adjacent to the political party apparatus. operatingand now, he decided tt involved. that's a power shift, and it's getting the attention of leaders in the community who also serves. here is what michael jr., a pastor at a baptist church in harlem told the new york times, that salaam's nearest competitor. he said, quote, endorsed by the institutions, the names, it didn't help. it is definitely a signal that in harlem, at least right now, the politics is a little bit more open than it may have been ten or 15 years ago. well joining us now is yusef salaam, the candidate for new york city's ninth district seat. he is also, as i said, one of the exonerated five. it is good to see you, sir. thank you for making some time this evening for us. let's start with talking about this election in this primary, because you want twice as many votes as your closest competitor, inez dickens, who formerly held that seat for at