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Michael Blake: “Richie Torres voted for the Lake and Riley act, but that…”

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

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Michael Blake launches congressional campaign against Bronx incumbent Ritchie Torres

Published | Video Starts at 07:34

There's a major difference between me and Richie Torres. I actually have a vision on how to help people address affordability. He does not. I'm actually protecting immigrants. Richie Torres voted for the Lake and Riley act, but that would increase deportations. I've been very clear that we have to hire black women who have been fired by Donald Trump. Richie Torres not communicated at all. (07:34–07:39)

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Asserts that Richie Torres voted for legislation that would increase deportations.

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