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politics1 year ago

Ritchie Torres Criticizes Hochul, Hints at Gubernatorial Ambitions

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres is considering a run for New York governor and is sharply criticizing current Governor Kathy Hochul, comparing her vulnerabilities to those of President Joe Biden before he dropped his reelection bid. Torres plans to tour New York to raise his profile and assess the state's needs. He argues that Hochul's low approval ratings and erratic governance could lead to a Republican victory in 2026, potentially by GOP Rep. Mike Lawler. Other Democrats have also expressed concerns about the party's statewide prospects.

via POLITICO|
#democratic-party#kathy-hochul#mike-lawler
politics2 years ago

"Democrats Move to Censure Rep. George Santos"

Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres plans to introduce a privileged resolution to censure Republican Rep. George Santos for misleading comments about his background during his campaign. The resolution must be voted on or tabled within 48 hours. Santos has been indicted by federal prosecutors and is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. Democrats hope to pass the resolution before the August recess, unless the committee concludes its investigation and reveals its recommendation before then. Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering. Censure votes are rare and do not carry serious penalties, but a simple majority is required for a censure vote to pass.

via NBC News|
#censure#democrats#george-santos
politics2 years ago

Democrats divided over Biden's age and 2024 run

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) criticized Democrats for not cultivating the next generation of leadership and acknowledged that it wasn't ideal for an 80-year-old President Joe Biden to run for reelection, but added that he was the best hope to beat Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis. Torres faulted Democrats for not setting term limits for committee chairs, which he said stifles the development of the next generation of leadership.

via POLITICO|
#age#democratic-party#joe-biden