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Michael Blake: “Democrats have 48 Democrats and independents. 48 Republicans…”

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

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Discussion with Mike Blake on Georgia Runoff Elections and Youth Engagement

Published | Video Starts at 03:19

So let me make it real clear to everybody the critical nature right here. So you have 100 United States senators, and right now, Democrats have 48 Democrats and independents. 48 Republicans at 50. Winning these two seats. Bring us to 50. 50. Make it a tie. And so practically then vice president elect Harris, when she's vice president, when they are tied, she would be the one breaking ties. (03:19–03:25)

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Asserts the current composition of the U.S. Senate with 48 Democrats/Independents and 50 Republicans.

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