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“This Guy Is MENTALLY UNFIT To Serve In Congress!” – Jose Vega on Ritchie Torres

2025-09-19 News & Politics
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Activist Jose Vega Challenges Incumbent Ritchie Torres Amid Bronx Neglect and Foreign Policy Alignment

Discover why Bronx activist Jose Vega criticizes Congressman Ritchie Torres for prioritizing foreign investments over local constituent crises, and analyze Vega’s strategic decision regarding running as an independent versus challenging the incumbent in the Democratic primary.

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  • Highlight Ritchie Torres' stock investments in defense contractors linked to Israeli operations.
  • Reveal data showing constituents in NY-15 often do not recognize their incumbent Congressman.
  • Detail Jose Vega's argument equating the neglect of the Bronx to accelerated policy seen in Gaza.

This discussion features candidate Jose Vega detailing his independent campaign against Ritchie Torres in New York’s 15th Congressional District. The core focus is challenging Torres’ dedication to Israel and alleged inattention to the Bronx, which Vega frames as the poorest district in the nation. Listeners gain insight into the tactical choice between running strictly as an independent or attempting a primary challenge to disrupt the Democratic establishment’s default win.

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Bronx activist Jose Vega — now running as an independent for New York’s 15th Congressional District — criticizes incumbent Ritchie Torres for strong pro-Israel positions, stock investments in defense contractors, and alleged indifference to Bronx needs. Vega tells guest hosts Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show that he has released street videos showing many constituents don’t recognize Torres and uses those clips to argue Torres is out of touch and beholden to outside donors. Keaton, Russell and Jose discuss whether he should challenge Torres in the Democratic primary or run as an independent, with Vega leaning independent but open to a primary challenge if no one else steps up. The conversation broadens into a critique of the two-party system, oligarch influence, and political performativity versus real local service. Follow Russell Dobular on Twitter: https://twitter.com/russelldobular Follow Keaton Weiss on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thatkeaton Due Dissidence on Substack: https://substack.com/@duedissidence Follow Jose Vega on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosBtrigga Support Jose Vega’s campaign: https://votevega.nyc/ Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@malcolmnicoll1165 2025-09-19

Like all corrupted career politicians, Torres is a sociopath.

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@karenz1634 2025-09-19

Beautiful work guys, expose these fraudsters. End the political gravy train.

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@Toddis 2025-09-19

I expect that in the near future, a politician accepting money from AIPAC will be a total deal breaker

45 15 replies
@jaimhaas5170 2025-09-19

We need a new CONGRESS for real.

32 1 replies
@Toddis 2025-09-19

I sometimes think about illegal immigrants viewing America as some promised land with infinite opportunity because of how it's portrayed in the Media Then they get here and it's completely unaffordable, there's no healthcare, the cities are falling apart, it must be a shock

20 9 replies
@Calvinmob681 2025-09-19

Jose Vega, also tell them instead of sending money for missiles, send the money to the community.

17 1 replies
@sandynoall 2025-09-19

Happy birthday Jose x

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@ianhesford 2025-09-19

Jose for everything man. Whatever it is I vote Jose. I’m writing his name in on the next presidential ballot.

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@paulj6102 2025-09-19

YES way José

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@BethClaraP 2025-09-19

Yeah!! The Bronx is getting some attention! Bronx people are the best❤❤❤❤

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