Hasan Piker cheerleads progressives as 80-year-old senator wins six more years

Hasan Piker, a controversial Twitch streamer and far-left activist who has supported several challengers against moderate Democrats, celebrated the victory of Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., in a primary contest that pitted the 80-year-old progressive stalwart against a far younger and more centrist candidate.

"It’s very clear that the Dem voters care more about policies and having a progressive represent them in the Senate than age! Another w for our movement!" Piker wrote on X after Markey defeated Rep.