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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D.

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 23d

The second edition of my book @modernpoliticalcampaigns.com is now available on Audible! #Booksky

Modern Political Campaigns

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Modern Political Campaigns brings together academic research and practical experience to help understand how professionalism, technology, and speed have rev...

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 7d

You drive in, I buy, @makerns.bsky.social

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Michael Kerns @makerns.bsky.social · 7d

If you're near Loudoun, VA, come check out author @michaelcohen.us talking about his book, Modern Political Campaigns on 10/18, 1pm, at the B&N there. Make it a day treat yourself to brunch at Ted's Bulletin before hand, or grab a pizza at Matchbox after?
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Michael D. Cohen

Join us for an in-store event, Michael D. Cohen, on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 11d

Need to invest in energy backup for that fridge. It’s full of gold.

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 15d

Met @scalzi.com for a book talk in Richmond. He’s so great.

In 2017 he couldn’t have been more encouraging to this struggling writer.

Tonight, as he signed his NYT best-selling novel I gave him a copy of the second edition of my book.

His ask: did I sign it? Absolutely, and honored.

#Booksky

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 15d

Thanks so much for the “secret” reading. Can’t wait for the next book!

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · 23d

The second edition of my book @modernpoliticalcampaigns.com is now available on Audible! #Booksky

Modern Political Campaigns

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Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies @bloomsburypol.bsky.social · Aug 22

Stay abreast of the rapidly changing world of political campaigns with the new edition of 'Modern Political Campaigns' by @michaelcohen.us -- now 30% off in our back to school sale!

📘 www.bloomsbury.com/modern-polit...

Modern Political Campaigns

Dr. Michael D. Cohen, a 30+ year veteran of working on, teaching, and writing about political campaigns shows readers how campaigns are organized, explains stat…

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Aug 19

BS NOW

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Aug 18

Great being on the @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social with you, @farrahbostic.bsky.social!

Farrah Bostic @farrahbostic.bsky.social · Aug 18

August is kicking my ass, but the latest ep of @crosstabspodcast.bsky.social is out, feat Michael D. Cohen, PhD, author of Modern Political Campaigns. We talk about how tech, speed & money intersect to create more professionalization of campaigns & more! Listen:
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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Aug 18

… and we’ll call it, “Liquid Glass”

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Aug 2

My interview with @lbc.co.uk Matt Frei on @modernpoliticalcampaigns.com and how social media has impacted politics. youtu.be/zK4d1yVmso8

Interview with the LBC's Matt Frei (UK) on Social Media and Politics

YouTube video by Modern Political Campaigns

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 28

👏👏👏

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 23

The @wired.com pivot this year has been amazing. I’m a subscriber now for the first time in decades.

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 23

cc: @michaelcohen212.bsky.social

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 14

TLDR: Over the next few weeks I’ll be watching to see who “aligns” with this “bold vision” and fire those who do not.

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 7

We need a "New Patriotism" that rewards individual striving but is there for those who need our help. My post @24sight.news.

Building Patriotism

Trump Republicans are dispiriting and Democrats are too flighty, here's how to start restoring patriotism

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 3

“I Hate That Little Fucker” is the new name of my band - @scalzi.com

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jul 3

Can we just be happy, #Knicks fans? Seriously. He’s a good coach who knows how to handle star players. Wins games. Studied under the best. Professional hire.

Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 30

Not me, but I met him. Nice guy. cc: @michaelcohen212.bsky.social

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Tom LoBianco, Raconteur, reporter, author, 24sight News @24sight.news · Jun 23

@michaelcohen.us called it

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 5

The biggest story of the day may be that Elon Musk will not spend during the midterms, which would help Democrats win back the House.

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 4

Oh, please ... someone who literally made her career as a party mouthpiece titles her new book (e.g. career pivot) "Independent" www.axios.com/2025/06/04/k...

Former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre leaves Democratic Party

The former White House press secretary will detail President Biden's 2024 campaign departure in her new book.

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 4

My conversation with Justin Robert Young on the @catalist.bsky.social findings from the 2024 POTUS election. youtu.be/ixc1hYHEgFs?...

Elon Trashes Trump's Bill! Breaking Down the Best 2024 Election Insights Yet (with Michael Cohen)

YouTube video by Politics Politics Politics

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 2

Interesting study, and lands some of the points I made in my book @modernpoliticalcampaigns.com. Again, it’s a drafting tool at this point. theaapc.org/wp-content/u...

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Michael D. Cohen, Ph.D. @michaelcohen.us · Jun 1

Tough ending to a great season. Thank you, Knicks! 🗽🏀