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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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34

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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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 22, 2016, 8:39 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
37

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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Submitted by: Theone RES from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:35 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
24

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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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
46

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?

Submitted by: chris ogle from IN
April 21, 2016, 12:14 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
45

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.

Submitted by: Socialism4Justice from OR
April 22, 2016, 4:20 p.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
37

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.

Submitted by: d. W. from CA
April 24, 2016, 4:31 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
20

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

Submitted by: DR LIH YOUNG from MD
April 24, 2016, 4:17 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
23

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.

Submitted by: Danny from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:18 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
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
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
18

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

Submitted by: Steve McCarthy from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:05 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
19

List the top three threats to our democracy?

Politicians create many laws, but some are very harmful to our democracy.

Submitted by: Rick Tuinenburg from CA
April 25, 2016, 1:02 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
17

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.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 23, 2016, 2:38 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
17

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?

Submitted by: Ilya G. from CA
April 22, 2016, 9:14 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
28

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?

Submitted by: Futurehistorian from NE
April 22, 2016, 1:09 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
23

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.

Submitted by: Bill Groover from FL
April 24, 2016, 4:49 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
20

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

Submitted by: Stephany Ph from NY
April 22, 2016, 1:42 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
26

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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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
12

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?

Submitted by: Kanonymous from FL
April 25, 2016, 5:01 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
11

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.

Submitted by: Deborah E. from FL
April 24, 2016, 9:43 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
10

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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Submitted by: Solomon S. from MA
April 23, 2016, 12:08 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
11

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.

Submitted by: Tracey Ellison from TX
April 25, 2016, 12:36 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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