Abdul El-Sayed reportedly called Hasan Piker warning his rhetoric was ‘costing’ votes

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, allegedly called far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and asked him to tone down his rhetoric, according to a CNN article published Wednesday. CNN reporter Edward-Isaac Dovere wrote that although the progressive candidate has denied attempting to modulate his positions ahead of November’s election, El-Sayed has avoided discussing hot-button topics such as Israel and American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) funding. Another “concession” Dovere highlighted was El-Sayed distancing himself from Piker despite campaigning with the streamer during the primary election. The CNN reporter revealed that El-Sayed had, in fact, reached out to Piker as his comments regarding Israel caused more controversy. EL-SAYED TRIES TO PUT THE HASAN PIKER DEBATE BEHIND HIM AS MIDTERMS APPROACH “El-Sayed recently called Piker and warned his rhetoric was costing El-Sayed votes, asking him to stop, according to two people El-Sayed told about the conversation,” Dovere reported, noting that Piker declined to comment on the issue. El-Sayed has faced backlash for campaigning with Piker, who has a history of making controversial statements such as suggesting America “deserved” 9/11. Though El-Sayed repeatedly said that he did not agree with all of Piker’s beliefs, he declined to disavow
Read More