Uncommon Ground with Van Jones Hope for the Democratic Party with Rep. Ritchie Torres (Season 1, Episode 48)
Podcast Episode | 47 min | Talk-Show

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Uncommon Ground with Van Jones

Hope for the Democratic Party with Rep. Ritchie Torres (Season 1, Episode 48)

Podcast Episode | 47 min | Talk-Show

Congressman Ritchie Torres is a pragmatic progressive who stands out among a new generation of leaders. He is often compared to a young Barack Obama, and in this interview you'll see why. At the age of 25, Ritchie became the youngest ...See moreCongressman Ritchie Torres is a pragmatic progressive who stands out among a new generation of leaders. He is often compared to a young Barack Obama, and in this interview you'll see why. At the age of 25, Ritchie became the youngest elected official and the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to office in the Bronx. Now age 34, Ritchie is still too young to be president. That said, he is making major legislative strides and his future is bright. Ritchie shares stories about growing up in the South Bronx and how his working-class upbringing has influenced the way he thinks about the Democratic Party. He shares his views on the two camps inside the his party, and discusses the issues he thinks Americans are focused on as they near the midterm elections. Tune in to hear a fresh and nuanced political perspective. This may be the first time you're hearing of Ritchie Torres. It most certainly will not be the last. See less