Rep. Debbie Dingell just delivered the purest distillation of modern Democratic strategy: principles are optional, popularity is mandatory, and a solid set of biceps apparently seals the deal.
Appearing on a midterms panel, the longtime Michigan Democrat was pressed about progressive Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed sharing stages with radical Twitch streamer Hasan Piker. Rather than condemn the guy whose greatest hits include defending Hamas over Israel, calling certain Orthodox Jews “inbred,” and declaring America “deserved” 9/11, Dingell offered a masterclass in shrugs.
And gross.
Watch:
Debbie Dingell has the best Hasan take to date: I don’t get it. I don’t agree with him. I’m not defending what he’s said. But he’s popular, especially with young people, and he’s hot. So it is what it is. C’est la vie. pic.twitter.com/iaWYIlvdIN
— Brendan Hartnett (@BrendanHartnett) August 6, 2026
C'est la vie.
Bleh.
"Hot" 😅 pic.twitter.com/tWEh8s43cL
— Sour Patch Mom ن (@sourpatchlyds) August 7, 2026
She doesn’t get it but she endorsed him. She’s as bad as he is.
— Barbara Winston 🇺🇸 (@BarbaraS370) August 7, 2026
She's even worse because she also thinks he's hot.
The best take? The Ds are in big trouble.
— Tracey Williams (@Traceyw248) August 7, 2026
@DebDingell really is an idiot. Thanks why you don’t do hereditary seats. Michigan isn’t sending their best and brightest.
— Taro Tsujimoto (@LegendofTaro183) August 7, 2026
And they haven't in a long, long time.
lol he’s hot? Cougar Dingell reporting for duty 🫡
— Chewy Yorkie (@ChewyYorkie) August 6, 2026
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Bleh again.
Dingell’s candor is almost refreshing in its cynicism. No high-minded defense of “engaging the youth.” No tortured attempt to separate the message from the messenger. Just a blunt admission that in today’s Democratic ecosystem, looks and follower counts outrank everything else. Principles? Those are for the old party that no longer exists.
Welcome to the new one: hot takes, hotter streamers, and zero shame.
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