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Michael Blake: “Cuomo's policies led to 15,000 people dying [during COVID].”

Featuring: Michael Blake, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House New York, District 15

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Michael Blake Discusses Mayoral Campaign and Challenges Against Andrew Cuomo

Published | Video Starts at 23:06

I want to be in your rankings, because if enough people do this together, then we can stop this. And look, Don, I just think it's. … Cuomo's policies led to 15,000 people dying [during COVID]. … talking about black people. The man had 13 women credibly come forward, said there was a toxic environment. And his argument to you right now is you should elect me mayor because I'm tough and because I did Covid press conferences. (23:06–23:11)

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Accuses Cuomo's policies of causing 15,000 deaths during the COVID pandemic.

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