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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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Submitted by: Ron B, from FL
April 22, 2016, 1:21 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
17

Do you support a flat tax? What would be exempted?

If yes, should it apply to: Purchase/sale of real estate Purchase of professional services (legal, accounting, lobby) Purchase/sale of securities or insurance Resale of goods

Submitted by: Robert Mark from TX
April 22, 2016, 11:58 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
19

What is your opinion on the Port of Miami vs Port of Mariel, and competitive shipping with Latin America?

The port of Miami has been the hub of shipping and trade to latin America for half a century. With the new Cuban port opening up soon, how can we modernize for competiveness and MIAMI infrastructure
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Submitted by: TomBirmingham from FL
April 21, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
8

Would you support requiring gun owners to carry insurance?

Gun owners should be required to carry insurance !!!! Insurance wasn't required at first for car owners, but when it was found that cars could injure and kill, insurance was required.

Submitted by: Adrienne Ochis from NC
April 25, 2016, 2:35 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
14

What do you think if all democrats in congress signed a pledge to oppose any cut in social program?

do you think that would be beneficial to our democracy, and is that scenario fundamentally different to the Taxpayer Protection Pledge you and nearly every other Republican in congress have signed?

Submitted by: Mark Ryan from VA
April 25, 2016, 8:05 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
7

Can PACs broadcast ALL of Clintons' Wall Street speeches in an October Surprise?

Each one of her Wall Street audience had HD-capable smartphones, all were turned on, most were conservative banker-types and she won't tell the Democrats who are the ones asking her to do so first.

Submitted by: unregistered lifeform from WA
April 25, 2016, 2:39 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
3

Would you support limiting foreign aid in order to help reduce national debt?

We can't keep giving away money without anything to show in return. Limiting foreign aid to only non-military humanitarian causes as a part of a coalition, is one way to literally stop the bleeding.

Submitted by: Whadayalookinat from WA
April 25, 2016, 2:14 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
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What will you do to help Puerto Rico on it's current crisis?

Puerto Rico is going thru a horrible financial crisis. The debt it's over 70 billion dollars and most of the people are moving to Florida each year.

Submitted by: Jose P. from PR
April 25, 2016, 2:21 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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
8

Would you support the creation of a national service corp?

There is no requirement that young Americans contribute to the welfare of the country by performing some type of national service, where persons of all backgrounds would work for the common good.

Submitted by: crodgers from MA
April 25, 2016, 2:45 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
13

Will you be prepared to severely cut spending in all areas to fight the deficit?

Since the Federal Reserve was given the power to purchase U.S. Treasuries the U.S. debt has skyrocketed. Defense must be cut and Social Security/Medicare must be phased out (an opt-out option maybe?).

Submitted by: Henry from NY
April 22, 2016, 4 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
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Submitted by: jacksonst from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:10 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
1

countrys with lower GDP can guarantee free healthcare and college why can't we?

There are several countries that guarantee health-care to all and even small countries like Slovenia give free college to all, I thought we where the best!!

Submitted by: Daniel E. from CA
April 25, 2016, 6:16 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
9

Can we avoid increasing the national debt and thereby pay it off?

It has been noted by many that money can be printed and spent as easily as printing bonds and selling them. Should this approach be used to pay off the national debt?
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Submitted by: Charles3000 from VA
April 25, 2016, 8:47 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
2

Would you end 'qualified immunities' that insulate police from accountability?

Those demanding smaller government always support increased police powers - search, seizure, profiling, jailing, surveillance, attacks on speech, use of force - which IS Big Government, by definition.

Submitted by: scottie_b2Rad from MO
April 25, 2016, 2:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
6

Would you support a bill to enhance the voices of individuals in elections?

H.R. 20 is a bill introduced in the House which enables a candidate to only accept donations between $1-$150 but in return matches the donation by 600%, giving the less wealthy persons a voice.
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Submitted by: Christopher S. from VA
April 25, 2016, 11:24 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
12

When are we "Finally" going to get a Mass Transit system here in Pinellas County

30 years have passed and buses are still running an hour apart, and do not run frequently or late enough. Enough of traffic congestion, its been time to stop talking an put service on the street!

Submitted by: Danny D. from FL
April 24, 2016, 6:10 p.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
3

Will you work to make Vocational Education more available?

Many people are not suited or do not want to go to college but need vocational training (carpenter, mechanic, etc.) to have a good job.

Submitted by: Enola Grey from FL
April 25, 2016, 5:18 p.m.
Issue area: Education
14

R exec's comp anti-competitive acts in the marketplace: the job market.

CEO white collar crime in Sherman Act. Replace word Corp with Exec 1)execs capturing excessive comp and denying downstream distribution of revenues to basic employees - monopoly, oligopoly,
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Submitted by: NickT from FL
April 24, 2016, 7:29 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
4

What will differentiate your policies from that of the current political field?

This country has shown its disdain for the established “business as usual” brand of politician.

Submitted by: Oni from FL
April 25, 2016, 11:48 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
12

Why do you believe in freedom of expression for the 99% but not 1%?

Money is free speech! Do not overturn Cit Uni!

Submitted by: John P. Atter from CA
April 24, 2016, 12:15 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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