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FLORIDA OPEN DEBATE

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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Displaying 123 Questions

99

Are you in favor of a FL State Auto Inspection program?

An annual car state inspection will increase road safety, lower insurance cost, and increase revenue for auto mechanics and body shops. Let FL join other states that have implemented it successfully.

Submitted by: Dhurt from FL
April 19, 2016, 10:50 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
42

What do you view as the top priority for your constituents?

How would you take action to address this issue?

Submitted by: Perri from NY
April 24, 2016, 1:15 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
79

Do non-citizens have the fundamental right to enter and reside in the US?

The citizens, via their legislature, MUST be able to determine which non-citizens can enter and for how long they can stay - otherwise, countries and their borders literally have no meaning.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 23, 2016, 6:21 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
52

How will you represent the younger demographic of the state?

I'm a 20y/o FL native and because FL has such a large population of older people we feel that we aren't being represented in the govn't. Will you change that? And how?

Submitted by: Mason C from FL
April 21, 2016, 9:39 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
80

How will you handle gang violence and drug trafficking?

Their is a growing number of gangs in the city

Submitted by: Coty1000 from FL
April 21, 2016, 3:52 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
65

Do you believe if guns were taking off the streets, the communities will be safe?

I believe that guns should be taken off the streets.

Submitted by: Tiffany H. from LA
April 21, 2016, 8:08 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
74

Do you have a personal position on public transportation?

It seems that mobility is access to experience, jobs, education, health, even groceries, Do you have a dream for Florida?

Submitted by: clurie bennis from OH
April 22, 2016, 12:48 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
58
Submitted by: Tanner from MN
April 21, 2016, 5:03 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
54

What is your stance on the rebel flag, explain what it represents to you.

I feel like everyone known enough about this controversy, if either candidate defends it at this point a red flag should be raised.

Submitted by: Cody from FL
April 21, 2016, 4:30 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
41

Would you support a "happiness index," like that of Bhutan, for America?

It seems that we have become obsessed with financial metrics as a measure of the quality of life in America. This entirely misses the point when assessing the real quality of life for most Americans.

Submitted by: William S. from CA
April 21, 2016, 7:40 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
67

How would you balance the concerns of both Police & #BlackLivesMatter?

How would you balance concerns of Police, who are in danger everyday on the job, and our African American friends, who are also in danger every time they are stopped?

Submitted by: jacksonst from CA
April 22, 2016, 7:10 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
50

What does the 6% approval rating of mainstream media mean to your campaign?

A recent poll revealed that only 6% of American citizens are actually confident in the mainstream media. This is likely in large part to the heavy bias towards the establishment.
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Submitted by: Raspica Blue Gaming from IA
April 21, 2016, 8:59 p.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
45

What will you do about the parents who have been deported and seperated?

My children and I represent millions of families that have been torn apart because of the deportation. What are you willing to do to help those families come together again?

Submitted by: Lizette Montelongo from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:08 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
32

Will you work to end America's addiction of solution by "ban"?

The American ideal states that gov't should regulate\mediate - not remove citizens' freedoms unless absolutely necessary. If something, with proper education, can be enjoyed, it must be permitted.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 23, 2016, 11:19 p.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
35

How are gun mfg's liable for non-defect related gun deaths?

Absent mfg defects and when used properly, guns are no more dangerous than, for example, cars. Therefore, gun mfg's should only be liable for deaths resulting from defects, not misuse.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:26 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
57

Should the US greatly expand its number of immigration quotas?

Immigrants are coming here because they have family here, or because they need to survive. Why should they have to wait on a 20-year line just because they were born on the wrong side of the border?
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Submitted by: Isaac K. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 6:06 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
47

What is the difference between a union and a lobbyist?

I know a lot republicans or anti-union but have lobbyist who try to sway them. Why not support the people who give the company the power to afford lobbyist?

Submitted by: ryanchatt from GA
April 22, 2016, 6:45 a.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

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