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Rep. Torres Criticizes Progressive Democrats For Election Loss Analysis

Rep. Ritchie Torres in meeting

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., recently expressed his views on the Democratic Party's response to the recent election results. Torres criticized progressive Democrats for attributing the election outcome to factors such as white supremacy, patriarchy, and misogyny. He emphasized that labeling voters of color as white supremacists would not help in bringing them back to the Democratic Party but could potentially drive them towards supporting Trump.

Torres highlighted the importance of attracting voters rather than repelling them, stating that condescension is a significant turn-off for voters and can lead to electoral consequences. He also pointed out that the Democratic Party had alienated a significant number of minority voters, which could have contributed to their electoral setbacks.

He warns that labeling voters of color as white supremacists could drive them towards Trump.
Torres criticizes attributing election outcomes to white supremacy, patriarchy, and misogyny.
Torres stresses the importance of avoiding condescension towards voters.

In a separate post, Torres linked pro-Palestinian protests and the movement to defund the police as factors that may have influenced Vice President Kamala Harris' loss. As a vocal supporter of Israel, Torres raised concerns about these issues impacting the Democratic Party's electoral performance.

Overall, Torres' comments shed light on the internal debates within the Democratic Party regarding the interpretation of election results and the strategies needed to appeal to a diverse range of voters. His perspective underscores the complexities and challenges faced by the party in navigating issues of race, identity, and policy positions in the current political landscape.

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