Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres faces primary challenge over his fierce Israel support

Former DNC Vice Chair Michael Blake is launching a challenge to the three-term Congress member.

NEW YORK — Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is getting a primary challenge from a rival homing in on his fierce support for Israel and the donations he’s collected as a result.

Former Democratic National Committee Vice Chair Michael Blake, a onetime state lawmaker who unsuccessfully ran for New York City mayor this year, is launching a bid to topple Torres as left-flank Democrats across the country start taking on incumbents.

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