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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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163

How can things get done 4 the middle-class when facts no longer seem to matter?

From Tea Partiers to moderate Republicans all the way to Hillary Blue-Dog Democrats, you can give all the facts you wish, but opinions seem immune to facts now. How can that possibly be fixed?

Submitted by: Tim Carthon from OH
April 21, 2016, 12:11 p.m.
Issue area: Education
179

What bill have you sponsored or co-sponsored to raise taxes on corporations?

The majority to American voters want taxes raised on corporations and the wealthy. If they identify a bill, ask them to name specific members of Congress who are preventing it from getting passed.

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:47 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
168

Would you introduce a Bill Requiring the Senate to Vote on Judicial Nominees?

With the recent rash of Senate failures to even hold hearings on Judicial Nominees, would you agree to introduce a bill that requires the Senate to hold hearings and votes for all nominees?

Submitted by: Kyle O from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:10 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
240

What will you do to support Citizen-Funded MEDIA?

Democracy can't depend on for-profit media. For 100 years, Big Media has propagandized citizens and manufactured private "public" opinion. Do you support a $200/ year media voucher for every adult?

Submitted by: dForDemocracy from IA
April 20, 2016, 12:05 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
139

Where does your campaign money come from?

Please tell us in detail who is funding your campaign, starting with the donors and groups who have provided the most financial support to your campaign.

Submitted by: Jillian Antoinette from CA
April 21, 2016, 11:14 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
189

Are you concerned about the housing crisis that persists in pockets across FL?

1.1 million Florida homeowners still have negative equity in their homes, many unable to refinance or move.

Submitted by: pmarron from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:30 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
277

Can Party Whip positions be abolished?

The sole purpose of the Party Whip appears to be to put the whim of the party elite above the needs of the public and block votes for bills that likely have some bipartisan support.

Submitted by: dond from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:42 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
206

Would you support listing of contributors to bundled donations?

A lobbyist for terrorist group Tamil Tigers was caught by CBS contributing to Obama. Recently TYT reported same person giving massively to Clinton. Are the small contributors US citizens?

Submitted by: Sinna from TX
April 21, 2016, 12:05 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
141

How would you reform immigration policy to deal with persons entering legally?

Over 40% of the illegal aliens in the US entered the country with valid non-immigrant visas, then became illegal by overstaying or by accepting unauthorized employment. Border walls will not do.

Submitted by: Bill from WA
April 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
190

What is your vision for a sustainable economy and world?

Policies are often espoused or condemned as things in themselves. As if, for instance, what government spending purchases made no difference. Where are you heading, with what policy?

Submitted by: Mary Ann Dimand from CO
April 20, 2016, 3:47 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
116

Do you believe in privatizing Jobs in public sector like prisons or S.S?

Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump, has recently said that prisons should be privatized more, and Former Candidate Marco Rubio argued the same for Social Security. What is your stance and why?

Submitted by: FanOfSanders from MN
April 21, 2016, 2:48 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
193

Do you support an amendment that holds officials accountable.

Too many times we see elected officials do everything but show up for work. Gov shut down. If I did not show up for work after some days I would be fired. They should be held to the same standard.

Submitted by: Paula Jacko from IL
April 22, 2016, 7:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
137

What do you see as the future of the 2 party system?

Given the large loud voice against establishment positions this primary, will the parties choose to change or will they proceed with business as usual?

Submitted by: Anne R. from FL
April 20, 2016, 9:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
211

Would you support limiting Supreme Court justices terms and how would you do it?

It doesn't seem realistic to think that anyone should have the magnitude of power over so many people, that these nine (now eight!) people have.

Submitted by: Camilla
April 21, 2016, 1:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
139

How can we end AT-WILL employment in the United States?

At-will employment dis-empowers workers by putting them at the whims, mercy, and abuse of their bosses, erodes their ability to financial stability and path to retirement, and stresses their lives.

Submitted by: Mark R. from FL
April 23, 2016, 6:53 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
128

If Cannabis laws are not guided by scientific/medical evidence then what guides

What guides Cannabis prohibition if it is not guided by scientific/medical evidence?
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Submitted by: Luis R. from GA
April 22, 2016, 8:13 a.m.
Issue area: Health
157

How will you prioritize issues?

Political rhetoric tends to focus on issues like violence and emotionally charged subjects. How will you ensure the most important things are handled first and how will you evaluate the priorities?

Submitted by: Justin Jameson from KS
April 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
177

Will you establish a mandatory comprehensive sex education program in schools?

Florida is currently the ranked number one for number of new HIV infections and has the 12 highest teen pregnancy rate in America.
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Submitted by: Cody from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:47 p.m.
Issue area: Education
178

What sort of legislation will you sponsor to reduce child abuse?

Tomorrow, the Orange Co. California Registry of Child Abuse will receive 120 reports of child abuse. That's 120 too many in just one county of just one state.

Submitted by: Joybird from CA
April 19, 2016, 11:41 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
115

What will you do to reduce the SS retirement age and increase SS benefits?

More people retired will open more jobs for people who need to work. With the advances in technology of the last century, there is less cause to tie people to jobs in their later years.

Submitted by: Daniel Brockman from CA
April 22, 2016, 2:13 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
111

What happens to the Democratic Party if Hillary is indicted between June & Nov.?

FBI Investigations, Panama Papers, Influence-Peddaling through the Clinton Foundation & Secretary of State,

Submitted by: Wallace from OR
April 24, 2016, 1:45 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
216

What should the American people do, right now, to defend the vote?

We're disheartened by the rigged, corrupt nature of elections & have exhausted our options to fight back. What should we do? And what will you do from the Senate?

Submitted by: SKBalk from MI
April 21, 2016, 9:21 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights

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