Tue, December 10, 2024
[ Tue, Dec 10th 2024 ]: This Day
Ghana: John Mahama's Return
Mon, December 9, 2024
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: The New York Times
A Test for the System
[ Mon, Dec 09th 2024 ]: The Bulwark
Stay on the Road to Damascus
Sun, December 8, 2024
[ Sun, Dec 08th 2024 ]: Mercury News
National Politics

Democrat Ritchie Torres' torrent of attacks against own party fuels primary showdown buzz in New York


//politics-government.news-articles.net/content/ .. rty-fuels-primary-showdown-buzz-in-new-york.html
Published in Politics and Government on by Fox News   Print publication without navigation

"Those who have government jobs who aren't focused on their jobs, and are focused on an election almost two years off, I would think their constituents would have a problem with that," she said. Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital ...

Representative Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from New York, has been vocal in his criticism of his own party, particularly targeting progressive members like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the "Squad." His outspokenness has led to speculation about a potential primary challenge in his district, especially after he supported a Republican-led resolution condemning socialism. Torres has accused his party of hypocrisy and has been critical of policies like "defund the police," which he believes have damaged the Democratic brand. His comments have not only stirred controversy within Democratic circles but also highlighted internal divisions, fueling discussions about his political future and the ideological battles within the party. This situation has led to increased attention on Torres, with some seeing his actions as either a bold stand for his beliefs or a strategic move to carve out a unique political identity in a changing political landscape.

Read the Full Fox News Article at:
[ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-ritchie-torres-torrent-attacks-against-own-party-fuels-primary-showdown-buzz-new-york ]

Publication Contributing Sources