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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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499

Has Florida's drug testing program for welfare and food stamp recipients worked?

Was the program effective in saving Florida taxpayers money? Is this initiative fiscally conservative? Does this initiative reflect small government priorities? Is there a right to privacy issue?

Submitted by: LRinCO from CO
April 20, 2016, 11:07 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
411

Would you take steps to remove nuclear weapons from dangerous hair-trigger alert?

With Russia's deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. scandals of missile personell being negligent an accidental nuclear war could be launched, destroying our civilization, perhaps our species.

Submitted by: Thinkspeak from GA
April 19, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
443

Would you support online voting?

Physical voting is more vulnerable to fraudulent counting/reporting than a correctly implemented online voting system. The entire stock market and finance industry uses the internet. It's secure!

Submitted by: MG from NJ
April 19, 2016, 8:47 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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
520

Do you think corporations should continue to b treated as persons

Corporations enjoy legal status as individuals but are not held accountable for criminal or civil wrongs in the same manner. Its a legal fiction that has distorted the law in favor of corporations

Submitted by: mike from NY
April 22, 2016, 8:15 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
496

Do you support student loan forgiveness?

At a time where graduates are struggling to find work in their chose field, so are having difficulty with repaying student loans, I believe that they should be allowed to have their loans forgiven.

Submitted by: DJ from WA
April 21, 2016, 4:33 p.m.
Issue area: Education
586

Why should someone, who lives paycheck to paycheck, vote for you?

Please talk about ur relationship w banks, ur own struggles w money, ur understanding of what QOL is like living on $12 phr, b4 taxes, paying for healthcare, mortgage, food. Bcuz I find it impossible.

Submitted by: Genofeve from PA
April 19, 2016, 8:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
412

Is right for Senators to be paid a salary for the rest of their life.

If a normal citizens job ends they do not continue to be paid for life, why should Senators and Congress leaders? Cutting this off would help with the deficit!!!

Submitted by: Mr. J from FL
April 24, 2016, 7:25 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
441
Submitted by: Andy W from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:29 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
270

Is the Military Industrial Complex too powerful?If so, how would you curb ?

No one is asking about the MIC AND its enormous power to influence the direction of our democracy. Military contractors have practically free reign to abuse, not report and run wild.

Submitted by: drt123 from KY
April 22, 2016, 8:51 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
423

How to assure that all companies pay their fair share of taxes on business in US

Use of foreign corp. registrations and tax laws for business in USA avoiding taxes in the USA

Submitted by: fair game
April 24, 2016, 6:42 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
390

What reasons do you have to support or reject the TPP?

What, if anything, would cause you to change your vote? For example, if against TPP but there is the threat of gov't shutdown?

Submitted by: Todd L. from MI
April 24, 2016, 1:11 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
417

Will you reform the USDA Wildlife Services?

The USDA wildlife services are good when it eradicates invasive species. Recently it's been culling many of our native species, including protected ones, and acting very shady. It's time for a reform.
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Submitted by: Casey P. from TX
April 20, 2016, 11:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
280

What will you do to increase police accountability in the state of Florida?

With so many high profile shootings of unarmed black men in Florida( Trayvon Martin, Corey Jones, too name a few)there must be reform in police and it is necessary to hold law enforcement accountable.

Submitted by: Thuku from VA
April 24, 2016, 3:58 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
314

How would you end the monopolistic influence of Comcast and FPL in Florida?

Comcast and FPL have so much influence in Florida that they're creating an environment that stifles competition and causes Floridians to pay more for services, like electricity and broadband.

Submitted by: Flavio from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:36 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
484

Do you care that people convicted of crimes in the past can't find employment?

People that have been convicted of crimes in the past have almost No chance of obtaining employment which is the Main cause of recidivism. How or would you do anything to improve this issue?

Submitted by: Guy T from NC
April 21, 2016, 1:28 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
254

What will you do to help those with mental illness and/or disabilities?

Mental illness and disabilities are a very real and, seemingly, a growing problem in our country, due to inadequate nutrition, pollution, and child neglect (by parents, teachers, and doctors).

Submitted by: Megan J. Hutton from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:41 a.m.
Issue area: Health
362

How will you prevent Sabal Trail pipeline from contaminating Floridan Aquifer?

The 515-mile Sabal Trail fracked gas pipeline is proposed for construction across sensitive sinkhole geology, as well as directly through the Floridan Aquifer. With hundreds of pipeline leaks and ...
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Submitted by: JonathanFL from FL
April 23, 2016, 12:45 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
320

Sincerely, how can money corrupt republicans, but democrats?

Years study show America is no longer a democracy. Why isn't congress listening to the American people (over 70% support a raise in the minimum wage) but corporations still get tax cuts?

Submitted by: Ricardo M. from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
357

is Bernie's political revolution going to end after the 2016 elections ?

the political revolution has relied a lot on the elections as a deadline...when normally revolutions have no time limits.what is the future of this revolution regardless to the elections ?

Submitted by: Nader from FL
April 21, 2016, 11:14 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
455

How would you stop government officials from using inaccurate information?

Oftentimes, members of the Senate and House of Representatives use inaccurate information to justify their claims, particularly in regards to climate change. This opposes logical analysis of issues.

Submitted by: IdesOfMarch from CT
April 19, 2016, 8:14 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
290
Submitted by: Ghost from VA
April 21, 2016, 3:34 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
285

Should we not eliminate the leasing of public land to big oil?

Most nations own and develop their natural resources as a public enterprise, with development limited by need and advanced planning. The revenues are placed in a national trust. Norway stands out.

Submitted by: Phillip D. from CO
April 21, 2016, 10:50 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
249

How will you address military lies about the epidemic of rape of servicewomen?

The military has recently been found to have misled Congress about the success of their internal methods of handling rape, making them appear more effective than they are. How will you protect women?

Submitted by: DizzyLizzy from FL
April 24, 2016, 8:59 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
511

Do you support increased funding for medical research?

Medical research will result in effective treatments for cancer, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, kidney and lung disease and diseases of children.

Submitted by: Paul C. from AZ
April 19, 2016, 7:38 p.m.
Issue area: Health

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