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Rep. Ritchie Torres faces primary challenge from Michael Blake over fierce Israel support

Michael Blake criticizes Rep. Ritchie Torres’s Israel support and related donations, focusing on local issues amid a Bronx Democratic primary challenge before the 2025 midterm elections.

  • On Wednesday, Michael Blake announced a congressional bid, saying `I'm running for Congress because the Bronx deserves better than Richie Torres` and launched with a video accusing Rep. Ritchie Torres of prioritizing the Israeli prime minister over Bronx residents.
  • Torres's unabashed defense of Israel has sharply divided Democrats, fueling a progressive backlash and drawing donations from supporters of Israel, which critics highlight as a motive for his challenge.
  • A prolific fundraiser, Rep. Ritchie Torres holds $14.4 million in his federal campaign account and champions public housing and affordability issues.
  • The incumbent's supporters predicted Ritchie Torres will win again next year, with Benny Stanislawski saying `Michael Blake is not interested in the Bronx` and will face another loss.
  • Amid a national push to reclaim the House, Democrats will fight to seize control next year, and progressives like Michael Blake are challenging incumbents while he declines to support Hakeem Jeffries for speaker.
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