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Electoral humiliation for a Kennedy

A poor third place finish for a Kennedy. And in the State of New York, no less -- the state where former Attorney General Bobby Kennedy served as US Senator. from his election in November 1964 until his assassination almost four years later.  The primary campaign for the Democratic nomination to be the Congress critter from the 12th district NY -- midtown Manhattan, along with both the upper East and West sides -- was the first ever political campaign for Jack Schlossberg.  Schlossberg is the son of Caroline Kennedy, and so he is the grandson of a President and the grand-nephew of the aforesaid AG and Senator.  Whatever.  Micah Lasher won with 39 percent of the vote. The second-place finisher was Alex Bores, with 35 percent. Schlossberg was far behind with just 10 percent. George Conway was in the mix, too.  [At least Schlossberg beat Conway].  Voting turnout was likely key here.  Lasher drew his strength from the Upper West side (pictured) where votin...