Shapiro criticizes Acton over cameras at events and debates
Ben ShapiroHost of The Ben Shapiro Show
Shapiro criticizes Acton for not debating and says she does not allow cameras at her events.
“She won't debate any of this, by the way. She doesn't even allow cameras at her events.”
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Acton's campaign limits recordings; McColley says she is hiding from voters
Acton's campaign restricted recording at some events. Jo Ingles reports that Acton cites safety concerns. McColley says the limits prevent voters from scrutinizing her words. In a separate answer about transparency, Acton says she has spent years answering voters' questions.
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Shapiro criticizes camera restrictions during a discussion of campaign issues. His statement describes a general ban; this case documents restrictions at some events.
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Publisher listing for episode2531, identifying the program and its October21 publication date.
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Shapiro criticizes Acton's views on school choice, abortion and policies concerning transgender children.
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He turns to Ramaswamy's tax and education proposals.
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Shapiro presents his claim about cameras as an additional criticism of Acton, alongside her refusal to debate.
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