By JESSE BEDAYNWASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, distanced himself Monday from progressive commentator Hasan Piker, who suggested that some pro-Israel rhetoric may lead to backlash against American Jews. The controversy could complicate El-Sayed’s campaign as he tries to unify Democrats in a battleground state that will help decide control of the U.S. Senate. El Sayed is one of several Democratic candidates this year who harnessed Piker’s online megaphone to appeal to younger voters, and they appeared together at campaign events during the primary, but last week’s comments may have cooled the relationship....
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