In a shocking upset, Jack Schlossberg, a member of the iconic Kennedy family and a newcomer to the world of politics, has fallen short in his bid for a congressional seat in New York. Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and nephew of Senator Ted Kennedy, was seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party, but ultimately lost to state Assembly Member Micah Lasher in a crowded and closely watched primary. The contest for the open congressional seat had drawn significant attention, with multiple candidates vying for the opportunity to represent the district in the US House of Representatives. Despite his family's storied legacy, Schlossberg's inexperience in politics may have ultimately contributed to his defeat.
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 ...
