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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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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
67

What civil rights issue do you feel is most critical and what's your solution?

There are numerous injustices flooding our system and crippling many Americans. What issues do they find most critical and how do they plan to fight for those civil liberties that are being denied.

Submitted by: Anna A. from NV
April 21, 2016, 9:42 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
10

Public Defenders should not just be for immigrants, we don't have enough

will you help ensure that there are enough public defenders with adequate training and resources to work on a case and not 1,000 customers a month to inadequately prepared attorneys with no resources.

Submitted by: Go_Bernie_Sanders from KY
April 25, 2016, 11:32 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
22

When, if ever, does a fetus acquire the right to live?

Humanity believes in the preservation of life. Therefore it seems sensible that once a fetus becomes viable outside the womb, it's right to live supersedes the woman's right to choose.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:25 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
79

How can we reign in the Democratic Party?

The DNC has basically tilted the election in favor of their prize horse, who is conservative. What can be done to motivate them to fairly support more liberal candidates?

Submitted by: OprahsPlumber from GA
April 21, 2016, 5:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1254

Would you vote to remove Superdelegates the Democratic Primaries?

Superdelegates were created in the 80s for the establishment to protect itself from a candidate it does not want. What happens when the people need protection from the establishment?

Submitted by: Jose G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:42 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
1116

Would you support an amendment requiring Congress be paid minimum wage?

So many people work their lives away for $7.25. It should be required that our Congress persons work for the wages for which they fight. They argue that the minimum wage is the living wage.

Submitted by: Sergio V. from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:17 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
652

What can be done to reduce voter suppression?

What can be done about voter suppression not only by ID, office hours and voting dates, but denial of votes to ex-felons, exclusion of independents from primaries & gerrymandering?.

Submitted by: Jebbb! from FL
April 24, 2016, 5:51 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
385

What will you do to rid the Country of all forms of NUKES -weapons, energy,etc?

I recently read that Florida has a nuke plant "leaking", possibly into the Everglades. What will you do about it?

Submitted by: Louise F. from CO
April 20, 2016, 8:56 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
903

Would you commit to 100% clean energy by 2050, with 80% by 2030?

Scientists say a transition to 100% clean renewable wind, water & solar power in FL will create 140,000 jobs, eliminate 3,000 air pollution deaths, help energy independence, and reduce terrorism risk.

Submitted by: MarkRuffalo from NY
April 24, 2016, 3:06 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
392

Will you pardon Edward Snowden?

Snowden is the whistleblowers of all whistleblowers and he deserves the protections afforded to others like him. The people are the ONLY check to tyranny and knowledge thier most powerful tool.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 5:52 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
127

Will you both agree to run on a set amount money?

If you and your opponent can agree to a spending limit you can make this a race about who has the better message and not who has more money.

Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1556

Why can the U.S. afford war but not other programs?

Why is it that the U.S. can afford to increase the military budget every year but we can't find money to pay for tuition free college?

Submitted by: wizafan0 from MD
April 21, 2016, 8:11 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
25

What is one thing you'd do that other politicians wouldn't do?

Why should we believe you that you'll do things differently? I'm a progressive but I feel like politicians usually pivot to the center once in office

Submitted by: panini from MA
April 24, 2016, 3:16 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
70

What source(s) do you use to obtain your news?

Why do you feel these sources are adequate in order to form your personal opinions?

Submitted by: Rick Tuinenburg from CA
April 21, 2016, 11:52 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
99

Are you in favor of a FL State Auto Inspection program?

An annual car state inspection will increase road safety, lower insurance cost, and increase revenue for auto mechanics and body shops. Let FL join other states that have implemented it successfully.

Submitted by: Dhurt from FL
April 19, 2016, 10:50 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
121

Is world overpopulation the driving cause of environmental damage?

More people = more demands on everything. Women's education and family planning are crucial to recognizing smaller families as a moral imperative if we are to save our future.

Submitted by: bettye w. from MN
April 21, 2016, 10:59 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
121

Do you think that a woman should be punished if she has an abortion?

I would like to know if you support a woman's right to choose. If not, do you think that this woman should be punished. Explain how you would enforce a ban on abortion.

Submitted by: J S Saunders from NC
April 22, 2016, 12:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
38

Hillary has endorsed a 25% retail sales tax on guns. Will you oppose this tax?

Hillary Clinton is on record endorsing a new national 25% sales tax on guns. New gun and bullet taxes have been imposed in IL, Seattle, and are a threat to the Second Amendment rights of Americans.
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Submitted by: ATR from DC
April 22, 2016, 4:59 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
322

Why is Congress allowing the VA to violate Geneva and UN treaties?

VA has made up its own definition of Inland waterways of Vietnam, ignoring Geneva and UN Treaties all of which define Inland waters this allows VA to deny Agent Orange disabilities to Vietnam Vets.

Submitted by: Richard S. from TX
April 19, 2016, 9:41 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
351

What will Republicans replace with ObamaCare if they repeal it?

I heard Ted Cruz say on CBS Morning News that he still wants to repeal ObamaCare, but not one Republican have public said what their plans are after they repeal it.

Submitted by: josh from SC
April 19, 2016, 8:44 p.m.
Issue area: Health

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