"Lasher is running for Congress in the June 23 Democratic primary for the smallest, richest, most educated district in the country, the one that Jerrold Nadler is leaving after 34 years."
"It's so liberal that whoever wins the primary will likely get to keep the seat as long as they want. It's so rich that whoever wins will have considerable power in Congress."
"Lasher has spent his entire life in Manhattan, except for a semester at NYU spent in London, where he roomed with the comedian Aziz Ansari."
"At 15, while he was at Stuyvesant High School, he worked on a state assembly member's campaign for Manhattan borough president."
Micah Lasher is a candidate for Congress in New York's Twelfth District, which is known for its wealth and liberalism. The district is expected to favor the primary winner, as it has historically supported Democratic candidates. Lasher has a long history in Manhattan and politics, starting from a young age. He has worked with notable political figures and has a background in political consulting. His personal life includes a family and a unique living situation, reflecting his deep roots in the area.
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