How about we eliminate the party system entirely, so individuals work together?
I, for one, am sick and tired of hearing about how people will "fight" for me! I want people who will stand strong for me, but not turn so quickly to fighting. Not everything is a battle.
Do you support a proportional allocation of delegates for presidential elections
It is unfair for presidential elections to be decided by a winner take-all system. A majority does not represent a whole. Let States use a proportional system for presidential election rules
Do you support an amendment that holds officials accountable.
Too many times we see elected officials do everything but show up for work. Gov shut down. If I did not show up for work after some days I would be fired. They should be held to the same standard.
Do you support completely open Primaries?
The Primary process is essentially controlled by the 2 Parties, the Democrats and Republicans. In States w/ closed Primaries, Independents are not allowed to vote in either Primary.
Would you support ending the Senate filibuster rule?
It is time to enable all bills submitted to the Senate to be voted upon.
What is your position on Citizens United and how are you funding your campaign?
If you are relying on Corp or Special Interests please justify the relationship and how you will ensure you will not be influenced. Did you try to get grassroots funding? Why/not?
Would you promote government efficiency and justice?
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN GREAT DANGER! Would you promote government efficiency and justice by: urging to prosecute/eliminate “Official misconduct- government gang- MURDER- fraud- crime- injustice networks” o
What are your thoughts on proportional representation?
Are you open to ending the two party system and allowing freer elections? Is this a bill or amendment that you would sign and/or support?
Will you both release your tax returns in the interest of open government?
Presidential and Senate candidate regularly release their tax returns, often going back ten or more years. Will you both promise to do the same?
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
is Bernie's political revolution going to end after the 2016 elections ?
the political revolution has relied a lot on the elections as a deadline...when normally revolutions have no time limits.what is the future of this revolution regardless to the elections ?
Why isn't public consensus offered as a replacement for rigged elections?
Public consensus allows public partication during the decision making process. Public participation prevents harm from being overlooked.
How can US politic get pass ideology divisiveness and work together?
Lesson from Vietnam: you have to get past the label. US went to war with 'Nam over communist label. 3m Vietnam & 60k US deaths later, Vietnam now have higher favorability toward US than France & UK
Is there really such thing as dem & republican in 2016? Or since 1913?
Politicians all serve the dollar (re: lobbyists, big corporate, donor ideals) so what's the point of red VS blue? Same thing as night & day, good vs bad, right & wrong? Seriously.. wth?
Why are only 2 candidates for the Senate participating? There are more running.
There are more than 2 candidates running for the US Senate seat in Florida. If this is an open debate as the name implies, why are the other candidates not shown as participating?
How will you address all undue influence of industry on government?
This includes things such as speaking fees, big money donations, and the revolving door.
Which system is best? US two party system or global multiparty system?
Globally, there is a multi-party system with election threshold. All parties are indepentent and power is allocated by percentage. Shouldn't the votes directly choose who becomes the next US leader?
April 21, 2016, 9:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
Would you support online voting?
Physical voting is more vulnerable to fraudulent counting/reporting than a correctly implemented online voting system. The entire stock market and finance industry uses the internet. It's secure!
Why should voters keep voting for the failed 2 party system?
According to Pew & Gallop:
-most Americans don't vote
-independents now outnumber Democrats and Republicans
-congress has all time low voter disapproval ratings
-voters want more party options.
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April 21, 2016, 10:51 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections