Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Hochul, Adams

Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for New York governor after criticizing Hochul
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Ritchie Torres criticizes Gov. Hochul's leadership
Congressman Ritchie Torres has criticized Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her governance “erratic and chaotic” and hinting at a potential run against Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, citing voter frustrations and concerns over public safety and congestion pricing.
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Ritchie Torres has a shot to take down Hochul or Adams thanks to common sense leadership
A clear sign there is still hope for New York comes with the news that Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres, a Democrat, is considering challenging either Mayor Adams next year or Gov. Hochul in 2026. The only pity is that he can’t challenge them both.
Ritchie Torres seeks to raise statewide profile amid biting Kathy Hochul criticism
ALBANY, New York — Rep. Ritchie Torres will conduct a tour of New York as he considers a run for governor — and sharply criticizes fellow Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul as a liability on par with President Joe Biden before he dropped his presidential bid.
Rep. Ritchie Torres warns Gov. Hochul ‘may be the new Biden’
Rep. Ritchie Torres Friday said Gov. Hochul is as widely unpopular as President Biden and urged Democrats to consider showing her the exit before a 2026 reelection fight.
Rep. Ritchie Torres distances himself from past lefty positions on immigration while eying run for NY governor
Weighing a run for governor, Bronx Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres is distancing himself and even repudiating positions he took in a 2022 endorsement questionnaire backing mass amnesty for illegal aliens,
Rep. Ritchie Torres puts Gov Hochul, Mayor Adams on blast, blaming them for NYC stabbing spree
Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres is putting Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul on blast, blaming them for last week's stabbing spree in Manhattan.
Video: BREAKING NEWS: Hochul Responds To Ritchie Torres Calling Her ‘The New Joe Biden’
Hochul Responds To Ritchie Torres Calling Her ‘The New Joe Biden’ At a press briefing, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) was asked about Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) calling her "the new Joe Biden." Fuel your success with Forbes.
Could Hochul be challenged? Rep. Ritchie Torres hints at possible gubernatorial bid
Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres may challenge fellow Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 governor’s race, citing a “leadership crisis” in New York. While he hasn’t made a final decision, Torres argued that President-elect Donald Trump’s gains in traditionally Democratic areas reflect voter dissatisfaction with state leadership.
Ritchie Torres slams NY Dems for 'government failure' after suspected murder spree
The New York City Department of Corrections, Rep. Torres wrote, is responsible for releasing triple murder suspect Ramon Rivera early.
Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Hochul, Adams after NYC stabbing deaths
Fed up with a number of high-profile crimes, including the recent stabbing deaths of three New Yorkers, a Bronx congressman is questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
NY Dem Rep. Ritchie Torres dubs Gov. Kathy Hochul 'the new Joe Biden,' warns of potential 2026 election loss
Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres described New York Gov. Kathy Hochul as "the new Joe Biden" and warned of a possible 2026 ...
Hochul says she’ll be ‘first one to call ICE’ if migrant breaks the law
The New York governor's comment is vastly different from other Democratic leaders' vows to oppose Donald Trump's immigration ...