Gay Councilman to Run Against Anti-LGBT Politician in Bid for Congress
Openly gay black councilman Ritchie Torres has announced a bid for Congress, running against the anti-LGBT politician Ruben Diaz Sr.
Diaz has a prominent campaigner against equal marriage in New York, despite his own granddaughter being a lesbian.
He also claimed earlier this year that New York City is “controlled by the homosexual community.”
“This primary presents a stark choice between a progressive new guard and a reactionary old guard,” Torres said in his campaign announcement video.
“Between an LGBT trailblazer and a vicious homophobe.
“Between a new generation of leadership and more of the same.
“Should I have the honour of serving, I’ll fight for quality health care and housing, schools and jobs. I’ll stand up for immigrants, seniors, and youth.
“I’ll fight everyday to protect our neighbourhoods from gun violence and make the Bronx a safe, decent, affordable place to live.
“My motto in life is simple: ‘If you do nothing, nothing will change’. We can build a better Bronx, but we have to do it together.”
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