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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushed back on questions about his ties to streamer Hasan Piker, saying he wants to focus instead on issues like affordability and health care. “I’m not all that interested in having a conversation about a Twitch streamer, forgive me, when people can’t afford... show more

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Stephen_Kaus23 hours ago

How about El-Sayed says, "I strongly disagree with Piker on many of his statements that you hear about, but I agree with him on other issues and campaigning with him helped me reach people that I otherwise couldn't" Telling people they shouldn't ask the question is repellent.

Scott Stasak22 hours ago

Fuck this guy, he is trying to deflect from his relationship with a truly disgusting person. He invited this ‘Twitch’ streamer to be part of his campaign. America, if you haven’t figured it out yet AES is POS human that doesn’t deserve to hold any office!

Robert ⚾23 hours ago

Trash questioning to begin with. Ask about policy!

James Ritter23 hours ago

Abdul campaigned with antisemitic American hating Piker throughout his primary. Notice Abdul won’t condemn Hasan Piker directly by name because they both share the same radical ideology. #MISEN

hi19 hours ago

He's not interested because he doesn't want to take accountability for his beliefs.

blanche197723 hours ago

Trump and Mike did this:

Joe Morelli23 hours ago

of course you're not

RAGIN CAJUN20 hours ago

@CBSNews Nothing to see here, look over there! DEFLECTION!

JWF20 hours ago

Too bad, bitch. He's all yours.

westsider19 hours ago

@CBSNews Communist Broadcasting System

Paul Stelter23 hours ago

"I'm sure you don't want to talk about a Twitch streamer, but you have to remember Bari Weiss is my boss."

Alex Gaston20 hours ago

@CBSNews Islamic terrorist

JacobinNoir2319 hours ago

Yes. he was perfect here. The media that obsesses about Piker never asks the GOP about Loomer.

Sanity Lane20 hours ago

CBS, the media and Republicans want to ignore talking about Trump's cognitive decline, lies and crimes. Be better. Do better.

Creekdog🌴🛰️🌴23 hours ago

right and CBS doesnt even want to mention this collossal f up by Trump Adm and Kushner.

Imjstsyn Luc23 hours ago

Loser

DJ JC20 hours ago

@CBSNews Abdul is a bigot

Paul Blakeman22 hours ago

Why didn't you ask why his wife won't take Medicare patients. Why didn't you ask him how they will pay for the trillions it would cost. Why didn't you ask why he campaigned and partied with someone who said America deserved 9/11. He is a DSA supporter and hates America. SHAME

blanche197723 hours ago

lol Talk about a streamer while Trump causes this:

Diversity Counts22 hours ago

It's so sad that once-great media are becoming a cattle channel for fucking Israel. Do they know that middle-class America supports what this dude advocates on 90% of the big issues? ☑️Medicare for All. ☑️Cut ICE spending. ☑️Tax the rich. ☑️Fuck Israel.

TBCLE20 hours ago

@CBSNews He didn’t push back. He just changed the subject. He is a dirty hadji

Nashville Tea Party19 hours ago

Here is AOC making googly eyes at Hasan "America deserved 911" Piker (at Mamdani's victory party)

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