Ritchie Torres' win is now being overshadowed by questions surrounding his ethics and intentions. These aren’t surprising given the donors his campaign attracted. Big money, developers, and the Real Estate Board of New York seemed to counter his message of progressiveness. For Bronx progressives the fear was that he would win, with the help of these donors then use his congressional seat to undermine the most vulnerable residents of the district.
Ritchie Torres' win is now being overshadowed by questions surrounding his ethics and intentions. These aren’t surprising given the donors his campaign attracted. Big money, developers, and the Real Estate Board of New York seemed to counter his message of progressiveness. For Bronx progressives the fear was that he would win, with the help of these donors then use his congressional seat to undermine the most vulnerable residents of the district.
