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Ritchie Torres: We don’t need a Mr. Nice Guy. We need a Mr. Tough Guy.

On the recordMarch 2, 2025
We don’t need a Mr. Nice Guy. We need a Mr. Tough Guy.
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Ritchie Torres
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Torres supports Cuomo's tough approach to leadership.

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