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Michael Blake: “We're up 4,138 just from people learning that [Richie…”

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

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Champions on the Court, Fighters at the Polls: Michael Blake vs. Richie Torres | Nayma Silver Uptown

Published | Video Starts at 30:37

And that's why when the poll came out about two weeks ago, and it said when voters learn about are positives for both of us, me and Richie and then learn about Richie's policies. We're up 4,138 just from people learning that [Richie Torres] is supporting the war, that he is supporting deporting people, that he does not support Medicare for All or canceling student debt. He's not trying to do any of those things. And so it's important for us to mobilize. (30:37–30:50)

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Asserts a lead in support due to Richie Torres's policies on war, deportation, Medicare for All, and student debt.

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