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.
Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres is facing a primary challenge from a rival who has been critical of the congressman’s staunch support of Israel and the big donations he’s received as a result. The challenge comes from a fellow democrat, former Assemblymember and DNC Chairman Michael Blake who also ran for mayor earlier this year.