CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE DEBATE

Monday, April 25 at 7pm EDT Rep. David Jolly (R) and Rep. Alan Grayson (D) went head-to-head and answered YOUR questions in a groundbreaking Open Debate moderated by The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur and Independent Journal Review's Benny Johnson.

Miss the debate? Click here to watch the video!

WELCOME TO THE
FLORIDA OPEN DEBATE

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.
0410298total votes
30 days 12 hrs 5 mins until the event
Displaying 908 Questions

51
Submitted by: Carlos from NY
April 22, 2016, 12:30 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
248

Exactly how much do you have to make a year to be considered middle class?

This effects tax policy and whom it would benefit

Submitted by: deone from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:40 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
390

What reasons do you have to support or reject the TPP?

What, if anything, would cause you to change your vote? For example, if against TPP but there is the threat of gov't shutdown?

Submitted by: Todd L. from MI
April 24, 2016, 1:11 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
103

Will you provide information of local produce and seafood and expand snap statewide?

At all farmer's markets ensuring healthy food to low income and elderly.

Submitted by: Mharty from FL
April 22, 2016, 11:31 p.m.
Issue area: Health
1247
Submitted by: Steven G. from VA
April 19, 2016, 2:08 p.m.
Issue area: Education
1147

When will the government reject lobbying attempts from groups like Big Pharma?

Making treatment and drugs affordable to the mass public is extremely important and this should not be placed behind profit motives. How do you intend to reject lobbying groups like this?

Submitted by: Kris29 from NJ
April 23, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
43

Would you Consider a maximum wage ratio to ensure good wages?

Doing this would end the bad economics of income inequality once and for all and create the strongest middle class with fair wages but without using taxes.
User Submitted Citation

Submitted by: Dannyk from MI
April 22, 2016, 7 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
1054

What will you do to immediately increase social security benefits for seniors?

Seniors without any other income are starving and becoming homeless. For example, there is no COLA for 2 years while food and senior expenses are up 21% a year.

Submitted by: DJ C from FL
April 18, 2016, 7:57 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
313

Are you willing to demand that we stop supporting Israel?

This includes supporting them diplomatically, militarily, and financially.

Submitted by: Marian D from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:08 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
131

Do you want to repeal Citizens United with a Constitutional Convention?

If so, why would you expect politicians and people who earn a living from political donations from corporations to attend a Constitutional Convention and act against their own self-interests?

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:25 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
95

Do you support allowing undocumented people in FL to get drivers licenses?

Thousands of people have no form of ID even though they have lived in FL for years + pay taxes. This would also generate economic activity, as people will be able to buy new cars, car services, ect.

Submitted by: Cris R. from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:53 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
1293
Merged

Will you stop all fracking initiatives?

Will you promote the restoration of both the Everglades and the Indian River lagoon?

Submitted by: thomask from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:43 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
176
Submitted by: Philippe Hunt
April 21, 2016, 11:30 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
51

Are you in favor of having the Treasury fund the payroll tax?

According to Modern Monetary Theory the purpose of all federal taxes is to control how the economy works. The payroll tax penalizes employees & employers and drives jobs out of the country.

Submitted by: Brooke from CA
April 20, 2016, 7:13 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
417

Will you reform the USDA Wildlife Services?

The USDA wildlife services are good when it eradicates invasive species. Recently it's been culling many of our native species, including protected ones, and acting very shady. It's time for a reform.
User Submitted Citation

Submitted by: Casey P. from TX
April 20, 2016, 11:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
21

Have u cosigned S1214? 2000 horses off racetracks, w Bute export 4 Human consump

Check USDA export livestock for AZ NM & TX also NYS

Submitted by: Donna F. from FL
April 22, 2016, 8:04 p.m.
Issue area: Health
2556
Merged

What do you plan to do to ensure a separation of church and state?

Given recent assaults on religious liberty and attempts to impose religious doctrine on our children from Christian fundamentalists, what do you intend to do to ensure our freedom of religion?

Submitted by: Brandyn from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:04 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
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
1285

Will you support public funding of elections?

Most of the major issues facing our country are affected by the central issue of money in politics. Unless we solve that problem, lasting change is virtually impossible.

Submitted by: Betty
April 23, 2016, 7:52 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
145

Is it true medicare for all would benifit corporations and small businesses?

If it businesses no longer are obligated to provide Heathcare they can hire more full-time employees and Labor Unions and Corporations wouldnt fight over future Healthcare labor disputes

Submitted by: BillBarney from CA
April 21, 2016, 5:35 p.m.
Issue area: Health
34

Would you support moving to Score Voting?

Adopting Range Voting (a.k.a. Score Voting) would not only solve the problem of spoilers, but also expand voters' choices and ensure competitive races.
User Submitted Citation

Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 22, 2016, 8:39 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

Recent Activity