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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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Would you be willing to stop the production of all US coins below the Quarter?

In 1857 the US ended the production of the half-penny when it had more value then today's dime. Getting rid of the penny would save the US $59 million annually. Even more with the nickel and dime.

Submitted by: Richard Diaz from TX
April 21, 2016, 11:32 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
20

How can US politic get pass ideology divisiveness and work together?

Lesson from Vietnam: you have to get past the label. US went to war with 'Nam over communist label. 3m Vietnam & 60k US deaths later, Vietnam now have higher favorability toward US than France & UK

Submitted by: Stephany Ph from NY
April 22, 2016, 1:42 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
126

Should America give an apology to the Iraqi people for George Bush' illegal war?

According to Johns Hopkins University, 650,000 Iraqi people died from the preemptive war brought on by the lies of the Bush administration.

Submitted by: emayfield from CA
April 21, 2016, 5:02 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
276
Submitted by: Laura H from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:03 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Are you for a minimum wage increase on the federal level?

If so, would you bring it up to the poverty level of $15 per hour, even if you believe it should be incremental? If instead you believe it should be incremental, how long until you would make it $15?

Submitted by: Delores P from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:10 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
252

Will you support the U.S relations with Cuba?

As a cuban anerican I worry that after Obama is gone the governmet will reverse the reborn relations with Cuba. Most cuban americans of the present support relations and want to see the embargo end.

Submitted by: fairqueen from FL
April 21, 2016, 1:22 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
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Are you willing to increase increase tax on people whose income exceed $250,000?

The Current tax rates place a heavier burden on lower and middle classes. Current tax rates place no burden at all on the top income people in our country. They can still maintain 6 or 8 homes.

Submitted by: Somebody from MI
April 20, 2016, 10:05 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
1006
Submitted by: Jakob N. from VA
April 21, 2016, 6:48 p.m.
Issue area: Health
46

Is there really such thing as dem & republican in 2016? Or since 1913?

Politicians all serve the dollar (re: lobbyists, big corporate, donor ideals) so what's the point of red VS blue? Same thing as night & day, good vs bad, right & wrong? Seriously.. wth?

Submitted by: chris ogle from IN
April 21, 2016, 12:14 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1568

What will you do to ensure safe drinking water for all Americans?

Flint Michigan isn't the only city with unsafe drinking water. We are not a third world country but it seems like the politicians in Washington DC aren't concerned enough about our health and safety.

Submitted by: Allison from WA
April 20, 2016, 3:40 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
76

Why are only 2 candidates for the Senate participating? There are more running.

There are more than 2 candidates running for the US Senate seat in Florida. If this is an open debate as the name implies, why are the other candidates not shown as participating?

Submitted by: Jim B. from FL
April 24, 2016, 12:30 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
78

How will you address all undue influence of industry on government?

This includes things such as speaking fees, big money donations, and the revolving door.

Submitted by: Riam from VA
April 22, 2016, 12:34 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
17

Do you support a flat tax? What would be exempted?

If yes, should it apply to: Purchase/sale of real estate Purchase of professional services (legal, accounting, lobby) Purchase/sale of securities or insurance Resale of goods

Submitted by: Robert Mark from TX
April 22, 2016, 11:58 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
18

Which is worse, Fascism or Communism?

Which ideology do you believe to be worse for the world & why?

Submitted by: Alex Yarkosky from PA
April 21, 2016, 6:12 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
49
Submitted by: billbot from MI
April 21, 2016, 10:06 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
152

Which system is best? US two party system or global multiparty system?

Globally, there is a multi-party system with election threshold. All parties are indepentent and power is allocated by percentage. Shouldn't the votes directly choose who becomes the next US leader?

Submitted by: Magnus Berg, Norway from NJ
April 21, 2016, 9:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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
96

Why should voters keep voting for the failed 2 party system?

According to Pew & Gallop: -most Americans don't vote -independents now outnumber Democrats and Republicans -congress has all time low voter disapproval ratings -voters want more party options.
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Submitted by: No More 2 Party System from CA
April 21, 2016, 10:51 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Do you agree Deception is dangerous to Democracy & promise to support HR14?

HR14 is House Resolution 14 which would declassify and release an entire section, 28 pages, of the Joint Congressional Report on 9/11 issued 12/02 which was redacted to keep "We, the People" DECEIVED!
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Submitted by: Lew A. (Lincoln) Welge from FL
April 20, 2016, 6:29 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
385
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Would you vote in favor of auditing the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve is the private bank that prints money and loans it to the United States on interest. In your estimation why is auditing the Fed a partisan issue and transparecy not the law yet?
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Submitted by: KnightForThePeople from FL
April 21, 2016, 8:52 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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