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Michael Blake: “Essentially half of New Yorkers and half Americans don't…”

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

New York City Mayoral Race: Michael Blake's Vision Against Eric Adams

Published February 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 08:29

Donald Trump on that as well as we're actually not helping more New Yorkers put more money in their pocket. Fundamentally, Essentially half of New Yorkers and half Americans don't have $500 in their bank account when it comes to savings. So if we're not fixing the broader problem of the expenses, then we're actually not fixing the problem that's helping New Yorkers to have a chance to win. (08:29–08:35)

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Asserts that about half of New Yorkers and Americans lack $500 in savings.

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