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SemaforApr 15, 2026Local News

The fizzling of Piker-gate shows cancel culture may be over for campaigns

Abdul El-Sayed's campaign reported a surge in fundraising after he held a rally with controversial streamer Hasan Piker.

The fizzling of Piker-gate shows cancel culture may be over for campaigns
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A controversy over Twitch streamer Hasan Piker's involvement in a Michigan Senate primary suggests that political 'cancel culture' is losing its potency as voters prioritize engagement over distancing from controversial influencers.

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