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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Ritchie Torres: We couldn't care less about... Mickey Mouse challengers [like] The Democratic Socialists Of America [View all]Cuthbert Allgood
(5,296 posts)24. They are running as Democrats.
So, again, vote blue no matter who isn't a priority?
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Rep. Ritchie Torres: We couldn't care less about... Mickey Mouse challengers [like] The Democratic Socialists Of America [View all]
MayReasonRule
Jul 10
OP
"Vote blue no matter who" is for the general -- not the primary. Not that the DSA types follow that anyway...
W_HAMILTON
Jul 10
#25
I mean, surely you saw all the things Cuomo was called? I wish everyone would realize that attacking each other...
W_HAMILTON
Jul 10
#37
Mamdani on your mind much? Because the OP was talking about Ritchie Torres and the threat of DSA primarying Democrats.
W_HAMILTON
Jul 10
#38
??? I haven't commented on Mamdani much. He's now the Democratic nominee and I fully support him.
W_HAMILTON
Jul 10
#40
Hmm... Remember AOC's Electoral Race? I Do, Lol... Remember, Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day
MayReasonRule
Jul 10
#7
Ritchie Torres, D- NY and Tom Emmer, R-MN co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Crypto Caucus this year
Celerity
Jul 10
#28
It's what the voters care about that we sometimes seem to be missing or willfully ignoring. As much as I hate eLoon,
dutch777
Jul 10
#6
Musk's New Party Will Split The MAGAT Voting Base... Threaten Me With A Good Time!!!
MayReasonRule
Jul 10
#11
Watching MAGAts in turmoil would be fun but could vacuum off disaffected Dems too. DANGER Will Robinson DANGER!!!
dutch777
Jul 10
#13
That's An Ineresting Supposition... I Just Don't See It. I Am Genuinely Curious Though What Leads You To Surmise Such
MayReasonRule
Jul 10
#15
I Agree That Being Split Is A Part Of The Problem. The Other Problem Of Course Is Motivating Turnout.
MayReasonRule
Jul 10
#33
After months of ripping NY Dem Gov. Hochul, and teasing a primary run, Ritchie 'Crypto Caucus founder' Torres backed off
Celerity
Jul 10
#36