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18. Micah Lasher (has also filed) to run for Congress.

Wed Nov 12, 2025, 02:14 AM

Nov 12

The Assembly member is Rep. Jerry Nadler’s favorite for his seat, and Nadler’s chief of staff is doubling as Lasher’s campaign treasurer.

https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2025/09/micah-lasher-files-run-congress/407888/

((P.S. Micah Lasher is related to a high school classmate of mine.))

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John F. Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress [View all] ificandream Nov 11 OP

I'm sure this will prompt a calm and reasoned discussion. RandySF Nov 11 #1

Link Omaha Steve Nov 11 #2

Oh geez, i was a kid. I would lear that right now Trueblue1968 Nov 11 #3

As long as he doesn't take after RFK Jr, I'd consider him. Silent Type Nov 11 #4

He doesn't. 3catwoman3 Nov 11 #5

He doesn't and he won't. sheshe2 Nov 12 #9

Of Course Not.. no one "takes after" the Cha Nov 12 #12

He is nothing like his first cousin at all. sheshe2 Nov 12 #16

Mahalo!.. That's the kind of attitude I Cha Nov 12 #19

Notice how they don't report his age? Akakoji Nov 11 #6

He's only 32, but looks older. His campaign ad is good: SunSeeker Nov 12 #17

Yes. America is looking to the Kennedys for leadership Justice Brandeis Nov 12 #7

Like RFK Jr. is such a star! Ocelot II Nov 12 #8

Why? sheshe2 Nov 12 #10

Thank You! Cha Nov 12 #14

YW electric_blue68 Nov 12 #15

It seems you know Nothing about Cha Nov 12 #13

Micah Lasher (has also filed) to run for Congress. elleng Nov 12 #18

Excellent. twodogsbarking Nov 12 #20

Great news. (nt) Paladin Nov 12 #21

Great. Wish I could vote for him question everything Thursday #22

He's great! flamingdem Thursday #23