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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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Would you work with a president of the opposing party to help Americans?

If the president elected in November is not from your party, would you work with her or him to accomplish meaningful legislative progress or would you focus on opposing the president's agenda?

Submitted by: Shaun M from MI
April 19, 2016, 10:13 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
756

Do you support the Fair Vote initiative?

FairVote is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that seeks to make democracy fair, functional, and more representative. They support ranked choice voting and other reforms to make elections fair.
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Submitted by: Alex from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
461

Would you introduce legislation to close loopholes in the minimum wage laws?

I have been told by the FL Labor Dept. that graphic designers are exempt from the Fed. minimum wage law, and that there are other such loopholes that allow businesses to take advantage of employees.

Submitted by: George D. from FL
April 23, 2016, 7:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
532

Would you support Congress and retiring on Social Security?

With Congress retiring on Social Security the 1% would not get away with paying no tax while the 99% starve and the Social Security system would once again become a viable system and the trillions "b

Submitted by: [email protected] from NM
April 19, 2016, 4:23 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
691

What is you plan for providing medication with those with mental illness?

Florida lacks effort in helping its millions of mentally ill citizens afford their medication. Do they at all plan to help fund anything that will benefit them?

Submitted by: Kathrine Jakob from FL
April 19, 2016, 6:25 p.m.
Issue area: Health
684

What will you do to stop FRACKiNG?

Fracking is destroying wildlife, air and water on both public and private land and no one is asking the question.

Submitted by: yes from CA
April 22, 2016, 4:28 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
701

Are you in favor of a public option? Why or why not?

Republicans want to repeal Obamacare. Why can't we compromise and pass the public option?

Submitted by: cindy c. from NC
April 19, 2016, 7:53 a.m.
Issue area: Health
752

Will you stop Big Polluters that dump toxins into FL rivers & flush into Lake O?

Large corporations have been flushing toxins into FL streams. These flow into Lake O. and are being flushed into the Caloosahatchee River. This in turn is destroying SWFL's ecosystem & tourism.

Submitted by: ThomasSWFL from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:31 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
719

Considering Florida's delicate environment; how important are EPA protections?

Many Floridians believe the current Governor and Legislature have stripped away the needed protections for ground water, rising sea levels, Off Shore Drilling and Fracking.

Submitted by: Dale G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:59 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
562

What would you propose to address the backlog of veterans disability claims?

Many disabled veterans are waiting for years to receive benefits, losing everything they and their families have while waiting for approval. What should be done to alleviate the backlog?

Submitted by: Lisa R. from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:07 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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What measures would you take to improve education in this country?

Education and literacy are the core of an evolving society. However it is flawed with high costs, huge bridge to the work force and we currently are 10th in the world graduation rate (source: oecd).

Submitted by: Ali M. from TX
April 21, 2016, 12:52 p.m.
Issue area: Education
603

Will you work to prevent Seniors being forced into homelessness via foreclosure?

A means-tested fund could be established whereby mortgages in default could be bought, the title held by the fund, and that equity bought from the fund by the mortgagee paying what (s)he can afford.

Submitted by: Scott L. from GA
April 19, 2016, 9:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
465

Do you support labeling of GMOs? Or would you sign the DARK Act?

The Dark Act would ban the labeling of GMOs and repeal such laws where already passed. Do you believe Americans have a right to know what's in their food?

Submitted by: Sharon C. from WA
April 25, 2016, 4:24 a.m.
Issue area: Health
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Will you halt US ties and aid to countries that perpetrate human rights abuses?

For example, Saudi Arabia's human rights violations, abuses, and oppressive criminal justice system does terrible harm to the Saudi people. How do we address this beyond "voicing disapproval"?

Submitted by: Melissa A from FL
April 19, 2016, 8:10 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
645

Would you support ending the Senate filibuster rule?

It is time to enable all bills submitted to the Senate to be voted upon.

Submitted by: Marty from CO
April 20, 2016, 7:13 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
465

Would you support a cap on student loan interest?

I want to pay my student loans, but I can't ever because of interest. If you simply put a cap on the amount of interest that can accrue for the lifetime of loan, problem solved for 80% of us!

Submitted by: Lisa P. from OR
April 21, 2016, 6:53 p.m.
Issue area: Education
503

How do you plan to return our government back to the people again?

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. Abraham Lincoln Read more at:
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Submitted by: JR A. from OK
April 19, 2016, 11:52 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
554

If you oppose abortion, how will you support child's health AFTER they're born?

Examples: Paid parental leave. Programs like welfare that support poor parents who can't afford a child and seek abortions. Health care as a human right. Improving education for poorer communities.

Submitted by: Emily from Kansas from KS
April 24, 2016, 11:40 a.m.
Issue area: Health
831

Do you see the telecommunications and wireless provider monopolies a threat?

America has a problem with monopolies, from banks that are too big to fail to the essential services we use in our daily lives. America now has the highest cost, lowest quality service of the Dvp Wd

Submitted by: Michael W. from FL
April 21, 2016, 8:49 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
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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
505

Why do shareholders of corporations pay the fines for their criminal activities?

CEOs and other corporate executives are not personally fined or prosecuted for their fraudulent conduct, many are free to repeat their crimes. Corporate fines are also tax deductible!

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 3:48 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Do you support providing a Universal Basic Income to all Americans?

Many people are looking at providing all Americans with a basic income as a promising solution to rising inequality and job loss due to automation. Do you support this idea?

Submitted by: Jim P. from CA
April 19, 2016, 8:30 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
536

Do you support an single payer health care system to help veterans and elderly?

some cannot afford doctors or medical bills. Do you believe citizens deserve more efficient medical help?

Submitted by: nate from OH
April 22, 2016, 8:37 a.m.
Issue area: Health

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