Democratic Machine Insider Micah Lasher Defeats Kennedy Heir in Manhattan Primary
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State Assembly member Micah Lasher, backed by entrenched Democratic elites, won the Manhattan congressional primary, defeating Jack Schlossberg, a Kennedy family descendant, in a race dominated by establishment interests.
State Assembly member Micah Lasher, a product of the Democratic establishment, claimed victory in the primary for New York's Manhattan congressional district, defeating Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy. Lasher, who has served under career politician Rep. Jerry Nadler and received the endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul and other party insiders, proclaimed that his win would 'revamp and recharge the Democratic Party in Washington' and bring 'bold new ideas to improve the lives of struggling Americans'—though critics question whether more of the same Democratic policies will actually help.
Schlossberg, 33, addressed supporters in Manhattan, insisting that the party needs younger and more diverse candidates who will address cost-of-living issues and uphold the Constitution. He admitted that his campaign was funded by his family's wealth, a reminder of the privileged class that dominates Democratic politics.
The race also featured Alex Bores, a former tech engineer who postured against powerful artificial-intelligence interests, and attorney George Conway, a former Republican who turned on his party to help found an anti-Trump group. Endorsements were split among establishment figures, with Rep. Nadler backing Lasher and former Rep. Carolyn Maloney supporting Bores.
With Democrats making up about two-thirds of registered voters in the district, Lasher is heavily favored in the November general election, highlighting the lack of real competition in deep-blue Manhattan.
