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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 vote to uphold the "death tax," even though the money was already taxed?

I have no problem with my taxes increasing in order that others are empowered. I am okay with dividend income being taxed. But, the death tax is "double or tripple dipping," and it isn't fair.

Submitted by: Julie T. from CA
April 25, 2016, 12:17 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
36

Do you support or not support the regulation of the vape industry?

Vapor products, also known as e-cigarettes, have proven to be an effective harm reduction tool to get millions of Americans off cigarettes. Heavy regulation could adversely affect public health.
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Submitted by: MarkCM from OH
April 21, 2016, 6:31 p.m.
Issue area: Health
37

Why are we still using one of 3 teaching philosophies?

There are more than 3 learning types in the United States of America, yet we still cleave to the pre industrial notions of "fall in line, don't be different than the rest of us."

Submitted by: MysteryZ from MI
April 22, 2016, 11:35 a.m.
Issue area: Education
515

Do you support the use of whichever gender restroom a person identifies with?

Should people be allowed to use whichever restroom they prefer based on the gender they identify with or should people continue to use the restroom aligned with their biological gender?

Submitted by: John B. from FL
April 19, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
532

Where does ocean pollution stand in your list of priorities and why?

Marine pollution, including acidification and plastics pollution, is taking a dangerous toll on marine ecosystems. The health and economic well-being of humankind is also at stake.

Submitted by: Carly435 from WA
April 22, 2016, 1:11 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
1

What is your moral red line?

Where is the line at which you subjugate your personal morals to individual sovereignty and the limits of the law, and what could you absolutely not support, legislatively?

Submitted by: Cet from FL
April 25, 2016, 3:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
756

Do you support the Fair Vote initiative?

FairVote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that seeks to make democracy fair, functional, and more representative. They support ranked choice voting and other reforms to make elections fair.
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Submitted by: Alex from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
218
Submitted by: SteveKnight from FL
April 20, 2016, 9:16 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
394

Do support Puerto Rico becoming 51st state of the United States ?

In a 2012 status referendum 61% of voters supported statehood
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Submitted by: Douglas Twyman from NV
April 19, 2016, 7:06 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
185

Why are Students paying so much % internist on their school loans?

Why not have 0% and then there would see student loans actually get paid off!

Submitted by: Tanner from MN
April 21, 2016, 2:08 p.m.
Issue area: Education
719

Considering Florida's delicate environment; how important are EPA protections?

Many Floridians believe the current Governor and Legislature have stripped away the needed protections for ground water, rising sea levels, Off Shore Drilling and Fracking.

Submitted by: Dale G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:59 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
732

Do you believe in protecting the rights of women?

I have a daughter and am stunned and alarmed at the viciousness of men today towards women. I would like to know how you feel about women, and what you will do to protect their rights?

Submitted by: 45thronin from CT
April 21, 2016, 8:44 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
41

How would you go about getting the Govern to accept the government money for med

Remember the Governor turned it down and it went to other states.

Submitted by: Katherine H. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:25 p.m.
Issue area: Health
266

Do you support solar power mass transportation and high speed rail down hwy 27.

Using our natural resources to bring high speed rail from north to south FL along hwy 27.

Submitted by: Janekee C. from FL
April 24, 2016, 5:23 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
91

Would you Admit and Enforce the Original 13th Amendment?

Follow up Question: If NO, "Is this because 80% of all political figures would be removed from office due to their illegality?"
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Submitted by: TruthandFreedom from SC
April 20, 2016, 12:24 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
373
Submitted by: JohnWinn from FL
April 20, 2016, 9:32 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
21

What legislation do you think belongs at the state level?

It's a shame that America has become so divided, when we could embrace our political diversity. We shouldn't ignore that the great thing about the United States is that we have 50 of them.

Submitted by: kirk m. from CA
April 23, 2016, 1:51 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
292

Do you support an amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act?

Senator Leahy recently sponsored a bill in the Senate to effectively overturn AT&T v. Concepcion & AMEX v. Italian Colors. Corps have insulated themselves from accountability. Would you support?
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Submitted by: Dave MacIsaac from NY
April 19, 2016, 11:48 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
94

What will you do to extend the 2014 ABLE Act to all who are disabled?

The 2014 ABLE Act allows disabled people qge 26 or younger a savings account up to $100,000 for their needs. Anyone older than 26 who's disabled doesn't get that opportunity, and most are impoverished

Submitted by: sfrobink from CA
April 21, 2016, 6:47 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
170

would you support requiring TV stations to provide free air time to candidates ?

Many countries require free airtime on TV and radio to candidates on the ballot in the 30-60 period prior to an election. This would drastically reduce the need to raise so much money.

Submitted by: Ron from CA
April 22, 2016, 1:03 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
788

Do you support reinstituting estate taxes on large estates?

The increasing concentration of wealth in the hands of a few families undermines democracy and creates an aristocracy antithetical to the American Dream.

Submitted by: AJH from NY
April 19, 2016, 10:55 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
25

Do you support radical feminism?

It is my belief, and that of prominent feminists like Germaine Greer, that it is the notion of masculinity that is destroying humanity. Do you believe there must be more appreciation of femininity?
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Submitted by: Geniocratic from CA
April 22, 2016, 8:01 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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