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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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Do you support the release of genetically modified mosquitoes to remove Zika?

The British Company Oxitec is getting resisted from the residents of the Florida Keys because they want to test Genetically Modified Mosquitoes to remove Mosquitos carrying Zika. Do you support them?
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Submitted by: Anthony Ljuljdjurovic from CT
April 21, 2016, 7:28 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
72

Will you attempt to influence the Forida FWC to be responsive to Floridians?

Repeatedly, Floridians have expressed wishes to preserve wild animals in their habitat and the Commission has gone ahead with their own agenda: shooting bears, panthers, etc. Can you influence this?

Submitted by: Donna G. from FL
April 22, 2016, 6:26 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
76

What will you do about the floods in South florida when it is raining heavy?

I live in Coral Springs and when it rains it floods sometimes the parking lot is flooded for days.

Submitted by: jrome128 from FL
April 21, 2016, 11 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
68

How would you aid Florida's imperiled springs?

Florida's springs are suffering from the assault of groundwater withdrawals to service 20+ million resident and countless visitors. Lyngbya infiltration is only one of the problems facing FL springs.
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Submitted by: majikphil from FL
April 25, 2016, 2:23 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
77

How do you justify your anti-AGW position when over 99.9% of scientists disagree?

I believe it's currently 99.99% of climate scientists agree AGW is real as opposed to the older study that gave us the 97% number.

Submitted by: Mark3785 from NJ
April 22, 2016, 2:36 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
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Why are aerosols (chemtrails) being sprayed and what is in them?

The streaky "clouds" we constantly see are being referred to by many as contrails but that is patently untrue. Contrails do not leave streaks or mist up the sky for hours.

Submitted by: deniseward from MA
April 22, 2016, 8:41 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
59

Do you have a plan to combat this? Perhaps a wall that the water will pay for?

It is supoorted by 97% of the world's scientists that half your state will be swallowed up into the ocean in the next few due to warming, rising oceans.
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Submitted by: Mr Mars from CA
April 21, 2016, 5:35 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
71

Please explain the 'scientific method', and why you do or do not support it.

The scientific method has been used for several hundred years to expand human knowledge of self and environment. How is it that nowadays political types say scientists don't know what they are doing?

Submitted by: ral from MN
April 22, 2016, 10:48 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
60

Should Florida universities broadcast sports on partisan talk radio stations?

By broadcasting sports on partisan radio stations featuring Rush Limbaugh, Florida and Florida State universities, among others, help Republicans deny global warming and defund education.

Submitted by: Ron J from NM
April 21, 2016, 12:43 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
51

What will you do to preserve Florida's beaches?

As a Floridian who was born and raised in a small costal town, I have witnessed our local beaches decay over the past few years. As a major part of our economy,how would you help protect beaches?

Submitted by: Tyler from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:31 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
46

Would you be willing to look into alternatives to road salt for winter roads?

With water issues around the country, from places like Flint, MI and St. Joseph, LA to Orleans, NY and many other places that have impending problems: what else can we use instead of road salt?
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Submitted by: Dennis from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:27 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
2

Why does the Republican party deny man made climate change

The American Republican Party is the only major political party among advanced countries to deny man made climate change despite 98% of the worlds leading scientists who have undeniable proof.

Submitted by: charles k. from FL
April 25, 2016, 5:21 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
13

How would you deal with officials who accept bribes from Big Sugar?

Rick Scott, Adam Putnam and Pam Biondi have accepted favors to support Big Sugar interests, as have several state and local elected officials.

Submitted by: Tobydaddy from FL
April 25, 2016, 12:07 p.m.
Issue area: Environment

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