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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.
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557

Do you think that the people should have the right to vote out elected officials

everyday we complain about congress and others and loath their style of practice, corruption, and their decisions. We should have the right to vote them in and out of office, one person, one vote

Submitted by: master kang from NH
April 21, 2016, 4:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
540

Do you support a more accurate method of calculating social security increases?

With the real cost of living increases running at more than 10-20% per year, a better method of calculating actual COLA is badly needed. In addition, a "catch up" increase must also be paid out.

Submitted by: Drron from MI
April 24, 2016, 3:24 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
526

Will you vote to repeal the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000?

The Commodity Futures Modernization Act allowed investment banks/hedge funds unprecedented participation in the commodities markets (oil, grains) resulting in a massive price increases for consumers.

Submitted by: John P. from FL
April 23, 2016, 10:48 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
537
Submitted by: ZangaZeit from AZ
April 20, 2016, 11:50 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
550

What will you do to keep religious teachings and ideas out of our public schools?

Increasing legislation in many states challenging the secular and scientific fact based teaching. Need federal legislation once and for all to stop this.

Submitted by: Lynn R. from CA
April 21, 2016, 1:27 p.m.
Issue area: Education
730

What would you do about those who can't work (health, etc.) and the jobless?

There's no aid for those who are unable to work, in the process of applying for disability aid, and there simply aren't jobs for all. What should we do about them?

Submitted by: DHFabian from WI
April 20, 2016, 10:51 p.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
511

Would you support a corporate media tax to increase funding for public news?

Bias in corporate media is destroying our democracy. The BBC in Britain, as an alternative 4th branch of government example, is funded by direct TV licensing. Why can't we have something comparable?

Submitted by: Nsolcast from CA
April 21, 2016, 5:15 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
733

Do you have a plan to help seniors with rising housing and medical costs?

As a senior, I live on Social Security. Every year my rent goes up, even when my check remains the same. Is there no break for the elderly?

Submitted by: caroles from FL
April 18, 2016, 7:24 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
712

Would you agree that representative government in the USA has failed?

Our failed national and internal policies have allowed bankers to commit crimes without consequences, elected officials to wage wars without end & facilitation of inequitable distribution of wealth.

Submitted by: Stefan A. from NY
April 19, 2016, 4:32 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
617

Would you support the Tax Filing Simplification Act?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren has proposed having the IRS fill out everyone's tax forms, to save time and money, and ensure everyone entitled to EITC benefits can receive them.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 9:34 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
534
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How was your campaign funded? How have you served the people who voted you in?

Senators should be put on the spot regularly about their record. What have they done with their time in congress? Whose interests are they looking out for?

Submitted by: Salman from FL
April 20, 2016, 12:26 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
382
Submitted by: Kristen Zehner from WI
April 23, 2016, 10:14 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
529

Will you support increased funding of basic research?

Basic research is the engine that feeds technological breakthroughs. Basic research funding has been cut in favor of achieving goals and Department of Defense is no longer allowed to fund it.

Submitted by: Larry R from MA
April 21, 2016, 12:27 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
641
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Is tuition free college really possible?

Would it be too much to ask for congress to actually pass the bill. This would require everyone to agree. Wouldn't it be more realistic to make universities flat rate, and erase interest rates?

Submitted by: denny464 from IL
April 19, 2016, 6:32 p.m.
Issue area: Education
515

Do you support the use of whichever gender restroom a person identifies with?

Should people be allowed to use whichever restroom they prefer based on the gender they identify with or should people continue to use the restroom aligned with their biological gender?

Submitted by: John B. from FL
April 19, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
451

Will you revise Stand Your Ground laws so they do not apply in public spaces?

Public places like side walks, streets, parks etc.

Submitted by: Adair V from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:38 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
449

What is your recovery strategy from the tenure of Governor Scott?

What steps would you take to help the citizens of Florida begin to recover from the abuse and neglect brought on by Governor Scott and his corporate cronies?

Submitted by: Lonnie D from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
608

Would you support a Carbon Tax and other emissions taxes?

We could raise $1.2 Trillion over 10 years while combating global warming and helping our oceans recover from acidification.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 9:38 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
465

Why is free public education pie in the sky?

60 years ago education at California state universities was virtually free. Most European countries have free college education.

Submitted by: Howardwhynot from FL
April 19, 2016, 11:22 p.m.
Issue area: Education
372

Would you work to reduce the deficit by increasing funding for the IRS?

This would allow more audits of business owners who are currently avoiding $180 billion in lawful taxes by under reporting their business income.

Submitted by: Patriot67
April 21, 2016, 7:23 a.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
356

Will you support ending eminent domain for private gain?

Landowners should not be forced by Big Oil to take risky pipelines on their land. If we keep building new fossil fuel infrastructure then we keep on contributing to climate change.

Submitted by: Jane kleeb from NE
April 24, 2016, 4:03 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
491

Do you agree with Heather Hironimus' treatment by the criminal justice system?

In early 2015, Heather Hironimus was forced, in handcuffs, to sign a consent form allowing for her son Chase to be circumcised. Do you support forced consent and forced surgery on minors?
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Submitted by: Patrick Seiter from IL
April 19, 2016, 6:34 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
345

Why are there 40,000 american troops in Germany 71 years after the war finished?

No money for extra police, no money for schools but we pump taxpayer money into the strongest economy in Europe?!

Submitted by: butseriously
April 21, 2016, 4:45 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military

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