Opinion Assails Jack Schlossberg's NY-12 Bid as Democrats Cling to 1 Kennedy Dynasty
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Updated · The New York Times · May 29
Opinion Assails Jack Schlossberg's NY-12 Bid as Democrats Cling to 1 Kennedy Dynasty
1 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 29
New York Times opinion writers cast Jack Schlossberg’s run for New York’s 12th District as a fresh example of entitlement and nepotism rather than a needed Democratic renewal.
The critique points to reports that the JFK grandson skipped weekly strategy meetings, disappeared for long stretches and still found time for daily Hudson swims or paddleboarding.
It argues the problem extends beyond 1 candidate: Democratic circles still treat the Kennedy name as a political credential, often substituting family aura for serious vetting.
For the party, the column says, embracing another Kennedy risks reinforcing an image of elitist, well-connected insiders at a moment Democrats need to project openness to the future.
Can a chaotic campaign still convince voters of a candidate's leadership potential in an anti-elitist age?
Does a famous last name create a 'confidence halo' that obscures a candidate's actual ability to lead?