Joshua Cole

Joshua Cole

politician United States

Joshua Cole is a Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Fredericksburg. He has been an active voice in the legislature, particularly on issues affecting his constituents, many of whom are federal employees. Recently, he sparked controversy by invoking a quote from Martin Niemöller during a hearing on federal workforce cuts, drawing criticism for comparing job losses to the Holocaust.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
114,998
Power
6,552$
Sentiment
6.04
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 74,718 $21,000,000 4,740$
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Israel 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 9,216,900 5,037 $400,000 219$
Australia 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 25,499,884 13,316 $1,380,000 721$
Totals 4 433,605,446 114,998 $25,480,000 6,552$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Joshua Cole, a guide and co-owner of North Cascades Mountain Guides, has been climbing in the area for about 20 years. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Climber survives fall that killed three companions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Joshua Cole, a guide and co-owner of North Cascades Mountain Guides, discussed the climbing conditions and safety. 6

The Guardian: Four US climbers fell 400ft down a ravine. One climbed out to drive to a payphone | Washington state

United States United States: Virginia State Del. Joshua Cole compared DOGE cuts to the Holocaust while critiquing cuts to the federal workforce affecting his district. 3

Fox News: DOGE cuts to fed workforce akin to pastor's warning of Holocaust, delegate says