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36. After months of ripping NY Dem Gov. Hochul, and teasing a primary run, Ritchie 'Crypto Caucus founder' Torres backed off

Reply to BeyondGeography (Reply #18)

Thu Jul 10, 2025, 03:27 PM

Jul 10

https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/07/ritchie-torres-will-not-run-governor/406504/

July 2, 2025

Rep. Ritchie Torres said he is “unlikely to run for governor” as he intends to advocate for his Bronx district, given the unprecedented policies coming out of Congress and the Trump Administration.

Torres made the comments during an MSNBC appearance on Wednesday morning, and his absence from the race would leave a gap to the right of Gov. Kathy Hochul in what was expected to be a three-way Democratic primary that will also feature her rogue Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado running to Hochul’s left.

Torres had already hinted he would probably stay out of the race if Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani beat former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in last week’s Democratic primary for New York City. He’s since changed his tune on the reasoning behind the decision, but it would appear he’s true to his original word now that Mamdani has won.

Back in the 15th Congressional District, some are calling on former Assembly Member Michael Blake, who cross-endorsed Mamdani in the mayoral primary, to challenge him in a primary next year. Blake tweeted cryptically about Torres on Wednesday – “He's not running for Governor He won't endorse the Dem Nominee for Mayor” – but has not said whether he plans to run against Torres.

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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

Quote From Man Stabbed MayReasonRule Jul 10 #1

Yes, he seems so "unconcerned." harumph Jul 10 #3

Torres is a great Democrat! He'll eat these little shits for breakfast! tritsofme Jul 10 #2

I really like him n/t SickOfTheOnePct Jul 10 #4

"Little shits"? You mean other Democrats? Cuthbert Allgood Jul 10 #5

DSA isn't the Democratic Party and comradebillyboy Jul 10 #21

They are running as Democrats. Cuthbert Allgood Jul 10 #24

"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

So calling a Dem running in a Dem primary a "little shit" is OK? Cuthbert Allgood Jul 10 #29

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

The primary is over. choie Jul 10 #30

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

That's a nice change...for you. choie Jul 10 #39

??? I haven't commented on Mamdani much. He's now the Democratic nominee and I fully support him. W_HAMILTON Jul 10 #40

Right. Fuck Bernie Sanders and all of his supporters Arazi Jul 10 #34

When did Bernie Sanders become a member of DSA? comradebillyboy Jul 10 #35

Hmm... Remember AOC's Electoral Race? I Do, Lol... Remember, Breakfast Is The Most Important Meal Of The Day MayReasonRule Jul 10 #7

Yep, he'll enjoy it. AIPAC will give him billions! It will be fun. 😜 tritsofme Jul 10 #9

Only AIPAC? Mossfern Jul 10 #10

Ritchie Torres, D- NY and Tom Emmer, R-MN co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Crypto Caucus this year Celerity Jul 10 #28

Really? choie Jul 10 #31

Who is the "We" ?? n/t Ars Longa Jul 11 #48

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

Fuck that big tent shit amiright Arazi Jul 10 #8

We're The Big Tent Party But We Couldn't Care Less About You... MayReasonRule Jul 10 #14

A lot of butthurt DSAs on Bluesky Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 10 #12

Hmm... An Interesting Description Of Your Perception MayReasonRule Jul 10 #16

Personally, I don't have a problem with Mamdami. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jul 10 #22

I Agree That Being Split Is A Part Of The Problem. The Other Problem Of Course Is Motivating Turnout. MayReasonRule Jul 10 #33

Hear, hear! displacedvermoter Jul 12 #49

Nothing to be butthurt about. choie Jul 10 #32

Says one of Andrew Cuomo's disappointed gang displacedvermoter Jul 10 #17

Big man could always jump in and challenge Mamdani BeyondGeography Jul 10 #18

I Said Welcome, Welcome To The Jungle! MayReasonRule Jul 10 #20

After months of ripping NY Dem Gov. Hochul, and teasing a primary run, Ritchie 'Crypto Caucus founder' Torres backed off Celerity Jul 10 #36

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you... Prairie Gates Jul 10 #19

Of course he doesn't care. AloeVera Jul 10 #23

AIPAC certainly gets their money's worth with him. Nanjeanne Jul 10 #26

Knock me over with a feather BeyondGeography Jul 10 #27

This is disappointing Americanme Jul 10 #41

I believe he is referring to their donor status compared to his. Passages Jul 10 #42

Kick! mcar Jul 10 #43

Dean Phillips: Question: Is there room for you and Mamdani in the Democratic Party? Passages Jul 10 #44

But come voting time, it's a bunch of big tent bs vanessa_ca Jul 11 #46

Donor class vs. working class. Passages Jul 11 #47

Sounds like Joe Crowley SocialDemocrat61 Jul 10 #45