Halloran Challenges Meng to Debate Series

City Councilman Dan Halloran is chomping at the bit to kick off the race for NY-6, and he wants a whole lot of debates across the district to get it started.

Republican Halloran challenged Democratic opponent Grace Meng to a series of five televised debates in a grab bag of Queens neighborhoods.

"This way, the entire diverse district will have a chance to hear how we would govern,” Halloran said in a statement. “I have a plan to create jobs, cut taxes and spending and get our country back on track from day one. My opponent, best as I can tell, has recycled statements from liberal special interest groups. By debating me, she can fill us in on what she’d actually do if she were elected. She hasn’t told us much of anything yet.”

A spokesperson for Meng said the Assembly member would be more than happy to join Halloran for a series of debates, hopefully organized by local civic organizations in neighborhoods that comprise the district. 

"Assemblywoman Meng will gladly debate Dan Halloran and his support for the radical, ultraconservative, Republican agenda, including his plans to privatize Social Security, pass the Ryan Budget and continue the failed economic policies focused on supporting the wealthiest one percent of Americans," the spokesperson said. 

The two before Meng won the Democratic primary last month.