In a surprise upset, Jack Schlossberg, a member of the esteemed Kennedy family and political newcomer, has fallen short in his bid for a congressional seat in New York. Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, faced off against state Assembly Member Micah Lasher in a hotly contested Democratic primary for an open congressional district. Despite his family's storied history in politics, Schlossberg's inexperience and lack of a well-established campaign may have contributed to his loss. The outcome marks a significant setback for the Kennedy family's hopes of regaining a foothold in national politics.
Kennedy family scion and political novice Jack Schlossberg lost Tuesday to New York state Assembly Member Micah Lasher, in a closely watched and crowded Democratic primary for an open congressional ...