Yeah, no one else would do it. It was clear that anybody who wanted any future in politics would never do this. And I wasn't particularly attached to a future in politics. And We hadn't had a primary election in 14 years because [the Queens County Democratic Party] would intimidate, bully people out, sue them off the ballot. And it became really apparent that the only kind of person that would run would be a complete and total long shot with no chance. (22:08–22:17)
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