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Michael Blake: “Richie Torres has close to $15 million in his account…”

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

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Michael Blake to challenge Rep. Ritchie Torres in Democratic primary | NBC New York

Published | Video Starts at 00:47

The people who don't feel safe are young women, mothers, and grandmothers around Andrew Cuomo. Blake telling us he's planning to challenge Congressman Richie Torres in a Democratic primary in next year's midterm election. You have someone. Richie Torres has close to $15 million in his account, primarily because of sports from APAC. while you have people right now who don't want $50 in their bank account. There you go. Thank you. You're welcome. (00:47–00:53)

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Claims Richie Torres has nearly $15 million in campaign funds, mainly from AIPAC support.

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