Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated that she would debate anyone, and, when an offer was made, she made it about sexism
(Fox News) Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro challenged democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to a debate, offering to donate $10,000 to her campaign if she accepted — but it triggered a sparring match online.
Shapiro initially tweeted a video on Wednesday in which he mocked Democratic National Committee chairperson Tom Perez for calling Ocasio-Cortez, a New York congressional candidate, the “future of the Democratic Party,â€Â before issuing his challenge.
“Miss Ocasio-Cortez, I’m really excited that you’ve been elevated to that position and I would love to have a real conversation with you about the issues. You’ve noted that you think Republicans are afraid to debate you or talk to you or discuss the issues with you,†Shapiro said.
“Not only am I eager to discuss the issues with you, I’m willing to offer $10,000 to your campaign, today, for you to come on our Sunday special,†he continued. “We can have an hour long conversation about all the topics under the sun, really probe your belief system.â€
Here’s how she responded
Just like catcalling, I don’t owe a response to unsolicited requests from men with bad intentions.
And also like catcalling, for some reason they feel entitled to one. pic.twitter.com/rsD17Oq9qe
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) August 10, 2018
To which Shapiro responded
Discussion and debate are not “bad intentions.†Slandering someone as a sexist catcaller without reason or evidence does demonstrate cowardice and bad intent, however.
We shouldn’t be surprised that AOC would refuse to debate her beliefs, nor go down the sexism route, because, really, even her discussions with friendly media have turned into dumpster fires they’re so bad.
