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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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Would you support greatly expanding our foreign aid budget?

While Bernie Sanders discusses income inequality in the US, the greatest inequality exists around the world. What would you do to help the poor in developing countries.
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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:46 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
24

Will you advocate for national compliance with the Help America Vote Act (HAVA)?

Florida and many other states do not mandate use of voting machines that allow voters who are print-impaired to vote on the same certified equipment as the general population.
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Submitted by: NDBH
April 25, 2016, 12:29 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
33

Would you back requirements or incentives for states to integrate schools?

Integrating schools along socioeconomic and racial lines, based on programs like those in Cambridge, Eden Prairie, and New York, would improve outcomes for all students.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 10:35 a.m.
Issue area: Education
37

Will you modify the budget to attack Child porn & amend asset forfeiture laws?

We need more trained investigators, more computer experts, the most advanced equipment—and the federal muscle to force cooperation from other governments (while, of course, offering them the same).

Submitted by: Ryval from CO
April 21, 2016, 10:28 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
35

Can you please tell us how a progressive is different than a communist in your opinion?

Many people have a hesitation in following the progressive ideology because they claim it is no different than being a communist. Do you agree with them, if no, can you please explain why?

Submitted by: BobS
April 21, 2016, 11:37 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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When having problems with the a country what will you first do?

It seems that every time we have a foreign problem we go to war, My question is what would be your first steps to solve the problem and when is it really necessary to go to war.

Submitted by: Steven from CA
April 21, 2016, 7:29 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
42

What is Democracy Spring?

and what is your main source of news?

Submitted by: B.P.
April 21, 2016, 11:20 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
37

Would you be in favor of disbanding the 2 Party system and the RNC & DNC?

Every person running for any Public Office has the Right to be heard regardless of Party & debates should be FREELY covered bc Every Voter has an = Right to learn Every candidates Platform on issues.

Submitted by: d. W. from CA
April 24, 2016, 4:31 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
20

Would you promote government efficiency and justice?

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GREAT DANGER! Would you promote government efficiency and justice by: urging to prosecute/eliminate “Official misconduct- government gang- MURDER- fraud- crime- injustice networks” o

Submitted by: DR LIH YOUNG from MD
April 24, 2016, 4:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
46

Do you support innovative transportation systems such as the Hyperloop?

Elon Musk's Hyperloop could prove to be far faster and cheaper than high speed rail.
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Submitted by: Steve from FL
April 22, 2016, 12:25 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
42

Would you work to have a summit between pro and anti gun group?

Given the volcanic debate re: guns, it seems to be a good idea to have a "summit" with citizen groups, the NRA, and others moderated by the POTUS - common sense to me.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:55 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
46

Would you be willing to look into alternatives to road salt for winter roads?

With water issues around the country, from places like Flint, MI and St. Joseph, LA to Orleans, NY and many other places that have impending problems: what else can we use instead of road salt?
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Submitted by: Dennis from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:27 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
28

What are the things that you think are worth paying taxes for?

Government performs many functions. They are generally supported by taxes and fees. Hopefully we balance the accounts. Which government activities are most worthy of paying taxes for?

Submitted by: ardavenport from FL
April 24, 2016, 8:37 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
36

Do you support cash reparations to African-Amer. for the ills of slavery?

As with all past sins in any culture (white, black, etc), the duty of present-day people is to correct the ill and ensure it does not repeat.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:09 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
24

Will you work to preserve citizens' fundamental right to self-defense?

The right for a person and their family to be safe is undeniable and the root from which nearly all other rights originate for if not safe, then what's the point of having an organized society?

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:01 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
36

What are you going to do ensure our Christian religious freedom to marry same sex couples?

I am a Christian and I belong to a denomination that supports same sex marriage. What are you going to do ensure our Christian religious freedom to marry same sex couples?

Submitted by: The Infiltrator from FL
April 21, 2016, 9:52 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
23

Do you believe a smaller government would lead to a better economy?

History shows that when the government was not as involved, the economy was better because capitalism could flourish. Now the more government gets involved, the worse it gets.

Submitted by: Danny from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:18 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Submitted by: Somebody
April 21, 2016, 9:11 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
41

Will you commit to supporting the Presidential nominee from your party?

Will you also commit to supporting the Senate nominee from your party, even if it's not you? I want answers for both President and Senator.

Submitted by: Christopher D. from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:54 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
24

Do you support third trimester abortions?

Third trimester pregnancies involve fetuses that can survive outside the womb, as premature births.
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Submitted by: Jhanes
April 22, 2016, 10:51 a.m.
Issue area: Health
39

What will you do to promote private financing programs such as PACE?

PACE stands for Property Assessed Clean Energy. It allows for property owners, commercial and residential, to improve their energy cost and gain a revenue stream simultaneously while repaying the loan

Submitted by: rafaelmelendez from NJ
April 21, 2016, 9:15 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
21

What legislation do you think belongs at the state level?

It's a shame that America has become so divided, when we could embrace our political diversity. We shouldn't ignore that the great thing about the United States is that we have 50 of them.

Submitted by: kirk m. from CA
April 23, 2016, 1:51 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:49 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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