{"id":2405943,"date":"2025-02-24T10:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ritchie-torres-endorses-andrew-cuomo-over-eric-adams-for-nyc-mayor\/"},"modified":"2025-02-24T10:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:16:16","slug":"ritchie-torres-endorses-andrew-cuomo-over-eric-adams-for-nyc-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ritchie-torres-endorses-andrew-cuomo-over-eric-adams-for-nyc-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Ritchie Torres endorses Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams for NYC mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fritchie-torres-endorses-andrew-cuomo-over-eric-adams-for-nyc-mayor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2405943&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has endorsed former \u2062New York Governor Andrew cuomo for New York City mayor, praising his &#8220;competence&#8221; and &#8220;courage&#8221; in governance. this\u2064 endorsement,the first from a New York congressperson,comes as Cuomo has not officially declared\u2064 his candidacy for the 2025 election. Torres highlighted Cuomo&#8217;s\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-border-threat-so-taboo-that-few-dare-speak-of-it\/\" title=\"A Border Threat So Taboo That Few Dare Speak Of It\">past successes<\/a>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-dakota-lowers-unemployment-to-pre-pandemic-levels-after-state-rejected-lockdowns\/\" title=\"South Dakota Lowers Unemployment to Pre-Pandemic Levels After ... Rejected Lockdowns\">infrastructure improvements<\/a>, while downplaying the meaning of past sexual harassment allegations against him. Despite being \u200dunpopular\u200b among some Democratic\u2063 officials, polls indicate Cuomo might lead the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">mayoral \u2064race<\/a> if he runs. Torres, who had previously called for Cuomo&#8217;s resignation in 2021,\u2063 now\u200d envisions a comeback\u2062 for the former\u2063 governor, suggesting voters favor his \u2063return amidst dissatisfaction with current leadership. Endorsements \u2064for Cuomo are also coming \u200bfrom various Democratic clubs. Ballot access petitions for the mayoral race will be available starting February 25.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Ritchie Torres endorses Andrew Cuomo over Eric Adams for NYC mayor<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2016266\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Former New York Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3284558\/cuomo-2025-nyc-mayoral-speculation-reaches-fever-pitch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Andrew Cuomo<\/a> hasn&rsquo;t <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">launched his campaign for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3327638\/hochul-insists-fighting-perception-quid-pro-quo-adams-trump\/https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3327638\/hochul-insists-fighting-perception-quid-pro-quo-adams-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\">New York<\/a>&nbsp;City mayor ye<\/span>t, but he&rsquo;s already garnered several crucial endorsements &mdash; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-democrats-blast-israel-aid-from-us-even-after-hamas-cease-fire\/\" title=\"Progressive ... Blast Israel Aid From US Even After Hamas Cease-Fire\">latest&#038;nbsp<\/a>;from a former foe.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>On Monday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/02\/24\/us-news\/rep-ritchie-torres-endorses-mr-tough-guy-andrew-cuomo-for-nyc-mayor-in-latest-blow-to-eric-adams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">told<\/a> the <em>New York Post <\/em>that he is backing Cuomo if he runs.<\/p>\n<p>Torres is the first New York congressman to back Cuomo. With his own rumored gubernatorial ambitions in the backdrop of the decision, he could be handing Cuomo his endorsement in exchange for the former New York governor&rsquo;s nod in the future.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The two most important things we need are competence and courage,&rdquo; Torres said. &ldquo;Andrew Cuomo has the competence to govern the city. He has the courage to stand up to extremist politics &mdash; both from the far left and far right.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We don&rsquo;t need a Mr. Nice Guy,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We need a Mr. Tough Guy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Torres said he doesn&rsquo;t want to &ldquo;relitigate&rdquo; Cuomo&rsquo;s past sexual harassment accusations, which the governor has denied. He wants a comeback for Cuomo, highlighting his past infrastructure upgrades, such as the revitalization of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/supreme-court-gives-cities-more-power-to-ban-homeless-camps-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Supreme Court gives cities more power to ban homeless camps - Washington Examiner\">city&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s LaGuardia Airport and the construction of Moynihan Train Hall.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I predict the comeback story of the 2025 election will be the resurrection of Andrew Cuomo. America loves a comeback, New York loves a comeback,&rdquo; Torres said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;[Cuomo] succeeded when others have failed,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Torres <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/04\/25\/nyregion\/eric-adams-diaz-endorsement-mayor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">endorsed<\/a> Andrew Yang for New York City mayor in 2021. The same year, as Cuomo battled harassment claims that led to his resignation, Torres <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepRitchie\/status\/1370516462813769742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">called<\/a> for him to step down.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He must consider doing what is best not for himself but for the state of New York in a moment of crisis. Resignation is in the best interest of New York State,&rdquo; he said in a March 2021 statement.<\/p>\n<p>New York City Democrats running for mayor have made Cuomo their collective punching bag, with almost all, mostly sans current Mayor Eric Adams, not shying away from slamming the former governor.<\/p>\n<p>However, while his unpopularity with elected Democrats, which stems from his past sexual harassment accusations, has been heavy, New York City voters seemingly favor him for mayor despite his current absence from the race.<\/p>\n<p>Several polls have shown Cuomo out in front of the 2025 mayoral field featuring Adams, city Comptroller Brad Lander, former Comptroller Scott Stringer, and several other Democrats. An Emerson College <a href=\"https:\/\/emersoncollegepolling.com\/new-york-city-mayoral-poll-cuomo-leads-primary-adams-faces-low-support-amid-high-unfavorability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">poll<\/a> earlier this month saw him leading the field by over 20 points.<\/p>\n<p>If Cuomo enters the mayoral race, he&rsquo;s likely to be the frontrunner. Outside of Torres, he&rsquo;s earned endorsements from the Staten Island Democratic Club, the Village Reform Democratic Club, and former state Comptroller Herman Carl McCall.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3252920\/republicans-turn-next-year-governor-battle-party-2024-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>REPUBLICANS TURN TO 2025 GOVERNOR BATTLES AS PARTY LOOKS TO RIDE 2024 SUCCESS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Petitioning for ballot access in the New York City mayoral race begins Feb. 25 and is due April 3.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner <\/em>reached out to Cuomo for comment but did not receive a response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2016266\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2016266\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ritchie Torres supports Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor over Eric Adams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2405944,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cuomo-2.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[32284,36661,38349,39035,38012],"class_list":["post-2405943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-andrew-cuomo","tag-eric-adams","tag-nyc-mayor","tag-political-endorsement","tag-ritchie-torres"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cuomo-2.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2405943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2405943"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2405943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2405947,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2405943\/revisions\/2405947"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2405944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2405943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2405943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2405943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}