Grassroots Progressive Micah Lasher Triumphs Over Political Dynasty in Manhattan Democratic Primary
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State Assembly member Micah Lasher, a champion for working people and progressive change, defeated Jack Schlossberg, scion of the Kennedy dynasty, in a Manhattan Democratic primary crowded with establishment figures.
State Assembly member Micah Lasher, a longtime advocate for social justice and the working class, secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for New York's Manhattan congressional district, overcoming Jack Schlossberg, whose campaign leaned heavily on his status as a grandson of former President John F. Kennedy. Lasher, who has worked alongside progressive stalwart Rep. Jerry Nadler and enjoyed the backing of Governor Kathy Hochul and other establishment Democrats, declared that his win would 'revamp and recharge the Democratic Party in Washington' and introduce 'bold new ideas to improve the lives of struggling Americans.'
Schlossberg, 33, conceded at a Manhattan venue, thanking his supporters and arguing that the party must embrace younger, more diverse voices who are unafraid to confront the cost-of-living crisis and defend constitutional rights. He openly acknowledged that his campaign was bankrolled by family wealth, highlighting the persistent influence of inherited privilege in American politics.
The primary also included candidates like Alex Bores, a former tech engineer who courageously challenged the unchecked power of artificial-intelligence corporations, and attorney George Conway, a former Republican who broke ranks to help found an anti-Trump movement. Endorsements reflected the establishment’s divisions, with Rep. Nadler supporting Lasher and former Rep. Carolyn Maloney backing Bores.
With Democrats making up about two-thirds of registered voters in the district, Lasher’s victory signals a strong mandate for progressive change as he heads into the November general election.
