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Michael Blake: “Zoramdani had more than 1 million people vote for him.”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 01:27

I think it's part of the dynamic of we desperately need change, and what's happening right now is not working. We are watching a moment that we're in. Zoramdani had more than 1 million people vote for him. For us to ignore that people are excited for change. We do at our own peril. (01:27–01:31)

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States that Zoramdani received over 1 million votes, indicating public desire for change.

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