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Michael Blake: “Richie has not had a competitive primary since the lines…”

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

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Why former Assemblymember Michael Blake wants to unseat Rep. Ritchie Torres | Inside City Hall

Published | Video Starts at 07:07

We have continued what we've been building with unions and building it on the ground. 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. To vote for me last year. We actually have a base that is ready. (07:07–07:12)

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Asserts that Richie Torres has not faced a competitive primary since redistricting.

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