Graded F: Tennessee Democrat Stephen Cohen (D-09)

Asbed asks about Tennessee Democrat Stephen Cohen of the 9th District, and Hamparian answers that this one is a good news story. The shift offers a contrast to the run of failing grades, showing that the report cards reward strong records as well as flagging weak ones.

ANCA’s grades measure how members act on Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and human rights. A positive case like Cohen demonstrates what the community looks for in an ally: consistent support on the votes and statements that matter. Highlighting the good news stories matters as much as naming the failures, because it shows diaspora voters who deserves their backing.

The Tennessee segment reminds listeners that the report cards are not only a list of opponents. They are a balanced record that recognizes members who stand with the community. For Armenian American voters, Cohen’s grade signals an ally worth supporting, and it balances the tougher findings elsewhere in the state-by-state review.