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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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Why do Republicans suppress voters' rights, deny equal rights, & falsify facts?

Republicans have a history of claiming family & Christian values and then enact the most un-Christian legislation. Women & minorities are not property nor subservient to white males. Try truth & fact

Submitted by: DrD from FL
April 22, 2016, 3:21 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
188

What is your opinion on the privatization of child welfare system?

Governor Jeb Bush privatized the child welfare system. Do you support returning the system to the state? CEOs are getting rich while workers remain overworked and exhausted.

Submitted by: anonymous from FL
April 21, 2016, 5:05 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
215

How would you tackle the environmental degradation caused profit-seeking corpora

How would you tackle the environmental degradation caused profit-seeking corporations? It is a well-known fact that self-interest is destroying our planet. What is your plan to address this?

Submitted by: Salil J. from NJ
April 22, 2016, 12:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
174

How will you increase sexual health education, support, & resources for youth?

Regardless of your opinion on the morality of abortion, outlawing it doesn't keep it from happening. It just drives young, scared women to do it in an unsafe way. Same with abstinence-only education.

Submitted by: Emily from Kansas from KS
April 23, 2016, 11:29 p.m.
Issue area: Health
199

Would either of you actually propose constitutional amendments?

Often we see politicians using the Constitution as a shield, or an excuse. It was intended to change with the times, hence the provisions allowing said change. Are you willing to change obsolete parts

Submitted by: Zacube from OR
April 20, 2016, 1:27 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
139

Do you feel the encroachment of sea water from rising sea levels due to climate

change is a danger to our fresh water wells and aquifers?

Submitted by: Chuck F. from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:26 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
219

What are you going to do to expand student capacity at public colleges?

To study something useful like ultrasound or, radiology tech we are forced to enroll at shady for profit colleges because there is no space for more than a few hundred students at public institution.

Submitted by: Wendy R from FL
April 19, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Education
210

Should "boots on the ground" require a formal declaration of war by Congress?

As a Vietnam-era vet, I cringe when politicians commit to "boots on the ground" in establishing "diplomacy by other means" (Carl von Clauswitz). Would you demand Congress' approval for this act?

Submitted by: Kcrowz from FL
April 22, 2016, 7:54 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
153

Will you recall (if legal) Gov Scott for not expanding medicaid for the poor?

Hundreds are dying for lack of access to health care providers. I am personally vulnerable to that fact

Submitted by: Ahmad G. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:20 p.m.
Issue area: Health
215
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Do you feel that money in politics has stolen our ability to affect change?

The amount of money in our political process increases every year. Has the amount of money diluted the voices of the majority within our country?

Submitted by: kaczu from MD
April 21, 2016, 10:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
168

How would you fully fund public education? Should taxes fund non-public schools?

Education is becoming privatized & corporatized via charter schools & vouchers. We need to fully fund public education & stop giving tax dollars to charter schools, private schools, & homeschoolers.

Submitted by: Linda D. from FL
April 22, 2016, 10:01 a.m.
Issue area: Education
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
211

Will you address the never ending spoofing of phone numbers and scam robocalls?

The Do-Not-Call list is ignored by criminals and local law enforcement cannot do anything.

Submitted by: GooseBolton
April 21, 2016, 1:14 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
157

why is the BLM allowed to brutally kill and slaughter the mustangs

Mustangs have run free long before the pilgrims came over. They are on public lands. It's my understanding that cattle ranchers and big oil companies are the ones responsible for this horrific mess

Submitted by: Rondi from MA
April 23, 2016, 8:28 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
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
152

If the Citizens United ruling states that Corporations are people too.

Then why at a minimum are not pay the single high earner taxpayer rate? In a nutshell why do contributors to SuperPacs and politicians find themselves exempt from paying taxes as American citizens.

Submitted by: Political Taproot from CA
April 22, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
234

Do you support wars if so why?

Explain why you support or don't and plans ahead to fixing a global issue.

Submitted by: Peacemaker from HI
April 19, 2016, 7:29 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
171
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What is your position on lobbying and would you propose legislation to end it?

Lobbying is no different than bribery. Congress is bought & paid for to do the will of the lobbyists. i.e.- laws to hold banks accountable, opposition to the TPP or efforts to prevent GMO labeling.

Submitted by: Sheila C. from OR
April 21, 2016, 9:44 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
204

Will you support voting rights for territories like American Samoa and Guam?

These territories contribute huge numbers of volunteers to the American military but are often left out of national elections and their representatives in congress are not allowed actual votes.

Submitted by: dylanlhoward from WI
April 21, 2016, 7:46 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
211

Do you support the US helping Iran re-integrate into the international community

Given Iran's recent bad behavior subsequent to the JCPOA, how do you propose the US address Iran's aggressive behavior and destabilizing activities in the Middle East?

Submitted by: Laura S. from FL
April 19, 2016, 10:49 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
208

Would you support switching to an Alternative vote system?

Statistically, First-past-the-post systems are undemocratic, as they end causing the largest plurality of votes win, even if not the majority.
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Submitted by: knw257 from MA
April 20, 2016, 10:39 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
209

Elected officials should support the wishes of their constituents. If they do not, should they be recalled?

Elected officials should support the wishes of their constituents. If they do not, should they be recalled?

Submitted by: Sheila C. from OR
April 21, 2016, 9:54 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
169

Why haven't we made sufficient moves to end the water crisis in Flint, Michigan?

If the affected areas were populated by white Americans, would this crisis have been handled differently? Are the affected areas too "ghetto" to care about?

Submitted by: bernieorbust from FL
April 25, 2016, 7:21 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
156

What is your position on captive animals being used for profit?

Legislation and public sentiment is growing against the use of sentient beings used in captivity and for profit. Would you support the ending of animals in captivity for profit.

Submitted by: JMO
April 21, 2016, 1:59 p.m.
Issue area: Environment

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