WASHINGTON: The Democratic candidate for US 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 US Senate.

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The Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, responded to a barrage of criticism after Piker said U.S. Jews who support Israel could lead 'somebody' to 'take actions against…