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Michael Blake: “You have people right now who don't want $50 in their bank…”

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 00:53

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. Blake says Torres is probably not the first sitting Congress member who will face a primary challenge from the left next year. (00:53–00:56)

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Highlights economic disparity, contrasting Torres's campaign funds with constituents' financial struggles.

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