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Michael Blake: “Richie Torres does not want to be your congressman. Richie…”

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

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BronxTalk: The 15th Congressional District Primary Debate

Published | Video Starts at 17:59

But when you go to the political article that says, Richie Torres, deportation, flip flop, he stated that he supported the Lake and Riley act to deport more people because he actually wanted to prepare to run for governor. Richie Torres does not want to be your congressman. Richie Torres wants to be aligned with AIPAC. and help himself. I am here for immigrants. Richie Torres is here for ice. Thank you very much. Mr. Vega, your thoughts on immigration policy. (17:59–18:04)

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Asserts that Richie Torres wants to align with AIPAC rather than serve as a congressman.

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