Greene Skips Ossoff Showdown

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene declined a debate challenge issued by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding the Green New Deal. The challenge came after Greene criticized the plan and AOC responded on social media. Greene, through a spokesperson, dismissed the invitation, calling AOC "delusional" and stating that Greene focuses on representing her constituents in Georgia, implying a debate wouldn't serve that purpose. The spokesperson also pointed to Greene's questioning of Special Counsel Robert Hur regarding President Biden's handling of classified documents as an example of her work. Ocasio-Cortez had previously called Greene "deeply unserious" and suggested the debate after Greene falsely claimed the Green New Deal involved retrofitting buildings to remove meat consumption. AOC emphasized the Green New Deal is an aspirational plan to address climate change and economic inequality and expressed willingness to debate its merits. The exchange highlights the stark ideological differences between the two congresswomen and underscores the continued political polarization surrounding climate change policy. While a debate could have potentially illuminated their contrasting viewpoints, Greene's refusal suggests a strategic decision to avoid engaging directly with AOC on the issue. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-declines-challenge-005550094.html