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Ask Congressman David Jolly (R-FL) and Congressman Alan Grayson (D-FL) about the issues that are most important to you -- then vote and tell others! Watch the Florida Open Debate for U.S. Senate right here on Monday, April 25, at 7:00 pm EDT. All questions will be chosen from among those that receive the most votes online.
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56

What are you going to do about Guantanamo bay?

What are you going to do about the human rights abuses that occur/ occurred there and what are you going to do to make sure these abuses never occur again.

Submitted by: julia m. from CO
April 24, 2016, 2:59 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
54

Will you stop minting coins, that cost more to produce than they are worth?

It costs 1.7 cents to make a penny, and 8 to make a nickel. It is also proven to be more cost effective to switch the main currency away from easily damaged bills, to coins.
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Submitted by: KenDSweeney from WI
April 21, 2016, 9:50 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
193

Do you support an amendment that holds officials accountable.

Too many times we see elected officials do everything but show up for work. Gov shut down. If I did not show up for work after some days I would be fired. They should be held to the same standard.

Submitted by: Paula Jacko from IL
April 22, 2016, 7:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
481

Will you end the NSA's ILLEGAL SURVEILLANCE? Is Snowden a hero?

FACT:The Patriot Act did not stop ANY terrorism. In a GOP debate,Rubio tipped off that there are STILL classified programs collecting ALL data on Americans What will you do to end it once & for all?

Submitted by: BenHeinrich from DE
April 21, 2016, 10:59 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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Do you support completely open Primaries?

The Primary process is essentially controlled by the 2 Parties, the Democrats and Republicans. In States w/ closed Primaries, Independents are not allowed to vote in either Primary.

Submitted by: CosmicChuck from NM
April 19, 2016, 11:33 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
645

Would you support ending the Senate filibuster rule?

It is time to enable all bills submitted to the Senate to be voted upon.

Submitted by: Marty from CO
April 20, 2016, 7:13 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
113

Would you prioritize reducing homelessness before accepting any foreign refugee?

Almost 2 million homeless need our help in the United States.

Submitted by: Dreadnaught from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:12 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
334

What is your position on Citizens United and how are you funding your campaign?

If you are relying on Corp or Special Interests please justify the relationship and how you will ensure you will not be influenced. Did you try to get grassroots funding? Why/not?

Submitted by: Sedef from CA
April 21, 2016, 11:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1225

Should the government be profiting off of student loan debt?

Currently 45% of the Federal financial assets are held as student loan debts. Should the government profit or continue to risk 17% default rate on these loans?
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Submitted by: Joe Brown from FL
April 19, 2016, 12:18 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
881

What are you going to do to help unions regain their strength in America?

Unions help EVERYONE and everyone ESPECIALLY the middle class benefits from their strength. What will you do to help them fight against corporate greed and corruption?

Submitted by: levi from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
136

What is your reaction to the State Dpt's latest report on Israeli occupation?

in 2014, Israel was 2nd biggest receiver of all U.S Economic and military assistance, even though it is in violation of the fourth Geneva Convention and other treaties.

Submitted by: g.Forest from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:28 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
20

Would you promote government efficiency and justice?

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GREAT DANGER! Would you promote government efficiency and justice by: urging to prosecute/eliminate “Official misconduct- government gang- MURDER- fraud- crime- injustice networks” o

Submitted by: DR LIH YOUNG from MD
April 24, 2016, 4:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
27

Would you support greatly expanding our foreign aid budget?

While Bernie Sanders discusses income inequality in the US, the greatest inequality exists around the world. What would you do to help the poor in developing countries.
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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:46 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
268

What are your thoughts on proportional representation?

Are you open to ending the two party system and allowing freer elections? Is this a bill or amendment that you would sign and/or support?

Submitted by: Joaquin M. from TX
April 19, 2016, 9:04 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
139

If the government owns patents on cannabis how can it have no medical value?

Please examine the link for a sample of medical patents for cannabis including ones owned by the US government. They cannot claim no medical value when they own the patents.
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Submitted by: Jeffrey D Lee from SC
April 21, 2016, 11:20 p.m.
Issue area: Health
541

Will you both release your tax returns in the interest of open government?

Presidential and Senate candidate regularly release their tax returns, often going back ten or more years. Will you both promise to do the same?

Submitted by: Sarah Rodriguez from FL
April 19, 2016, 7:40 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
345

Why are there 40,000 american troops in Germany 71 years after the war finished?

No money for extra police, no money for schools but we pump taxpayer money into the strongest economy in Europe?!

Submitted by: butseriously
April 21, 2016, 4:45 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
71

Do we need to save democracy from capitalism?

Hillary said, sometimes we need to save capitalism from itself. Is this one of those times? Is the problem systemic or bad actors?

Submitted by: Arthur L. from WA
April 22, 2016, 11:15 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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Why is hateful speech tolerated by some and not by others?

How is it that D. Trump gets away with obvious hateful speech and not held accountable and others do not. He should be arrested for some of the things he has said against others for just being.

Submitted by: Paula Jacko from IL
April 22, 2016, 11:13 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
39

What will you do to promote private financing programs such as PACE?

PACE stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy. It allows for property owners, commercial and residential, to improve their energy cost and gain a revenue stream simultaneously while repaying the loan

Submitted by: rafaelmelendez from NJ
April 21, 2016, 9:15 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs

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