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Michael Blake: “The Costco target example where again, apply public…”

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

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Michael Blake Discusses Mayoral Candidacy and Reform Agenda with Citizens Union

Published | Video Starts at 29:23

My alma mater, Northwestern University, is one of the latest two that he's attacking right now. Same dynamic. We said we're not going to comply with these behaviors. The Costco target example where again, apply public pressure, makes people stand down and check their behaviors. And so those are the types of steps you have to lead. And I do go back to the very fundamental piece I'm the only person in this race that's been a part of a team that has defeated this man did that one. (29:23–29:31)

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