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Brad Lander: “I won 65% of the vote in one of the most Jewish districts in…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Antisemitism arises in times of fascism and war, and we're amidst both. Some of those feelings are directed at me right now. Many Jews are thrilled with the results of election night. I won 65% of the vote in one of the most Jewish districts in the country. But it's clear that some Jews think I'm some kind of traitor. Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee for governor, said I'd have made a good guard in a concentration camp. (00:49–00:55)

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