U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres Representative for New York's 15th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Ritchie Torres, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 15th district, has expressed his concerns on social media regarding recent decisions made by Senate Democrats. Torres, who succeeded José E. Serrano in 2021, has been vocal about his party's strategic choices.
On March 14, 2025, Torres commented on the actions of Senate Democrats with a tweet stating that "The Senate Democrats voting ‘Yes’ are making a strategic miscalculation that we as a party might live to regret." He emphasized the importance of the Continuing Resolution (CR) as potentially the only leverage available to halt former President Donald Trump's efforts against social safety measures.
Later that day, he further criticized his colleagues by asserting that "Bailing out the Republicans without extracting anything in return is political malpractice." This statement highlights his disapproval of not leveraging negotiations for political gain.
Torres reiterated his stance with another post on March 14, 2025, declaring that "The Senate Dems voting Yes on Cloture are making a strategic miscalculation that we as a party will live to regret." His consistent messaging underscores his belief in the need for more calculated decision-making within his party.
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