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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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96

Why is the Establishment so against the minorities of this country?

This election alone shows just how against and prejudice the so called Establishment is. Why aren't we considering them a hate group at this point?

Submitted by: D from AL
April 21, 2016, 9:45 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
78

When your term is up in 2022, how much higher will death by guns be than in 2016

Bloomberg News projects gun deaths to top auto deaths in 2015 to near 33,000. How will you address the possibility that number will be topped by 2022?

Submitted by: larry s. from IL
April 21, 2016, 12:13 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
35

Can you please tell us how a progressive is different than a communist in your opinion?

Many people have a hesitation in following the progressive ideology because they claim it is no different than being a communist. Do you agree with them, if no, can you please explain why?

Submitted by: BobS
April 21, 2016, 11:37 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Submitted by: jacksonst from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:10 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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What is your plan to end hi # of deaths and injuries due to gun violence?

All shootings: Some 13,286 people were killed in the US by firearms in 2015, according to the Gun Violence Archive, and 26,819 people were injured [those figures exclude suicide].
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Submitted by: Steve M. from NC
April 21, 2016, 8:54 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
31

Should taxpayer disaster relief funds to assist flood prone areas?

Global warming is causing unstoppable sea level rises in SE Florida yet development continues unabated.

Submitted by: NotDrinkingTheRightWingKoolAid from FL
April 21, 2016, 10:39 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
105

Are you in favor of free speech, even if a person's position is unpopular?

We live in a world where it's hard to know what to say anymore without a fear of offending someone. I'd like to hear the candidates talk about how we can fix that. Everyone has a right to speak.

Submitted by: Erin from WI
April 22, 2016, 1:15 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
38

Would you work to enact a modernized second bill of rights?

Several key facets of society remain the subject of vitriolic debate such as privacy, abortion, guns, employment, camp. finance, etc - let's settle these once and for all at the Const. level.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:59 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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What will you do to combat gentrification and displacement of poor people?

In recent years, all major cities have seen an influx of affluent, majority white, people moving in while new developments force poor residents and small businesses out.

Submitted by: Jordan Levine from MD
April 22, 2016, 1:54 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
36

Will you move gov't away from meddling in an individual's affairs?

Part of the govt's job is to protect people from the actions of another - not from themselves. Life may involve risky activities and each individual has the right to decide how much risk to incur.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:22 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
1098

What is your stance on guns and gun control?

What will you do as senator to either lessen or increase gun control?

Submitted by: Jordan B. from CA
April 19, 2016, 6:22 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
331
Submitted by: DangerousTalk from PA
April 19, 2016, 6:37 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
540

Do you support a more accurate method of calculating social security increases?

With the real cost of living increases running at more than 10-20% per year, a better method of calculating actual COLA is badly needed. In addition, a "catch up" increase must also be paid out.

Submitted by: Drron from MI
April 24, 2016, 3:24 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
319

What is the most important issue facing the country?

At the national level, which of the issues being raised by the various presidential candidates is the most critical to America's future?

Submitted by: Gerald M from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:33 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Do you support expanding Social Security, & a FAIR COLA formula as well as remov

Do you support expanding Social Security, creating a FAIR COLA formula for those on SS, as well as removing the income cap for the FICA Tax so that ALL Americans pay FICA Tax on 100% of their income?

Submitted by: jenniferny from NY
April 21, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
87

Should Faith Healing continue to be protected under U.S. Law?

As you know, faith healing is protected under religious freedom. However, this has led to the death of many children. Should states continue to allow this exemption? Should parent's be acquitted?
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Submitted by: Michael Finnie from KY
April 21, 2016, 12:16 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
113

Would you prioritize reducing homelessness before accepting any foreign refugee?

Almost 2 million homeless need our help in the United States.

Submitted by: Dreadnaught from FL
April 21, 2016, 2:12 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
55

How would you resolve and protect the Citizens from ID Theft?

Among metro areas, South Florida topped the list for ID-theft complaints for the fifth year in a row, according to figures released by the Federal Trade Commission.

Submitted by: Anna B. from FL
April 23, 2016, 9:23 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
32

How important is objectivity, and how does it relate to truth?

An abstract question but nonetheless essential to ask to all politicians. Some target the pathos/ethos of citizens while others target logos. Should logic be better emphasized?

Submitted by: Raspica Blue Gaming from IA
April 21, 2016, 9:13 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Would you vote in favor of auditing the Federal Reserve?

The Federal Reserve is the private bank that prints money and loans it to the United States on interest. In your estimation why is auditing the Fed a partisan issue and transparecy not the law yet?
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Submitted by: KnightForThePeople from FL
April 21, 2016, 8:52 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
96

Fairness & equality, what does that mean socially, financially, emotionally.

Policies & legislation can b changed n different ways, by local people, courts, legislators, or Executive actions. It isn't as easy to undo bad ones as add on, to add accountability to authority.

Submitted by: Go_Bernie_Sanders from KY
April 20, 2016, 7:33 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Will you work to establish cooperative workplaces?

It's been shown that cooperative workplaces increase general happiness at the workforce, increase wages, and productivity. What would you do to support worker or consumer co-ops?

Submitted by: Christopher M from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:07 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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