Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., is contemplating a potential run for New York governor, a move that has garnered attention due to his recent criticisms of leaders within his own party. Torres has been vocal in his opposition to progressive criminal justice policies in the state and has specifically called out Gov. Kathy Hochul for her management of New York.
One of Torres' notable criticisms of Hochul was her alleged use of coded stereotyping, where she claimed that young black Bronxites were unfamiliar with the word 'computer.' Torres accused Hochul of lacking understanding of communities of color and effective governance.
