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September 11, 2007 Politics » Politics Beat

What We Talk About When We Talk About Running for Mayor

by Jackson Baker

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Debater Morris gets two votes.

Despite the opting out of one potential lead actor, Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton, and the refusal of another, incumbent Memphis mayor Willie Herenton, to play ensemble - this year's mayor's race has had its dramatic, as well as its comedic, moments.

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