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Bores and Lasher Lead Crowded Race for Nadler's Manhattan Seat
5D AGOUSNY-12 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Bores and Lasher Lead Crowded Race for Nadler's Manhattan Seat

What's the gist?

Assemblyman Alex Bores and Micah Lasher are neck-and-neck in polling to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler, while Kennedy grandson Jack Schlossberg trails despite early name recognition in the Manhattan-based 12th District race.

Context

Jerry Nadler is retiring after decades representing Manhattan's 12th District, triggering a competitive Democratic primary in one of the nation's safest blue seats that includes Midtown, Upper East Side, and other wealthy neighborhoods.

Election moment

This moment is part of NY-12 Democratic Primary. It references Nina Schwalbe, Patrick Timmins, Chris Diep, George Conway, Laura Dunn, Micah Lasher, Alex Bores, Jack Kennedy Schlossberg. It appears on the Elections tab and uses the election lean dock.

Positive takes

Policy Experience Matters. Bores brings legislative expertise with 30 bills passed and groundbreaking AI regulation, showing he can deliver results on complex tech issues that affect constituents' futures.
Labor Coalition Building. Bores has secured endorsements from 10 unions and the state AFL-CIO, demonstrating strong support from working people who make the city run day-to-day.
Fresh Leadership Energy. At 35, Bores represents generational change while offering substantive policy proposals on AI taxation and worker protections that address modern economic challenges.

Negative takes

Establishment Influence. Lasher's ties to Bloomberg and Hochul suggest he represents the same political machine dynamics that some voters want to move beyond in this changing district.
Celebrity Politics Risk. Schlossberg's Kennedy name recognition may overshadow policy substance, raising questions about whether fame or experience should drive congressional representation.
Tech Industry Resistance. Major tech companies are reportedly opposing Bores' candidacy, potentially signaling his AI regulations could face significant corporate pushback if implemented nationally.
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Social takes
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    @socialconcarne.bsky.social · Bluesky · Negative take
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