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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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71

Please explain the 'scientific method', and why you do or do not support it.

The scientific method has been used for several hundred years to expand human knowledge of self and environment. How is it that nowadays political types say scientists don't know what they are doing?

Submitted by: ral from MN
April 22, 2016, 10:48 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
57
Submitted by: Jeason from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:55 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
40
Submitted by: Alex from OH
April 22, 2016, 2:46 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
57

What can be done to bring fairness to how small business is treated?

Small businesses seemed to have rules rigged against them, too, like ordinary Americans. International corporations can leave cash abroad, use cheap labor, not worry about US regulations or taxes.

Submitted by: Ed from MA
April 21, 2016, 8:55 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
41
Submitted by: Ice queen from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:07 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
46

Will you finally start to raise gas taxes to pay for infrastructure shortfalls?

ITEP Research Director Carl Davis "...these 'increases' are simply playing catch-up with inflation after years (or even decades) without an update to the gas tax rate."
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Submitted by: Steve from FL
April 22, 2016, 12:34 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
58

Protecting Our Police

Do you think our country's LEOs are being demonized by President Obama and others elected officials?

Submitted by: Ashley I. from FL
April 18, 2016, 4:07 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
35

How will you work to reduce the National debt if elected to the Senate?

Do you wish to decrease the debt or fight to decrease government spending if elected to the Senate?

Submitted by: Nikki from TN
April 23, 2016, 3:50 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
55

How would you resolve and protect the Citizens from ID Theft?

Among metro areas, South Florida topped the list for ID-theft complaints for the fifth year in a row, according to figures released by the Federal Trade Commission.

Submitted by: Anna B. from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
55

Should Mr. Trump end his bid for the presidency?

Do you both agree that Mr. Trump's remarks make him unfit to be President? Rep. Jolly, do you still stand by your call for Mr. Trump to end his Presidential campaign?
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Submitted by: Dave MacIsaac from NY
April 21, 2016, 5:45 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
38

would you consider a slow growth economy including cutting the work week ?

the GNP is always assumed as the only measure to determine quality of life. Would you consider adopting the gross national happiness model or a slow growth economy including decreasing the work week?

Submitted by: Polly in Nebraska from NE
April 21, 2016, 10:46 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
60

Should Florida universities broadcast sports on partisan talk radio stations?

By broadcasting sports on partisan radio stations featuring Rush Limbaugh, Florida and Florida State universities, among others, help Republicans deny global warming and defund education.

Submitted by: Ron J from NM
April 21, 2016, 12:43 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
52

Will you support the establishment of an independent Kurdistan?

Kurdistan was eliminated when ME borders were artificially set by western colonial powers, the Kurds are the only stable, moderate, peoples in the region. The Kurds deserve independence.

Submitted by: rebelsumner from NC
April 22, 2016, 2:52 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
50

What does the 6% approval rating of mainstream media mean to your campaign?

A recent poll revealed that only 6% of American citizens are actually confident in the mainstream media. This is likely in large part to the heavy bias towards the establishment.
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Submitted by: Raspica Blue Gaming from IA
April 21, 2016, 8:59 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
58

Should representative be paid in the same manure as the military?

Would you support legislation to make elected official receive the same pay & benefits as active duty soldiers or veteran? No more or less.

Submitted by: MovingForward
April 21, 2016, 10:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
43

What do you plan to do about fractional reserve lending?

In a system where small banks effectively create money from thin air through fractional reserve lending, how are you compared to address and combat this grossly unfair system?

Submitted by: Poie from MA
April 21, 2016, 4:49 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
37

Is American Democracy a failed experiment?

Considering the endemic corruption in government, and lack of response to government to the will of the people,
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Submitted by: jaricfontaine from ME
April 22, 2016, 10:35 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
53
Submitted by: Trevor B. from MA
April 21, 2016, 10:11 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
38

Can you define the term "General Welfare" and explain the current low standards?

The General Welfare of a nation is defined by the lowest standard of living accepted by governmental ability to fund and provide for the betterment of health and opportunity for growth and prosperity.
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Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 6:47 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
63

Do you think the IRS should issue an itemized receipt for your tax return?

The average American spends 13 hours preparing their tax return, and is taxed at an average of 31.5% Shouldn't Ameicans receive a detailed itemized receipt of where their tax dollars are going?

Submitted by: mikewfilm from OR
April 21, 2016, 3:05 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
36

Do you support or not support the regulation of the vape industry?

Vapor products, also known as e-cigarettes, have proven to be an effective harm reduction tool to get millions of Americans off cigarettes. Heavy regulation could adversely affect public health.
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Submitted by: MarkCM from OH
April 21, 2016, 6:31 p.m.
Issue area: Health
52

Why isn't public consensus offered as a replacement for rigged elections?

Public consensus allows public partication during the decision making process. Public participation prevents harm from being overlooked.

Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 8:04 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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