How the Kennedy Dynasty Lost Its Crown
Summary
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, lost a New York Democratic primary for Congress, finishing third with about 11% of the vote. This result highlights the decline of the Kennedy family's long-standing influence in American electoral politics.Key Facts
- Jack Schlossberg is the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy.
- He ran in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District.
- Schlossberg finished third with approximately 11% of the vote.
- The winner was state Assemblymember Micah Lasher, who got 39% of the vote.
- The Kennedy family has dominated Democratic politics for much of the 20th century.
- The last Kennedy to win federal office was Joe Kennedy III, who lost a Senate primary in 2020.
- Some Kennedys now hold appointed government positions, not elected ones.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Kennedy family member, endorsed President Donald Trump and joined his Cabinet as Health and Human Services Secretary.
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