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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]Celerity
(51,022 posts)36. After months of ripping NY Dem Gov. Hochul, and teasing a primary run, Ritchie 'Crypto Caucus founder' Torres backed off


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 Hochuls 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 weeks Democratic primary for New York City. Hes since changed his tune on the reasoning behind the decision, but it would appear hes 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
"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