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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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831

Would you agree that Republican leaders, House & Senate, are guilty of sedition?

For 7+ years, Republicans have continuously undermined or disrupted the legal operation of the U.S. government. This is sedition.
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Submitted by: Steve H. from OR
April 19, 2016, 8:01 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
80

Why do both of you make decisions without polling your constituents?

No member of Congress polls their constituents before they vote on legislation. None have a forum on their web sites for constituents. How do they know what the majority of their constituents want?

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:45 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
42

What is Democracy Spring?

and what is your main source of news?

Submitted by: B.P.
April 21, 2016, 11:20 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
30

What do you personally believe our laws should be based upon?

Example: an existential view (religious based), a rational/logical view (may contradict constituents but it's better for them), constituents view (You always vote with your constituents regardless)

Submitted by: James Justice from FL
April 23, 2016, 2:55 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
840

Would you hold hearings for nominated officials regardless of who is President?

Such nominated officials would, for example, include Supreme Court justices and Circuit Court judges.

Submitted by: Andrew Gilbert from PA
April 19, 2016, 8 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
267

Will you endorse Tim Canova's campaign against Debbie WS?

Timothy Canova is a law professor and banking and finance expert. He is also currently challenging Debbie WS for her seat in Congress and the DNC chair.

Submitted by: Miya from NJ
April 24, 2016, 9:32 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
2927

Would you support an amendment to make voting a right of every american ?

Voting should be a right and not infringed upon by any laws

Submitted by: deone from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:48 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
189

What do you think of the idea of making voting mandatory in the U.S.?

Voting is both a right and a responsibility. Enfranchise EVERY CITIZEN. If every ballot included an option to abstain, those who choose not to participate would not have their rights infringed upon.

Submitted by: Gabrielle from WI
April 21, 2016, 1:38 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1

What is your moral red line?

Where is the line at which you subjugate your personal morals to individual sovereignty and the limits of the law, and what could you absolutely not support, legislatively?

Submitted by: Cet from FL
April 25, 2016, 3:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
756

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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Submitted by: Alex from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
91

Would you Admit and Enforce the Original 13th Amendment?

Follow up Question: If NO, "Is this because 80% of all political figures would be removed from office due to their illegality?"
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Submitted by: TruthandFreedom from SC
April 20, 2016, 12:24 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
170

would you support requiring TV stations to provide free air time to candidates ?

Many countries require free airtime on TV and radio to candidates on the ballot in the 30-60 period prior to an election. This would drastically reduce the need to raise so much money.

Submitted by: Ron from CA
April 22, 2016, 1:03 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
5116
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Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United?

Follow up question: If Yes, "Is that because you believe money in politics has a negative influence and those who accept money are more likely to be beholden to those donors rather than voters?"

Submitted by: cyclops1101 from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:48 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
41

Will you commit to supporting the Presidential nominee from your party?

Will you also commit to supporting the Senate nominee from your party, even if it's not you? I want answers for both President and Senator.

Submitted by: Christopher D. from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:54 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
395

How do you feel about former politicians becoming lobbyists or vice versa?

Conflicts of interest seem to be commonplace in politics which is another way "Big Money" can affect politics.

Submitted by: cleaner from HI
April 22, 2016, 2:24 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
485

Will reduction of big money influence/corruption be among your top priorities?

Are you willing to promise voters that you will make it a top priority to work to reduce influence from powerful, wealthy special interests as much as possible? More transparency, less corruption.

Submitted by: Gale Rogers Jr. from NY
April 23, 2016, 12:33 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
12

Why do you believe in freedom of expression for the 99% but not 1%?

Money is free speech! Do not overturn Cit Uni!

Submitted by: John P. Atter from CA
April 24, 2016, 12:15 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
412

Is right for Senators to be paid a salary for the rest of their life.

If a normal citizens job ends they do not continue to be paid for life, why should Senators and Congress leaders? Cutting this off would help with the deficit!!!

Submitted by: Mr. J from FL
April 24, 2016, 7:25 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
79

How can we reign in the Democratic Party?

The DNC has basically tilted the election in favor of their prize horse, who is conservative. What can be done to motivate them to fairly support more liberal candidates?

Submitted by: OprahsPlumber from GA
April 21, 2016, 5:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
127

Will you both agree to run on a set amount money?

If you and your opponent can agree to a spending limit you can make this a race about who has the better message and not who has more money.

Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1109

What will you do to re the revolving door of politicians leaving office to lobby?

Too many elected officials leave office only to become lobbyists for corporations or interests that they used to oversee. This is a conflict of interest, and likely demonstrates corruption.

Submitted by: ronrabatsky from CA
April 19, 2016, 9:02 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
94

Are you a supporter of Cenk Uygur's Wolf-PAC initiative?

Do you approve of the practices and strategies employed by Wolf-PAC in order to drive electoral finance reform? Why or why not?

Submitted by: Pulak K. from CA
April 21, 2016, 10:27 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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