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Michael Blake: “Fortunately, we were elected last February in Atlanta to a…”

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

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Interview with Michael Blake: From Chicago Roots to DNC Vice Chair

Published | Video Starts at 03:43

This DNC position, which was a remarkable opportunity. It happened after the 2016 election. When we don't have the White House is when we have opportunities for elections within the party. So Fortunately, we were elected last February in Atlanta to a four year term to be one of the five vice chairs of the DNC. You know, an incredible blessing. You know, you don't grow up at Creston and Burnside in the Bronx and think one day you'll become a vice chair of the national party and on. (03:43–03:49)

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