel: Witnessing journalists disrespecting Mayor David Dinkins,…
Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: Dollar’s Case Remains Murky
Since it's Father’s Day weekend, I’d like to give Pastor Creflo Dollar the benefit of the doubt – but my gut says let the police…
Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: Is Obama Star-Struck?
It’s no secret that President Barack Obama enjoys rubbing elbows with Hollywood stars and celebrity rockers. Filmmakers Spike Lee and Tyler Perry have hosted high-end…
Michael Cottman
COMMENTARY: Democrats, Don’t Panic
Jim Messina, the battle-tested Obama campaign manager, has a simple message for Democrats: Don’t panic. In his new campaign “update” video, Messina tells supporters not…
Michael Cottman
Democrats Can’t Afford Complacency in 2012
For Jim Messina, the president’s campaign manager, rallying the troops and keeping the electorate energized is part of his round-the-clock job description. When I interviewed…
