Willie Herenton hopes voters in Tennessee 's 9th District will look at color of his skin . Herenton challenging incumbent Rep. Martin Luther King Jr. in American primary . Both are looking beyond race and backing Herenton 's white , Jewish opponent . Cohen has backing of Congressional Black Caucus , Obama . Both candidates say they think Steve Cohen would be proud of their work .
Willie Herenton hopes voters in Tennessee 's 9th District will look at color of his skin . Herenton challenging incumbent Rep. Martin Luther King Jr. in American primary . Cohen has backing of Congressional Black Caucus , Obama . Both candidates say they think Steve Cohen would be proud of their work .