Democrats thought tying Abdul El-Sayed to pro-Palestinian streamer Hasan Piker would derail his insurgent campaign in Michigan, but it backfired. Now, the race has become a key battle in the fight between the party establishment and progressive left. https://mondoweiss.net/2026/07/how-hasan-piker-helped-boost-abdul-el-sayed-in-michigan-and-what-it-tells-us-about-the-state-of-the-democratic-party/