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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 are your thoughts on Donald Trump's proposed Muslim ban?

Donald Trump has recently been under fire for claims he has made about Muslims. Do you think his ban on all Muslim immigrants is justified or unconstitutional and un-American?

Submitted by: Bob Jones from MD
April 25, 2016, 11:44 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
96

Fairness & equality, what does that mean socially, financially, emotionally.

Policies & legislation can b changed n different ways, by local people, courts, legislators, or Executive actions. It isn't as easy to undo bad ones as add on, to add accountability to authority.

Submitted by: Go_Bernie_Sanders from KY
April 20, 2016, 7:33 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
84

What is your opinion about health care expenses being the reason for bankruptcy?

Today medical expenses is the biggest reason for bankruptcy. This is with or without insurance. Why having insurance when at the end the result is the same?

Submitted by: Stefan from FL
April 25, 2016, 10:19 a.m.
Issue area: Health
87

Should Faith Healing continue to be protected under U.S. Law?

As you know, faith healing is protected under religious freedom. However, this has led to the death of many children. Should states continue to allow this exemption? Should parent's be acquitted?
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Submitted by: Michael Finnie from KY
April 21, 2016, 12:16 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
113

Are you a feminist?

Feminism is the belief that women deserve social, political, and economic equality to men, but most politicians say that they are feminists. Are you a feminist, otherwise known as a true progressive?

Submitted by: jfsnf from CA
April 21, 2016, 7:29 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
94

What keeps the republican and democratic parties from working in unison?

This is a sector that happens to find its members through election processes. What are the actual discrepencies that keep the two parties from cooperation? This coke vs pepsi 'stance' is getting old!

Submitted by: oj i. from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:09 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
77

How do you justify your anti-AGW position when over 99.9% of scientists disagree?

I believe it's currently 99.99% of climate scientists agree AGW is real as opposed to the older study that gave us the 97% number.

Submitted by: Mark3785 from NJ
April 22, 2016, 2:36 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
83

I am a Gulf War Veteran, a father of 2 kids and a registered republican.

What will you do to end the gun lobby from writing our gun laws and will you end PLCAA (gun industry immunity)?

Submitted by: Scott S. from CT
April 22, 2016, 7:10 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
66
Submitted by: L.R. from CA
April 22, 2016, 4:12 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
54

How will people have income when their jobs are automated?

Should incomes depend on labor? The income benefits of automation are concentrated to the pockets of the owners of the machines. Shouldn't national income be more widely distributed?

Submitted by: Daniel Brockman from CA
April 22, 2016, 2:16 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
66

How would you justify and provide factual support for the actions of congress?

We need to ensure that our elected officials have a sound basis for their decisions, and voters need to understand why congress does things to make the best decisions at the polls.

Submitted by: Matt W. from MD
April 21, 2016, 7:03 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
93

Why are blacks arrested more then white men and women?

For some reason our police forces seem to think black men and women are more likely to be criminals then white men and women.

Submitted by: Natalie W. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
78

How will you address all undue influence of industry on government?

This includes things such as speaking fees, big money donations, and the revolving door.

Submitted by: Riam from VA
April 22, 2016, 12:34 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
61
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Why are aerosols (chemtrails) being sprayed and what is in them?

The streaky "clouds" we constantly see are being referred to by many as contrails but that is patently untrue. Contrails do not leave streaks or mist up the sky for hours.

Submitted by: deniseward from MA
April 22, 2016, 8:41 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
60

What incentives seek parity of incomes between high-paid and low-paid employees?

Wide disparity of incomes degrades our society. Businesses respond to business incentives and disincentives. To assure parity of incomes between the CEO and the staff, what incentives do you propose?

Submitted by: Daniel Brockman from CA
April 22, 2016, 2:02 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
66

Should punishment mainly be rehabilitative, deterrence, or incapacitate?

Would you prioritize laws which would rehabilitate offenders, deter potential offenders by instilling fear in them, or keep offenders from being able to commit new crimes by keeping them imprisoned?

Submitted by: Riam from VA
April 22, 2016, 1:23 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
85

Would you support balancing the healthcare market with a public option?

Given the recent events of UnitedHealthcare's push to leave the exchange market, would you support to Obamacare or as a replacement a public option system to compete in the market and balance costs?
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Submitted by: Andy J from LA
April 21, 2016, 9:45 p.m.
Issue area: Health
57

Would you support a mandatory 1 year military commitment for high school grads?

This military commitment would apply to those not working full time, going to a vocational school, or pursuing a college degree.

Submitted by: DamianMoore from NH
April 21, 2016, 1:01 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
78

When your term is up in 2022, how much higher will death by guns be than in 2016

Bloomberg News projects gun deaths to top auto deaths in 2015 to near 33,000. How will you address the possibility that number will be topped by 2022?

Submitted by: larry s. from IL
April 21, 2016, 12:13 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
69

What would you do to try to reinvigorate industry.

The industrial base has been completely decimated by the no-liberal trade deals that have allowed mass outsourcing of well paid jobs to countries with lower labor costs.

Submitted by: TheModerator from NY
April 23, 2016, 11:14 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
78

Do you support expanding Employee Ownership of businesses?

Will you support Rudolph Meidner's plan to transition businesses to employee ownership by requiring businesses to issue 20% of their profits each year as stock to their employees?

Submitted by: SuperProgressive from MO
April 22, 2016, 10:17 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
88

Would you support legislation banning circumcision when not medically necessary?

FGM has been illegal in the U.S. since 1996. Circumcision is an unnecessary surgery performed primarily for reasons of custom on unconsenting minors. Shouldn't boys have the same rights as girls?
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Submitted by: David . from NY
April 21, 2016, 5:44 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights

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