Ritchie Torres

What did Will Rogers say? I'm not a member of an organized political party. I'm a Democrat. I don't know. Let the let the cream rise. Yeah. Let there be a free marketplace of debate. And, you know, that's what we were lacking in 2024 is there was a sense that the political establishment had put its thumb on the scale in favor of one.

You know, in British politics, the race for prime minister plays out in a matter of weeks. Our presidential primary plays out over the course of a year or more. But I feel like it's a character building experience. I mean, if you think about, I remember Barack Obama was the first president I voted for. And I felt like at the end of the process, he was a far better candidate.

You know, in British politics, the race for prime minister plays out in a matter of weeks. Our presidential primary plays out over the course of a year or more. But I feel like it's a character building experience. I mean, if you think about, I remember Barack Obama was the first president I voted for. And I felt like at the end of the process, he was a far better candidate.

You know, in British politics, the race for prime minister plays out in a matter of weeks. Our presidential primary plays out over the course of a year or more. But I feel like it's a character building experience. I mean, if you think about, I remember Barack Obama was the first president I voted for. And I felt like at the end of the process, he was a far better candidate.

than he was in the beginning.

than he was in the beginning.

than he was in the beginning.

I see it as a character building experience. And and it could have been the case that it would have resulted in Vice President Harris as the nominee. But she would have been a better and stronger nominee because of the process that that the process matters as much as the substance. And in fact, it improves the substance.

I see it as a character building experience. And and it could have been the case that it would have resulted in Vice President Harris as the nominee. But she would have been a better and stronger nominee because of the process that that the process matters as much as the substance. And in fact, it improves the substance.

I see it as a character building experience. And and it could have been the case that it would have resulted in Vice President Harris as the nominee. But she would have been a better and stronger nominee because of the process that that the process matters as much as the substance. And in fact, it improves the substance.

How do I answer your question without diminishing the role of mayor? I have a few thoughts. First, it's probably Michael Bloomberg has described it as the best job. I've heard him describe it as the best job he ever had.

How do I answer your question without diminishing the role of mayor? I have a few thoughts. First, it's probably Michael Bloomberg has described it as the best job. I've heard him describe it as the best job he ever had.

How do I answer your question without diminishing the role of mayor? I have a few thoughts. First, it's probably Michael Bloomberg has described it as the best job. I've heard him describe it as the best job he ever had.

I feel is second. It is the second most demanding executive position in America, second only to the presidency. And the New York City press corps is notoriously aggressive and ruthless. But I feel the prestige of the position exceeds the actual power. The mayor cannot... Well, you were on the council.

I feel is second. It is the second most demanding executive position in America, second only to the presidency. And the New York City press corps is notoriously aggressive and ruthless. But I feel the prestige of the position exceeds the actual power. The mayor cannot... Well, you were on the council.

I feel is second. It is the second most demanding executive position in America, second only to the presidency. And the New York City press corps is notoriously aggressive and ruthless. But I feel the prestige of the position exceeds the actual power. The mayor cannot... Well, you were on the council.

The mayor cannot install speed cameras without the approval of the state legislature. The most important questions on matters of housing and healthcare and public safety are often decided at the state level by the state legislature and by the governor. And so I just feel the state has a much greater systemic impact in advancing the issues that I care about. And then one more point.

The mayor cannot install speed cameras without the approval of the state legislature. The most important questions on matters of housing and healthcare and public safety are often decided at the state level by the state legislature and by the governor. And so I just feel the state has a much greater systemic impact in advancing the issues that I care about. And then one more point.

The mayor cannot install speed cameras without the approval of the state legislature. The most important questions on matters of housing and healthcare and public safety are often decided at the state level by the state legislature and by the governor. And so I just feel the state has a much greater systemic impact in advancing the issues that I care about. And then one more point.

You know, historically, the mayor's office has been a graveyard where political careers go to die. So if I were looking to retire prematurely, then that would be the right place for me to go.