While candidates are lining up to succeed Herenton, the five-term
mayor is already setting the tone for his own upcoming congressional
race. In his resignation speech, Herenton spoke confidently about his
chances at winning the 9th Congressional District seat.
After his speech, he was overheard saying he didn't expect there to be much of a race against U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen - despite early polls showing Cohen with a healthy lead.
"It's going to be a beat down!" Herenton said.
Cohen was not immediately available for comment.
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