Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’

Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen (D) gave an emotional tribute to his district after he announced his retirement from Congress on Friday. 

The 76-year-old lawmaker teared up during an interview with The Hill’s broadcast partner, NewsNation, when speaking about his decision to step down after nearly two decades in the legislature. 

“I’ve got a great district,” he told host Chris Cuomo. “Wonderful people, they’ve supported me so well.

“You know it’s an amazing thing that an African American community supported me for 20 years like they did, and the Republicans don’t see it and they just tear it apart,” he continued. “Because they have no perspective of caring about African Americans and people getting together and anything nice that happens. It’s a tough sport, and they play it tough.”

The lawmaker shared the news of his retirement........

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