Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=eXKym9M2C5b Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Hasan Piker on his endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate [nO3u80P9uo0] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the country. It drew national attention when controversial political commentator Hasan Piker rallied with Abdul El-Sayed on college campuses. Piker has millions of followers on social media, largely made up of people under the age of 30. The move was immediately met with condemnation from El-Sayed’s opponents – Congresswoman Haley Stevens, and State Senator Mallory McMorrow. Since then, El-Sayed has steadily risen in the polls. In a conversation this week, WDET’s Russ McNamara asked Piker what he seeks in an ideal candidate. q0NGWCBXSCJ I03zVnbjgR9 P7mKUJli2Tv Dso7MMpRi7r WojQETRZf9G
The race for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race has been one of the most fascinating in the country. It drew national attention when controversial political commentator Hasan Piker rallied with Abdul El-Sayed on college campuses. Piker has millions of followers on social media, largely made up of people under the age of 30. The move was immediately met with condemnation from El-Sayed’s opponents – Congresswoman Haley Stevens, and State Senator Mallory McMorrow. Since then, El-Sayed has steadily risen in the polls. In a conversation this week, WDET’s Russ McNamara asked Piker what he seeks in an ideal candidate. q0NGWCBXSCJ I03zVnbjgR9 P7mKUJli2Tv Dso7MMpRi7r WojQETRZf9G