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?
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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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.
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
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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?
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).
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.
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?
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"?
Would you support ending the Senate filibuster rule?
It is time to enable all bills submitted to the Senate to be voted upon.
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!
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
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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.
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
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?
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!
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?
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?