[1] During the Clinton Administration, Bernstein served as director of press pool operations.
Bernstein was appointed to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by Governor Jennifer Granholm.
[1] In 2012, Bernstein ran for a seat on the University of Michigan Board of Regents, campaigning on the idea that the cost of college is too high for students.
[2] Bernstein took a bus tour of the state, encountering many who were unaware that the position is elected statewide.
[2] Bernstein was encouraged to enter the 2014 Michigan gubernatorial election,[4] and has been mentioned as a potential future statewide candidate.