The musical Hamilton is not only exceedingly popular in New York, but taken too seriously by New York’s congressional candidates.
In a gaffe which has now trending, Democratic primary challenger Oliver Rosenberg confused lines from Hamilton with the real Alexander Hamilton during a debate with incumbent Jerry Nadler, The Gothamist reported.
Rosenberg and Nadler, both competing to represent the 10th District of New York, appeared on the Brian Lehrer Show on Monday.
An awkward silence followed a rant where Rosenberg said “I can’t get my bagels and schmear. We want our bagels back” launched him into an impassioned speech:
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator, writer, and star of Hamilton said these words during the 2015 Wesleyan commencement address he gave.
It did him no favors, as Nadler easily defeated him on Tuesday.

