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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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289

What would you do with the Indian River Lagoon ills?

In light of the recent fish kill and current brown tide that is causing an ecological collapse of the Indian River Lagoon, what would you do to save America's most diverse estuary?

Submitted by: Bob C from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:12 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
170

Where do you stand on Ed Snowden and classified, unconstitutional NSA programs?

The purpose is to understand candidates' position on domestic surveillance, and the constitutionality of such programs with respect to the Patriot Act and the 4th Amendment.

Submitted by: GP from OH
April 21, 2016, 6:21 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
14

What are you going to do to FIX CONGRESS!

Dozens of books & articles have shown that Congress-as-an-institution needs to be reformed so that it can better represent & empower us as citizens.

Submitted by: Peter B. from NH
April 25, 2016, 10:23 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
93

Will you protect the rights of patients with chronic pain diseases get meds?

New recommendations for prescribing opiods don't take into account the millions who are "patients not addicts". More people are killed by alcohol than prescription drugs. Nobody should suffer in pain.
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Submitted by: Freethinker from TX
April 22, 2016, 12:59 a.m.
Issue area: Health
94

Do you base your decisions from emotion,faith,hope or evidence,logic,and reason?

Some say there should be more engineers as politicians, because they use evidence and data to solve problems, but the american people don't do this, they use faith, hope, and emotion to make decisions

Submitted by: Landon from ND
April 21, 2016, 4:16 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
281

Would you battle with Scientology over its tax exempt status?it's not a religion

Watch HBO documentary titled Going Clear - Scientology: The Prison of Belief. This film is evidence that Scientology is a moneymaking machine disguised as a religion-dodging millions in taxes every yr

Submitted by: Ashley Wilkes from MN
April 21, 2016, 2:07 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
51

Our Constitution & Freedom to choose without interference Yes/No?

Our Forefathers created a land of Freedom in all respects for ALL citizens but today we have some who would take those freedoms away. It's time to bring those documents to the fore for all!

Submitted by: Pappy from WA
April 21, 2016, 8:29 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
118

How do you safeguard US secular status against religious encroachment?

From "In God We Trust" to "religious freedom" bills, the secular nature of the US has been compromised. This impacts those of other religions or no religion. Our secular nature needs to be defended.

Submitted by: Troubleshooter from OH
April 21, 2016, 10:28 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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What would be your strategy to help those in the lower and middle classes?

Do you think it is more important to raise minimum wage or create higher paying jobs? What kind of jobs can you create? Are they feasible? Are they jobs people want?

Submitted by: Rick James from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:03 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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
499

Has Florida's drug testing program for welfare and food stamp recipients worked?

Was the program effective in saving Florida taxpayers money? Is this initiative fiscally conservative? Does this initiative reflect small government priorities? Is there a right to privacy issue?

Submitted by: LRinCO from CO
April 20, 2016, 11:07 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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
776

Would you support a massive federally-funded rebuild of our water systems?

Water delivery infrastructure nationwide is in desperate need of replacement/restoration due to lead poisoning and other water pollution. Undrinkable water is a 3rd world problem. We need a fix.

Submitted by: Andrew Gilbert from PA
April 19, 2016, 8:09 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
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
144

Do you support "Belief Exemptions" for vaccinations?

Do you think vaccines should be required for any public school students or do you think that parents should be allowed to choose whether or not their children get shots?

Submitted by: Luke B from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:39 a.m.
Issue area: Health
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
1
Submitted by: alexander m. from PA
April 25, 2016, 4:43 p.m.
Issue area: Education
271

How will you handle the pending Central States Pension Fund insolvency?

Over $3 trillion annually in pensions will be lost in the U.S. due to illegal Wall Street investments. With an economic multiplier of 7, this will be devastating to the U.S. economy for decades.

Submitted by: gailtoo from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:35 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
140

How can we initiate a separation of News & Entertainment?

News Media is highly influential in everything from purchase decisions to voting consent. It is time to fight the propaganda and misinformation of "entertainment news." A new facts-based era is needed
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Submitted by: Jon P. from IA
April 21, 2016, 11:35 p.m.
Issue area: Education
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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
927

How can you justify the sale of assault style weapons to civilians?

Why does anyone need this grade of weaponry? The military requires vigorous training before a soldier is allowed to use assault style weapons, yet no such requirements exist for civilians.

Submitted by: C S. from FL
April 21, 2016, 7:03 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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
25
Submitted by: The Punisher from OH
April 24, 2016, 1:05 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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

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