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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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What about our war criminals?

If elected, would you introduce legislation calling for the investigation and possible prosecution of our country's war criminals who are today running free and thereby mocking American values?

Submitted by: Kanonymous from FL
April 24, 2016, 10:15 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
71

Do we need to save democracy from capitalism?

Hillary said, sometimes we need to save capitalism from itself. Is this one of those times? Is the problem systemic or bad actors?

Submitted by: Arthur L. from WA
April 22, 2016, 11:15 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
104

What of the National Employment Recovery Act and the Bring Jobs Home Act?

Our good jobs being outsourced overseas is at the root of most of our economic problems. NERA and BJHA will correct this. See link for details.
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Submitted by: rncox from WV
April 22, 2016, 10:35 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
72

Will you attempt to influence the Forida FWC to be responsive to Floridians?

Repeatedly, Floridians have expressed wishes to preserve wild animals in their habitat and the Commission has gone ahead with their own agenda: shooting bears, panthers, etc. Can you influence this?

Submitted by: Donna G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 6:26 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
147

Are you satisfied with what the national budget is being spent on, and why?

War on drugs, military, education, climate change, social security, healthcare, business, infrastructure, wall street, research, etc. Where should the money go to be most effective?

Submitted by: Peter R. from NY
April 21, 2016, 10:21 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
94

Are you a supporter of Cenk Uygur's Wolf-PAC initiative?

Do you approve of the practices and strategies employed by Wolf-PAC in order to drive electoral finance reform? Why or why not?

Submitted by: Pulak K. from CA
April 21, 2016, 10:27 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
78

What steps will you take to increase American exports rather than imports?

Thousands upon thousands of American jobs have been lost to competition overseas being paid cents the hour. Countries such as China aren't hesitating to take advantage of this disastrous trade deal.
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Submitted by: sleep0holic from TX
April 21, 2016, 9:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
109

Is the "first past the post" voting method an effective tool for a democracy?

Americans seem mostly unhappy with the candidates that run for President. Many voters are not involved or only vote to ensure a person they hate doesn't get elected.

Submitted by: BallR from CA
April 19, 2016, 9:11 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
103

Will you stop the roll out of "smart" utility meters throughout the country?

According to over 5,000 independent scientific peer reviewed studies, smart meters cause serious health issues from the highly spiked electromagnetic radiation they emit 24/7 on the home wiring.

Submitted by: John from MI
April 21, 2016, 1:24 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
172

How would you address "Wet foot, dry foot" immigration policy for Cubans?

In moving to normalization of relations with Cuba, it seems that these individuals should be treated the same as any other aliens that pass through the border illegally.

Submitted by: Marta G from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:58 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
106

Will you support the Restoring Main Street Investor Protection Confidence Act?

Purpose is to make SEC and SIPC responsible for protecting investors from fraud they knew about.

Submitted by: Joseph Flynn from FL
April 21, 2016, 1:32 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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
87

What's your position on contractors,(Lockheed), profiting on conflict with ISIS?

Lockheed Martin & other defense contractors stand to make big profits from conflict with ISIS. Do you believe this to be ethical? And what is your position on this with respect to our foreign policy?
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Submitted by: GP from OH
April 22, 2016, 11:28 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
92

How do you plan to win votes of independent or undecided voters?

What is your message to independent and/or undecided voters if you win the primary and need their votes in November?

Submitted by: Bryan Pruitt from DC
April 20, 2016, 3 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
84
Submitted by: Basil from MN
April 22, 2016, 12:34 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
103

Will you provide information of local produce and seafood and expand snap statewide?

At all farmer's markets ensuring healthy food to low income and elderly.

Submitted by: Mharty from FL
April 22, 2016, 11:31 p.m.
Issue area: Health
98

Would you support eliminating requirements for sex-discriminatory restrooms?

Restrooms are one of the few areas where it's required to discriminate by sex. It's costly, inefficient, it leads to arguments over the trans community, & has not improved safety significantly.

Submitted by: Riam from VA
April 22, 2016, 12:09 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
111

Would you limit power of House and Senate leadership to prevent votes on bills?

I also think a review of the Rules of both the House and Senate should be done with the same goal in mind.

Submitted by: JWS from CT
April 24, 2016, 7:52 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
87

How much would you cut the military and support infrastructure/science/health with that money?

We have over 1,100 bases around the world, spend half our budget on military...

Submitted by: atheistbob from FL
April 25, 2016, 1:32 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
73

Will you guarantee the Freedoms guaranteed in our constitution, UNCONDITIONALLY?

The Equal rights of Women, children, non-whites, students, LGBTQ, and middle-class are being suppressed, denied, and threatened, daily. All these spend money. The economy will grow when Hate STOPS!

Submitted by: David5372 from IL
April 21, 2016, 9:22 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
96

Why is the Establishment so against the minorities of this country?

This election alone shows just how against and prejudice the so called Establishment is. Why aren't we considering them a hate group at this point?

Submitted by: D from AL
April 21, 2016, 9:45 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
119

Would you support a US-backed coup of a dictator?

Do you believe our policy of ousting dictators has had a positive effect on the world? Would you support it again?

Submitted by: Nikolai from CA
April 19, 2016, 8:57 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
100

Do you support stopping ignoring disabled people and addressing their issues?

I am a disabled woman in Florida, and since the ACA took effect, my costs have exceeded my income. Therefore, I cannot afford my medications because of high copays and I cannot see the doctors I need

Submitted by: kristine a. from FL
April 22, 2016, 9:14 p.m.
Issue area: Health
73

Will you as FL-Sen offer tax subsidies or building contracts to Private Prisons?

Marco Rubio is the top recipient in the Senate of contributions from the private prison company GEO Group. As FL-Speaker, GEO was awarded a state government contract for a $110 million prison soon.
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Submitted by: NickDrake from FL
April 22, 2016, 9:22 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget

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