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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 Will You Do In Order To Provide Low-Income Families Health Care?

When ObamaCare became law, FL Gov. Scott retaliated against the gov't which did hurt many people. Among them was Charlene Dill. She died and left behind a family of 4 because of Gov. Scott.
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Submitted by: Alex Meilan from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:01 p.m.
Issue area: Health
57

Should the US greatly expand its number of immigration quotas?

Immigrants are coming here because they have family here, or because they need to survive. Why should they have to wait on a 20-year line just because they were born on the wrong side of the border?
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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:06 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Submitted by: Somebody
April 21, 2016, 9:11 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
968

Would you support laws preventing corporations from terminating retire pensions.

Companies such as GE and others have ended paying retirees their earned medical and pension benefits that were promised as part of their employment.

Submitted by: Mike from FL
April 22, 2016, 7:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
91

When will the student loans for seniors be dismissed?

Student loans should be dismissed for seniors over 65.

Submitted by: Phylis B. from NY
April 21, 2016, 8:06 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
51

What will you do to preserve Florida's beaches?

As a Floridian who was born and raised in a small costal town, I have witnessed our local beaches decay over the past few years. As a major part of our economy,how would you help protect beaches?

Submitted by: Tyler from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:31 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
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
66
Submitted by: L.R. from CA
April 22, 2016, 4:12 p.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
33
Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:49 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
126

The first 13 words of the Second Amendment?

What do you think the Founding Fathers meant by including the (rarely mentioned since the Heller decision) first 13 words of the Second Amendment?

Submitted by: Chip Waldron from TX
April 20, 2016, 9:12 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
127

What are the downsides of the two party system?

Would you support returning to multiple member congressional districts and implementing ranked choice voting?
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Submitted by: Philip Uhrich from MN
April 20, 2016, 3:53 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1

Why doesn't Medicare have a "annual maximum out of pocket"?

As Medicare stands now, it's coverage (particularly for the chronically ill) is sorely lacking the coverage offered to federal employees, including elected officials. Will you improve this, and how?

Submitted by: Danw from FL
April 25, 2016, 5:47 p.m.
Issue area: Health
54

Any chance of lowering taxes on the Middle Class??

We hear a lot from politicians about "injecting money into the economy" and increasing purchasing power, but it seems that the obvious BEST solution is to limit war & waste and lower taxes on us all!!

Submitted by: Free Man from MN
April 22, 2016, 2:53 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
1002
Submitted by: ZangaZeit from AZ
April 20, 2016, 11:54 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
491

Do you agree with Heather Hironimus' treatment by the criminal justice system?

In early 2015, Heather Hironimus was forced, in handcuffs, to sign a consent form allowing for her son Chase to be circumcised. Do you support forced consent and forced surgery on minors?
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Submitted by: Patrick Seiter from IL
April 19, 2016, 6:34 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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Would you support or oppose federal legislation protecting LGBT rights?

"Bathroom bills" like those in North Carolina and Tennessee seem to be the new front in LGBT civil rights. Would you propose or support federal legislation protecting these communities?

Submitted by: Shaun M from MI
April 19, 2016, 10:18 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
49

How would you handle the issue of unisex bathrooms in schools?

Too many states are discriminating against transgendered people and trying to legislate which bathroom. Wouldn't it be less discriminatory to build more unisex bathrooms?

Submitted by: kaymiami14 from FL
April 22, 2016, 3:21 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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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
56

Would you support the Disability Integration Act?

The legislation (S.2427) builds on the 25 years of work that ADAPT has done to end the institutional bias and provide seniors and people with disabilities home and community-based services (HCBS).
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 22, 2016, 8:50 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
238

Are poverty and wealth inequality the greatest problems that the US faces?

Poverty kills and hurts more people each year than anything else that can be addressed politically. Wealth inequality is to blame. How does this align with your priorities?
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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:40 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
526
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Why did you stand with Wasserman Schultz against the CFPB payday regulations?

Why did you stand against good payday regulation brought up by the CFPB? The bill you and Schultz supported would allow 300% interest. How do you justify this?

Submitted by: Reggie M. from CA
April 21, 2016, 1:27 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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
158

What will you do to increase the influence of the scientific community in DC.

Often the legislative process can become polluted with inaccurate information from think tanks and uninformed legislators. This lack of correct information is unacceptable.

Submitted by: Richard from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:45 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
825

What will you do to ensure that all Americans have their vote counted

This Primary season has been riddled with voter suppression and fraud. What will you change to make it work for all of us so that elections cannot be fudged against the will of the people!

Submitted by: Maryann Mueller from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:30 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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