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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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63

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

Submitted by: MattG from FL
April 22, 2016, 12:30 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
62

Why do we have laws making fraud a crime?

There can be no argument that the Masters of the Universe on Wall Street committed fraud but none have been even charged. Is this class of people exempt from the laws? Someone is not doing their job.

Submitted by: Crawford from TN
April 24, 2016, 5:20 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
79

Who can better defeat Trump in the general election, Clinton or Sanders?

Of course, when Trump wins CA, Republican nomination with a majority of delegates, he needs strongest challenger, Clinton or Sanders?

Submitted by: Christopher Anderson from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:40 a.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
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
49
Submitted by: billbot from MI
April 21, 2016, 10:06 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
47

Do you think the American People should vote for the next SCOTUS?

Due to those that have the power to suggest a SCOTUS have a controversial past. Including, Senate and President.
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Submitted by: idania from CA
April 21, 2016, 9:22 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
54

Would you support National Instant Runoff Voting and mail - in ballots?

This would give us more voting choices as the two party system has not been working out very well for the People and make it easier to vote.

Submitted by: Louise F. from CO
April 25, 2016, 1:23 a.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
41

How many town hall meetings did you have in 2015?

Politicians like to claim they represent their constituents. However, there is little evidence that they listen or respond to them when making decisions that affect their lives.

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:54 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
75

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.

Submitted by: Gabrielle from WI
April 21, 2016, 1:43 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
51

Do you agree with the Democracy Spring Protests?

If not, why? If so, would you participate?

Submitted by: FoundingFighter from FL
April 22, 2016, 5:52 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
51
Submitted by: Carlos from NY
April 22, 2016, 12:30 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
57
Submitted by: Jeason from NY
April 21, 2016, 11:55 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
55

Should Mr. Trump end his bid for the presidency?

Do you both agree that Mr. Trump's remarks make him unfit to be President? Rep. Jolly, do you still stand by your call for Mr. Trump to end his Presidential campaign?
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Submitted by: Dave MacIsaac from NY
April 21, 2016, 5:45 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
58

Should representative be paid in the same manure as the military?

Would you support legislation to make elected official receive the same pay & benefits as active duty soldiers or veteran? No more or less.

Submitted by: MovingForward
April 21, 2016, 10:58 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
52

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.

Submitted by: Staci English from IL
April 22, 2016, 8:04 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
44

Will you help overturn Permanent Apportionment Act of 1929 that set size at 435?

U.S. constitution Article 1 Section 2[3] set target district size at 30,000 population to 1 rep: limits gerrymandering, corporate influence, and campaign costs returning to rep democracy of people.

Submitted by: Kevin B. from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:34 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
30
Submitted by: Greg from FL
April 24, 2016, 8:08 p.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

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