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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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Congress has cut active duty benefits for servicemen and women, What will you do

and when will you start putting these people first?

Submitted by: JSmith from FL
April 20, 2016, 9:42 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
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How will you stop the double standards of those too powerful to be punished?

Major corporations get away with buying their way out of criminal charges by being allowed to pay fines. Police officers are assumed to never lie. When will those in power be held accountable?

Submitted by: JonnyB from MN
April 21, 2016, 9:45 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
84

What is your opinion about health care expenses being the reason for bankruptcy?

Today medical expenses is the biggest reason for bankruptcy. This is with or without insurance. Why having insurance when at the end the result is the same?

Submitted by: Stefan from FL
April 25, 2016, 10:19 a.m.
Issue area: Health
898

Replace subsidies for sugar&cornsyrup w/ subsidies 4fresh organic fruits&veggies

Will you promote public health by replacing current subsidies for sugar and corn syrup with subsidies for fresh organic fruits and vegetables?

Submitted by: 4Bernie from FL
April 23, 2016, 10:07 a.m.
Issue area: Health
72

Will you attempt to influence the Forida FWC to be responsive to Floridians?

Repeatedly, Floridians have expressed wishes to preserve wild animals in their habitat and the Commission has gone ahead with their own agenda: shooting bears, panthers, etc. Can you influence this?

Submitted by: Donna G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 6:26 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
331

How would you protect the Biscayne Aquifer from oil, gas, and nuclear waste?

The Biscayne aquifer supplies water to 10 million floridians and is currently threatened by salt water intrusion, an exploratory oil & gas well, drought & major leaks from Turkey Point nuclear plant!

Submitted by: TCL
April 22, 2016, 8:53 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
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
917

should americans have the same health and retirement benefits as congress?

congress enjoys the best retirement and health care benefits in this country. why can't the american people have the same benefits as congress? single payer health care for EVERYONE and SS for ALL!

Submitted by: concerned from MA
April 24, 2016, 10:37 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
675

Would you consider a public holiday devoted solely to voting?

While also considering making at least turning up to the polling booths compulsory ? As seen in Australia where voters have to essentially cancel their ballot to indicate they are not voting.
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Submitted by: Finn.Cordwell from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:03 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
47

Are you able to solve problems without violence?

Public interest requires solution based on what is best for all. War is destruction not good solution.

Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 7:57 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
157

How will you prioritize issues?

Political rhetoric tends to focus on issues like violence and emotionally charged subjects. How will you ensure the most important things are handled first and how will you evaluate the priorities?

Submitted by: Justin Jameson from KS
April 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
119

Do you support the ERA?

The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress and submitted to the states for approval where it failed to be supported by 3/4's of the state. It should be re-submitted to the American people.

Submitted by: Wirelesswitch from MN
April 22, 2016, 1:43 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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
814

Do you support a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants?

The Obama administration has detained and deported more undocumented immigrants than any previous administration. Will you put a stop to this?
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Submitted by: Kevin M. from WA
April 20, 2016, 1:50 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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What are you going to do to reform the campaign finance system?

How will you work with the President to make a viable campaign finance system? 90% of Americans believe that money needs to get out of politics.

Submitted by: Firemaster39 from NY
April 19, 2016, 6:51 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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
72

Would you start a bill to replace voter IDs with social security data base?

Presidential primary / general voting should be free of residential registration restrictions since Presidents as national officials serve across all boundaries, ergo ss# data base easy registration.

Submitted by: p0eta from RI
April 21, 2016, 10:34 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
314

How would you end the monopolistic influence of Comcast and FPL in Florida?

Comcast and FPL have so much influence in Florida that they're creating an environment that stifles competition and causes Floridians to pay more for services, like electricity and broadband.

Submitted by: Flavio from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:36 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
94

What keeps the republican and democratic parties from working in unison?

This is a sector that happens to find its members through election processes. What are the actual discrepencies that keep the two parties from cooperation? This coke vs pepsi 'stance' is getting old!

Submitted by: oj i. from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:09 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
411

Would you take steps to remove nuclear weapons from dangerous hair-trigger alert?

With Russia's deteriorating infrastructure and the U.S. scandals of missile personell being negligent an accidental nuclear war could be launched, destroying our civilization, perhaps our species.

Submitted by: Thinkspeak from GA
April 19, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
297

Should civic responsibility and media awareness be mandatory learing in HS?

Mainstream media has saturated our world with 24 hr news, the corporate control, therefore gov't is responsible to make its citizenry aware of who owns it and how it effects political process, agree?

Submitted by: yumpladukfoo from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:42 a.m.
Issue area: Education
54
Submitted by: Ice queen from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:12 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
20

Should the U.S. substitute middle eastern oil for American energy initiatives?

American energy policies include renewable and oil based energy.

Submitted by: Devin_Vering from KS
April 22, 2016, 8:21 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
181

How can we eliminate waste and redundancy within government programs?

Republicans want to reduce spending while democrats want to expand social programs. Is their a way to do both.

Submitted by: Bryan from OR
April 21, 2016, 3:18 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
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Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?

Many who have served their time cannot vote years after completing sentence. This is a violation of civil rights.

Submitted by: Bernice S. from FL
April 21, 2016, 5:05 a.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights

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