Ocasio-Cortez Slams Conservative Commentator
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, challenged Ocasio-Cortez to a debate and offered her campaign $10,000 if she participated. Shapiro, called a provocative gladiator by The New York Times, has embraced deeply conservative views and built his image as a millennial firebrand.
Miss Ocasio-Cortez, Im really excited that youve been elevated to that position and I would love to have a real conversation with you about the issues, Shapiro said in a video invitation on Twitter. Youve noted that you think Republicans are afraid to debate you or talk to you or discuss the issues with you. Not only am I eager to discuss the issues with you, Im willing to offer $10,000 to your campaign today for you to come on our Sunday special.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shot back at a conservative commentator on Twitter Thursday, comparing his invitation to debate him with a solicitation from a catcaller on the street.
I dont owe a response to unsolicited requests from men with bad intentions, Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic candidate for Congress in New Yorks 14th District, wrote. And also like catcalling, for some reason they feel entitled to one.
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