CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE DEBATE

Monday, April 25 at 7pm EDT Rep. David Jolly (R) and Rep. Alan Grayson (D) went head-to-head and answered YOUR questions in a groundbreaking Open Debate moderated by The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur and Independent Journal Review's Benny Johnson.

Miss the debate? Click here to watch the video!

WELCOME TO THE
FLORIDA OPEN DEBATE

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.
0410298total votes
30 days 12 hrs 5 mins until the event
Displaying 908 Questions

67

What do you think about so-called "smart" public utility meters?

There is a link between pulsed RF radiation in the microwave range from public utility "smart" meters and adverse health effects.
User Submitted Citation

Submitted by: Jeanine from MI
April 20, 2016, 9:48 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
168

Should employers be allowed to opt out of insurance that covers birth control?

If so, should they also be allowed to opt out of insurance that covers Viagra and vasectomies? Why not?

Submitted by: Pwupp from NY
April 24, 2016, 2:08 p.m.
Issue area: Health
96

Fairness & equality, what does that mean socially, financially, emotionally.

Policies & legislation can b changed n different ways, by local people, courts, legislators, or Executive actions. It isn't as easy to undo bad ones as add on, to add accountability to authority.

Submitted by: Go_Bernie_Sanders from KY
April 20, 2016, 7:33 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
110

Support making corp execs who export jobs personally liable for ex-employees?

We have seen corp exec ship mfg offshore, primarily to China, "in the interest of competitiveness." They have paid themselves richly for creating competitors, leaving ex-empl in ruins. Claw back.

Submitted by: IntlGuy from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:07 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
831

Would you agree that Republican leaders, House & Senate, are guilty of sedition?

For 7+ years, Republicans have continuously undermined or disrupted the legal operation of the U.S. government. This is sedition.
User Submitted Citation

Submitted by: Steve H. from OR
April 19, 2016, 8:01 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
80

Why do both of you make decisions without polling your constituents?

No member of Congress polls their constituents before they vote on legislation. None have a forum on their web sites for constituents. How do they know what the majority of their constituents want?

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:45 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
2
Merged

Saudi Arabia &Turkey support terror groups-Should we make them stop this practice?

Per many sources including a Columbia University study, Turkey Supports ISIS. Also the Saudis support an all-star cast of terror groups in Syria & Support Al Qaeda in Yemen making them as strong as ever.

Submitted by: Howard Gold from CA
April 25, 2016, 4:36 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
207
Merged

Will you work to establish cooperative workplaces?

It's been shown that cooperative workplaces increase general happiness at the workforce, increase wages, and productivity. What would you do to support worker or consumer co-ops?

Submitted by: Christopher M from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:07 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
42

What is Democracy Spring?

and what is your main source of news?

Submitted by: B.P.
April 21, 2016, 11:20 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
43

Let's put strict reins on CPS and APS stop kidnapping our children and elder par

CPS has turned into a national nightmare, with state and local governments destroying good working class families and depriving children of their parents. This is the ultimate oppression of families.

Submitted by: Jeff from CA
April 23, 2016, 10:17 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
1586
Merged

Why don't you call out bribery for what it is instead of saying "donors"?

"Donors", Campaign contributions, and "Citizens United" are coded ways of saying bribes and bribery. Just because it got legalized doesn't UNMAKE it BRIBERY. It's a conflict of interest.

Submitted by: Kandice K Zimbleman from MA
April 19, 2016, 6:46 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
30

What do you personally believe our laws should be based upon?

Example: an existential view (religious based), a rational/logical view (may contradict constituents but it's better for them), constituents view (You always vote with your constituents regardless)

Submitted by: James Justice from FL
April 23, 2016, 2:55 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
840

Would you hold hearings for nominated officials regardless of who is President?

Such nominated officials would, for example, include Supreme Court justices and Circuit Court judges.

Submitted by: Andrew Gilbert from PA
April 19, 2016, 8 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
936

Would you support ,free education,amnesty or reduced costs for college education

The cost of education is too high in our country. Would you support amnesty for loans owed? Would you be interested in free education funded by higher taxes on wealthier people and corporates?

Submitted by: Charles T. from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:36 a.m.
Issue area: Education
35

How will you work to reduce the National debt if elected to the Senate?

Do you wish to decrease the debt or fight to decrease government spending if elected to the Senate?

Submitted by: Nikki from TN
April 23, 2016, 3:50 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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
469

Would you remove the tax exempt status on religious institutions?

billions of dollars are lost annually due to religious institutions not being taxed as the business they are.

Submitted by: Rich from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:40 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
104

How would you provide greater oversight for privatized government services?

Privatized government services are often costlier and not held to the same standards as their counter parts. Is it acceptable to you that we pay more for inferior service and lower worker pay?

Submitted by: paul from OH
April 22, 2016, 6:36 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
267

Will you endorse Tim Canova's campaign against Debbie WS?

Timothy Canova is a law professor and banking and finance expert. He is also currently challenging Debbie WS for her seat in Congress and the DNC chair.

Submitted by: Miya from NJ
April 24, 2016, 9:32 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
2927

Would you support an amendment to make voting a right of every american ?

Voting should be a right and not infringed upon by any laws

Submitted by: deone from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:48 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
189

What do you think of the idea of making voting mandatory in the U.S.?

Voting is both a right and a responsibility. Enfranchise EVERY CITIZEN. If every ballot included an option to abstain, those who choose not to participate would not have their rights infringed upon.

Submitted by: Gabrielle from WI
April 21, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
108

When the stock market crashes next, will you vote to again bail out the banks?

Despite constituents calls being 99% against, our "divisive" Congress rapidly united to bail out Goldman Sachs and other banks on their failed trades. Are you willing to promise: no more bailouts?

Submitted by: Matt from AR
April 22, 2016, 12:37 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs

Recent Activity