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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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36

Will you move gov't away from meddling in an individual's affairs?

Part of the govt's job is to protect people from the actions of another - not from themselves. Life may involve risky activities and each individual has the right to decide how much risk to incur.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:22 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
27

How will you employ mental health consumers in jobs in which they flourish?

People diagnosed with mental illness lose jobs when illness interferes with productivity. How will you support their employment needs for them and their families?

Submitted by: GinnyJollyKidd from KY
April 24, 2016, 2:54 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
17

Should donations to pols. be limited to those from the home state of the donor?

Except for candidates for Pres. and VP, shouldn't donors be allowed to give only to candidates running to represent the donor's state of residence, or state where corp. has headquarters?

Submitted by: JWS from CT
April 24, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
25

Do you support radical feminism?

It is my belief, and that of prominent feminists like Germaine Greer, that it is the notion of masculinity that is destroying humanity. Do you believe there must be more appreciation of femininity?
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Submitted by: Geniocratic from CA
April 22, 2016, 8:01 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
21

Do you understand the difference between positive and negative rights?

People use the term "rights" very loosely. Do you believe people have positive rights, those that require another person to provide a good or service for them?

Submitted by: MikeDavidVaughn from AR
April 22, 2016, 10:10 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
31

Would you support utilization of a system to verify claimants of s.s. /medicare?

Use of our Driver's License system to verify claimants utilizing social security and medicare.There must be a process to eliminate people taking advantage of the system.

Submitted by: D Williams from FL
April 22, 2016, 9:30 a.m.
Issue area: Health
29

Do you support some type of population control on the family level?

In the future humanity will have to decide to limit its population growth, how would you address this issue now, on Americans? Or would you just put it off for a later time and date?

Submitted by: Kevin H from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:36 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
23

What are your thoughts on minimum wage?

Do you think minimum wage should raise or not? How much do you think it should be

Submitted by: yungkid23 from FL
April 24, 2016, 5:58 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
29

Hillary says she wants to “crack down” on the Sharing Economy. Agree or disagree?

Hillary Clinton has threatened to “crack down” on independent contractors – the backbone of the sharing economy. As a US Senator, do you oppose or support her approach?

Submitted by: D.Cakert from DC
April 22, 2016, 3:22 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
25

What is one thing you'd do that other politicians wouldn't do?

Why should we believe you that you'll do things differently? I'm a progressive but I feel like politicians usually pivot to the center once in office

Submitted by: panini from MA
April 24, 2016, 3:16 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
30

If elected will you support the Stop Bill in Congress now?

Based on the 60 Minute report Representative Jolly initiated the "Stop Bill" which will prevent elected members from "dialing for dollars".

Submitted by: American Citizen Proud from FL
April 25, 2016, 6:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
29

How will you adapt your economic model to technological advances?

People talk about bringing overseas jobs back & reducing unemployment, but soon millions of jobs will be lost to automation. What type of economy will your policies look to pursue for the long term?

Submitted by: Steve Geller from CA
April 22, 2016, 12:16 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
18

What is the source of Grayson's income beyond his salary?

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/us/politics/alan-graysons-double-life-congressman-and-hedge-fund-manager.html?_r=0

Submitted by: Steve McCarthy from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
22

U.S. is richest nation in world, but the 13th happiest. Why the disparity?

A recent study showed the U.S. to be 13th happiest nation in world. Why isn't U.S. a happier nation? Would you support scheduling a bi-yearly happiness study for just the USA to guide policy making?

Submitted by: ral from MN
April 22, 2016, 3:22 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
29

If Americans are allowed to sue gun suppliers, can Libyan/Syrian refugees?

Why are gun manufacturers in the US liable for instances of gun crime, but not members of the US government who have knowingly supplied weapons for the purpose of conflict they have little control of?

Submitted by: Ashley P. from CO
April 22, 2016, 4:29 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
31

Would you be willing to lower corporate taxes as a whole?

Though I agree We need to rid ourselves of the corporate loopholes. The tax for corporations starts at 35% (higher than any developed nation), in exchange for removing the loopholes, could it be 25%

Submitted by: Matt from MA
April 21, 2016, 8:48 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
19

List the top three threats to our democracy?

Politicians create many laws, but some are very harmful to our democracy.

Submitted by: Rick Tuinenburg from CA
April 25, 2016, 1:02 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
32

Do you think Republicans will be willing to work with Hillary Clinton?

Given how every "victory" in the primary for Clinton is riddled with the appearance of corruption and voter suppression, do you think the Republicans will try to impeach her or work with her?

Submitted by: A. Lyda from NC
April 21, 2016, 7:08 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
17

Do you think executive agencies have been given to much power under Obama?

The regulatory burden has grown dramatically under President Obama. Agencies under Obama seem to make their own law, ignoring Congress and the will of the people.

Submitted by: Laurel from FL
April 22, 2016, 4:47 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
27

Suicide and prescription drugs.

What can be done to better prepare our emergency rooms and behavioral health hospitals for the compassionate care of those who come to them after suicide attempts, what ever the reasons?

Submitted by: Cynthia F. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:16 p.m.
Issue area: Health
26

What to do about rising tensions in the S China Sea that hasn't yet been tried?

Indonesia blows up Malaysian & Vietnamese fishing boats, Vietnam detains a Chinese boat, the Chinese free a Chinese fishing boat from Indonesian custody. The volatile "new normal."
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Submitted by: Carly435 from WA
April 22, 2016, 12:59 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
27

Would you sponsor legislation that makes any violent crime against a child under the age of 17 a Federal offense w/ min 30yr sentence?

Violent crimes against children are at epidemic levels. Would you sponsor legislation that makes any violent crime against a child under the age of 17 a Federal offense w/ min 30yr sentence?

Submitted by: CathyC from IN
April 22, 2016, 1:19 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
24

Will you advocate for the official recognition of the Armenian Genocide?

Far too long have U.S. leaders and Internet personalities gone without calling it what it is. (Vote if you want Mr. Uyger to read this question!)

Submitted by: John P. Atter from CA
April 24, 2016, 12:10 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
17

Would you work to properly interpret and utilize the Commerce Clause?

The Commerce Clause has been misinterpreted and become a lever for the Feds to meddle in anything related to inter-state affairs leading to a vast expansion of the Fed. gov't - this must stop.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 23, 2016, 2:38 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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