Bloomberg endorses former aide in crowded New York House race
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed his former aide, Micah Lasher, in a New York House race.
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed state Rep. Micah Lasher in the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District. Bloomberg, a Democrat, announced his support for Lasher, his former aide, on Thursday via the social platform X. Bloomberg stated that "New Yorkers need representatives" who can address "extraordinary challenges both at home and abroad." The article does not provide specific data or systems affected, or documented consequences beyond the endorsement itself.
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