Would you support moving to Score Voting?
Adopting Range Voting (a.k.a. Score Voting) would not only solve the problem of spoilers, but also expand voters' choices and ensure competitive races.
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what about the-Violation-of-the-Constitution" by the House of Representatives.
Article 1,section 2 parg. 3 has not been amended, The people are being deprived of proper Representation.We are entitled to more elected Representation, we are already paying for over 8000 people.
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Would you support giving every voter vouchers to contribute to their candidate?
The American Anti-Corruption Act proposes biennal tax-rebates of $100 that each registered voter may use to contribute to federal candidates, political parties and political committees.
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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?
If elected, would you support a tax credit for people who turn out to vote?
By giving a small tax break to all that vote, you would likely have a much higher turnout. Look at Australia for instance, they utilize this method, and have one of the highest voter turn out rates.
April 22, 2016, 4:20 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
and what is your main source of news?
Would you be in favor of disbanding the 2 Party system and the RNC & DNC?
Every person running for any Public Office has the Right to be heard regardless of Party & debates should be FREELY covered bc Every Voter has an = Right to learn Every candidates Platform on issues.
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
Do you believe a smaller government would lead to a better economy?
History shows that when the government was not as involved, the economy was better because capitalism could flourish. Now the more government gets involved, the worse it gets.
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.
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?
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".
April 25, 2016, 6:31 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
What is the source of Grayson's income beyond his salary?
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/12/us/politics/alan-graysons-double-life-congressman-and-hedge-fund-manager.html?_r=0
List the top three threats to our democracy?
Politicians create many laws, but some are very harmful to our democracy.
Would you work to properly interpret and utilize the Commerce Clause?
The Commerce Clause has been misinterpreted and become a lever for the Feds to meddle in anything related to inter-state affairs leading to a vast expansion of the Fed. gov't - this must stop.
Is the style of debate within US politics too destructive?
Do you believe antagonising those that you are trying to convince of your point of view makes them, in any way, more likely to come around to that point of view?
What are positions do you hold that are very different those of your party? Why?
Democrats seem to be on the idealistic side of politics, Republicans, on the realistic side. What mix of these points of view do you hold and how will it help you win, as well as create progress?
Will you respect the privacy of voters on the Do Not Call List and not call us?
Everyone knows when politicians passed the Do Not Call law, they left themselves a hole. Ask someone besides a robocaller device if they think a voter will change their vote based on a recording.
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
Do you support giving the vote to high school graduates of any age?
Studies have shown adolescent decision making isn't that different than an adult's. Shouldn't someone who proved themselves by graduating be entitled to representation?
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Will you support a new investigation into 9/11?
A significant body of evidence, e.g. molten steel found at the bases of all THREE WTC towers that fell on 9/11 suggests controlled demolition and an inside job. Are you for truth or continuing denial?
Will either candidate put a stop to the citizens MRP Program?
The Citizens MRP program contract with vendors is so fraught with errors that contractors are currently doing sinkhole repair without sinkhole insurance.
Would you support increasing pay and professionalizing congressional staff?
Experts like Norm Orenstein and Thomas E. Mann agree better resourced staff increase Congress' ability to resist lobbyist influence.
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Fact checking for congressional record?
Should there be an independent government agency to fact check statements by officials on the congressional record? Corrections could be read into the recordat the start of the Congressional day.