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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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What will you do to reduce conflicts of interest?

While accepting huge campaign contributions from special interests is not a guarantee of corruption, it is a conflict of interest. How will you reduce conflicts of interest in your administration?

Submitted by: Craig N. from FL
April 23, 2016, 10:02 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
60

What place does conservative politics have in a declining religious America?

Religion has been on decline around the world and in America. Church attendance has reached all time lows. Conservative politics have religious foundations. What's the future of conservatism?

Submitted by: Danny from IN
April 21, 2016, 10:13 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
30

If elected will you support the Stop Bill in Congress now?

Based on the 60 Minute report Representative Jolly initiated the "Stop Bill" which will prevent elected members from "dialing for dollars".

Submitted by: American Citizen Proud from FL
April 25, 2016, 6:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
375

Will you abolish the ability of any Congressperson to shut down our government?

Never again allow any Congressperson(s) to shut down any part or all of our government to prove a point, bullying, or demonstrate a bias, without personal penalty e.g., lost wages/day. Your opinions?

Submitted by: Trisha B from CA
April 21, 2016, 10:42 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
127

Do you support voter registration to all citizens who file income tax returns?

Voting is a fundamental right of all American citizens. Filing income tax should automatically register a citizen to vote. It shouldn't be easier to buy a firearm than register to vote.

Submitted by: Ming from IL
April 22, 2016, 8:30 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
123

What can be done to stop voter disenfranchisement that seems so rampant today?

I am talking about a major rift in our democratic processes here.The horror that is called voting is seemingly an exercise in futility.What is happening here and why.

Submitted by: tuffiann from OH
April 22, 2016, 7:05 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
47

What is your opinion of Hillary and guns sales and the NRA?

During debates, why not remind Hillary about her direct tie to gun sales and her support for the NRA?
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Submitted by: Clara from CO
April 22, 2016, 10:21 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
64

Would you support encouraging or requiring states coordinate elections?

When state and local elections are held in Presidential election years, turnout increases greatly. We should require coordinating elections to make voting as convenient as possible.
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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 10:44 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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Submitted by: William WAUGH
April 22, 2016, 11:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
49

Do you think Americans have a say in FAFE or is it just corp. money that does?

FAFE= Free And Fair Elections Just to add to the question: "If money influences then how?" and "If Americans influence then how?"

Submitted by: Imad from CA
April 22, 2016, 1:42 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
57
Submitted by: Jeason from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:55 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
120

How can you as a former lobbyist help make elections fair and free?

As a former lobbyist who paid politicians to do what you want it seems hard to believe we live in a democracy when the dollar is more valuable than the human voice. And no, money is not free speech.

Submitted by: Philip from NY
April 21, 2016, 4:07 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
66

How would you justify and provide factual support for the actions of congress?

We need to ensure that our elected officials have a sound basis for their decisions, and voters need to understand why congress does things to make the best decisions at the polls.

Submitted by: Matt W. from MD
April 21, 2016, 7:03 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
109

Will you move to Impeach Bush, Cheney, et alia?

They violated their Oath to uphold the Constitution which, in itself, is an impeachable offense plus 34 others! Prove that NO ONE is above the Law of the Land.

Submitted by: d. W. from CA
April 24, 2016, 4:50 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
111

Would you limit power of House and Senate leadership to prevent votes on bills?

I also think a review of the Rules of both the House and Senate should be done with the same goal in mind.

Submitted by: JWS from CT
April 24, 2016, 7:52 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
52

Are you a progressive politician? Why or why not?

Progressives are people who believe that the problems society faces (poverty, violence, greed, racism, and class welfare) could best be addressed by the government's active role on helping its people.

Submitted by: Jeason from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:21 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
409

Would you support mandatory polygraph examinations for all members of congress?

Every public official should be given regular polygraph examinations to determine if they're lying, taking bribes or owned by the corrupt rich.

Submitted by: HonestJoe from TX
April 19, 2016, 6:53 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
460

Would you support accountability in lawmaking via a revision control system?

Revision control systems are used to track changes to text, some use crypto to prevent tampering. Bills tracked in such a system would allow the public to see what changes were made, when, & by whom.
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Submitted by: nowyouwantalogin from FL
April 19, 2016, 9:32 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
17

Should donations to pols. be limited to those from the home state of the donor?

Except for candidates for Pres. and VP, shouldn't donors be allowed to give only to candidates running to represent the donor's state of residence, or state where corp. has headquarters?

Submitted by: JWS from CT
April 24, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
628

Will you do anything to stop the flow of money going to politicians?

Our current system of it being legal to bribe any and all working in our government makes the USA to corrupt for words.

Submitted by: Cozzette from NY
April 21, 2016, 2:52 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
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
152

When will Alan Grayson & David Jolly sign up on Ulection.com?

Ulection connects citizens, officials, and candidates with their communities and provides each candidate an equal platform to spread their message without the need for money.
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Submitted by: Ulection from CA
April 20, 2016, 9:56 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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