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Michael Blake: “I'm the only person who worked for President Barack Obama.”

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

Michael Blake Discusses Mayoral Campaign and Challenges Against Andrew Cuomo

Published June 22, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:53

But we need to have civics and financial literacy in mental health, every student. And I'm making it also clear, Don, … I'm the only person who worked for President Barack Obama. … you are looking for your option, and quite frankly, if you're looking to an alternative, because a lot of people only know the name of Cuomo, I'm making it very clear. (01:53–02:01)

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“1,000 mental health professionals are needed instead of the NYPD when it comes to public safety crisis.”
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“I'm the only candidate in the race with White House experience.”
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