New York Gov. Kathy Hochul may have a heavyweight challenge on her hands as Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) hits the road to “embark on a listening tour and find out about the needs of New York state.” Torres said on Wednesday that the Empire State has a “leadership crisis,

She may be in denial about the depth of her vulnerabilities in 2026. In the case of Biden, instead of speaking out early, we waited until it was too late.’

Rep. Ritchie Torres Friday said Gov. Hochul is as widely unpopular as President Biden and urged Democrats to consider showing her the exit before a 2026 reelection fight.