Rising up the progressive Democratic ranks faster than some can say her name, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s 14th District, continues to prove she’s not going to be playing any games. In just 24 hours, Ocasio-Cortez blasted CNN late night news pundit Chris Cuomo, then shut down conservatives Ryan Saavedra and Ben Shapiro, who mocked her for not responding to a debate challenge. Here is the quote from her tweet.
“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.”
Here is the exchange on Twitter.
Shapiro wasn’ hatppy with Ocasio-Cortez’s comparison. HuffPo reports:
Her comments came after 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, 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,” Shapiro said in a video invitation on Twitter. “You’ve 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, I’m willing to offer $10,000 to your campaign today for you to come on our Sunday special.”
Shapiro fired back at Ocasio-Cortez following her tweet on Thursday, saying “slandering someone as a sexist catcaller without reason or evidence does demonstrate cowardice and bad intent.”
“I’m sure your media sycophants will eat it up,” he concluded.
Yes, we having it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Ben. It’s delicious.
Don’t forget to check out Daily Kos contributor Egberto Willies’ piece on Ocasio-Cortez and his interview with her at Netroots Nation this month. You can read that great article here.
