Michael Blake: “Last year, just under 14,000 people who live in New York, 15…”

“And so when you see what is happening, people are saying they want something different. Lastly, what people don't realize, Richie has not had a competitive primary since the lines have been redrawn. Last year, just under 14,000 people who live in New York, 15 ranked me as mayor to vote for me last year. We actually have a base that is ready for us in a way that he does not. And equally to that, Richie actively was voting and supporting against Zoramdani becoming mayor.” (07:11–07:18)

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