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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 support a return to following Keynesian economics?

Trickle down hasn't worked. Free trade agreements have been a disaster for working class families. Keynesian economics worked great in the U.S. for decades. Would you push those type of policies?

Submitted by: Andrew Gilbert from PA
April 19, 2016, 8:03 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
48

Do you support the US military invading countries that are radical like Iran

We have invaded Iraq and Afghanistan to stop terrorism and take their resources and since we have signed the Iran nuclear deal it would be best to know if we should expect to see a similar conflict

Submitted by: Mgrimm from PA
April 21, 2016, 10:41 a.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
165

Did you sign the Grover Norquist Tax pledge?

If not taxes, how do you plan to pay down the national debt?

Submitted by: jgmedlin from GA
April 20, 2016, 8:49 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
32

Will you work to end America's addiction of solution by "ban"?

The American ideal states that gov't should regulate\mediate - not remove citizens' freedoms unless absolutely necessary. If something, with proper education, can be enjoyed, it must be permitted.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 23, 2016, 11:19 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
99

Are Democracy and Capitalism truly compatible?

The wealthiest 1% control 40% of the wealth in the U.S. The bottom 80% control only 7%. Add Citizens United to the mix, and there appears to be a growing disconnect between the two systems.

Submitted by: NativeOR from OR
April 21, 2016, 9:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
167
Submitted by: Caden Coleman from OK
April 19, 2016, 9:19 p.m.
Issue area: Education
43

What do you plan to do about fractional reserve lending?

In a system where small banks effectively create money from thin air through fractional reserve lending, how are you compared to address and combat this grossly unfair system?

Submitted by: Poie from MA
April 21, 2016, 4:49 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
46

Do you support innovative transportation systems such as the Hyperloop?

Elon Musk's Hyperloop could prove to be far faster and cheaper than high speed rail.
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Submitted by: Steve from FL
April 22, 2016, 12:25 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
96

Why is the Establishment so against the minorities of this country?

This election alone shows just how against and prejudice the so called Establishment is. Why aren't we considering them a hate group at this point?

Submitted by: D from AL
April 21, 2016, 9:45 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
78

When your term is up in 2022, how much higher will death by guns be than in 2016

Bloomberg News projects gun deaths to top auto deaths in 2015 to near 33,000. How will you address the possibility that number will be topped by 2022?

Submitted by: larry s. from IL
April 21, 2016, 12:13 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
35

Can you please tell us how a progressive is different than a communist in your opinion?

Many people have a hesitation in following the progressive ideology because they claim it is no different than being a communist. Do you agree with them, if no, can you please explain why?

Submitted by: BobS
April 21, 2016, 11:37 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
899

What will you do to improve social security?

Seniors have paid their portion throughout their working years but yet many are struggling due to annual COL expenses.

Submitted by: Sue from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:47 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Will you fight to reverse the ruling that left 800k+ people uninsured in FL?

The Republican led state government in FL choose to not participate in the Medicaid expansion and almost a million people are left uninsured including me.Will you help in getting those people insured?
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Submitted by: AnaisSuarez86 from FL
April 20, 2016, 10:39 a.m.
Issue area: Health
614

How would you work with fellow senators in keeping government functioning?

The country does not want a Republican-run senate, or a Democratic-run senate, they want a working senate. How would you reach across the aisle and assure this goal is accomplished?

Submitted by: William C. from NC
April 19, 2016, 10:11 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
104

What of the National Employment Recovery Act and the Bring Jobs Home Act?

Our good jobs being outsourced overseas is at the root of most of our economic problems. NERA and BJHA will correct this. See link for details.
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Submitted by: rncox from WV
April 22, 2016, 10:35 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
121

How are you going to help the veterans that are coming home?

There's a good percentage of homeless people that are vets. One major reason for this is because they can't get jobs do to some form of medical problems (i.e. PTSD, and wear and tear from serving)
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Submitted by: Cpl Alvarez (USMC) from NY
April 21, 2016, 8:40 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
58

How will you improve support for Menta disabilities in High School?

Hi, I Have ADHD. Right now, public high school is horrible for me, and even though I have support, it's still a struggle What will you guys do To make high school more enjoyable and individualized?

Submitted by: CadenOnTheCobb from CT
April 21, 2016, 2:16 p.m.
Issue area: Education
10
Submitted by: jacksonst from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:10 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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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Submitted by: Shanna Rose from OR
April 21, 2016, 12:45 a.m.
Issue area: Health
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What is your plan to end hi # of deaths and injuries due to gun violence?

All shootings: Some 13,286 people were killed in the US by firearms in 2015, according to the Gun Violence Archive, and 26,819 people were injured [those figures exclude suicide].
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Submitted by: Steve M. from NC
April 21, 2016, 8:54 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
31

Should taxpayer disaster relief funds to assist flood prone areas?

Global warming is causing unstoppable sea level rises in SE Florida yet development continues unabated.

Submitted by: NotDrinkingTheRightWingKoolAid from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:39 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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