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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]Arazi
(8,154 posts)34. Right. Fuck Bernie Sanders and all of his supporters
Who needs them these days? And gawd forbid we harness the youth vote Mamdani is attracting! No need to humor them either!
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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