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Jack Schlossberg Accuses Rivals of Billionaire Backing in Election

3/29/2026

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Jack Schlossberg, a Manhattan candidate and grandson of President John F. Kennedy, accuses Democratic rivals of being funded by billionaires and AI companies to buy the election.
He identifies Assemblyman Micah Lasher as a target, noting Lasher's backing from former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Lasher remains a front-runner in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, while Schlossberg's campaign faces competition from George Conway and Republican nominee Caroline Shinkle.

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Jack Schlossberg, a Manhattan candidate and grandson of President John F. Kennedy, accuses Democratic rivals of being funded by billionaires and AI companies to buy the election.
He identifies Assemblyman Micah Lasher as a target, noting Lasher's backing from former Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Lasher remains a front-runner in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, while Schlossberg's campaign faces competition from George Conway and Republican nominee Caroline Shinkle.