Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has distanced himself from Hasan Piker, the contentious left-wing streamer, revealing on Wednesday that he has "no plans" to campaign with Piker, according to an interview with Semafor. Piker's recent comments about American Jews have drawn considerable criticism, causing some Democrats to urge El-Sayed to distance himself from the controversial streamer.

Despite this, El-Sayed maintains that the association is a nonissue in the current election, highlighting more pressing concerns such as groceries, healthcare, and the affordability of activities like youth sports. Some Michigan Democrats, including Democratic Rep. Hillary Scholten and House candidate Jeremy Moss, have expressed reservations about El-Sayed's ties to Piker, with Scholten stating she may not endorse El-Sayed.

However, El-Sayed remains open to conversations with Moss, who also vowed not to support Senate Republican nominee Mike Rogers. The controversy over Piker's involvement has caused frustration among some Democrats, who see it as a distraction from their efforts to flip several House districts and hold onto Sen. Gary Peters' seat.