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The Guardian - US
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Bhaskar Sunkara

FOUND: Why do elite democrats fear hasan piker - What They Never Told You

a man stands with his arms crossed in front of hedges
‘The Democratic establishment’s problem isn’t Hasan Piker. It’s that they’ve run out of ideas.’ Photograph: Philip Cheung/The Guardian

Gas has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022. The president’s approval rating just fell below 40%. The war in Iran is entering its sixth week, with thousands dead and no end in sight. The strait of Hormuz is blockaded, food prices are climbing and US households are staring down hundreds of dollars in added living expenses.

So naturally, the Democratic party has found something truly urgent to focus on: a Twitch streamer.

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