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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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What will differentiate your policies from that of the current political field?

This country has shown its disdain for the established “business as usual” brand of politician.

Submitted by: Oni from FL
April 25, 2016, 11:48 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
178

What sort of legislation will you sponsor to reduce child abuse?

Tomorrow, the Orange Co. California Registry of Child Abuse will receive 120 reports of child abuse. That's 120 too many in just one county of just one state.

Submitted by: Joybird from CA
April 19, 2016, 11:41 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
83

I am a Gulf War Veteran, a father of 2 kids and a registered republican.

What will you do to end the gun lobby from writing our gun laws and will you end PLCAA (gun industry immunity)?

Submitted by: Scott S. from CT
April 22, 2016, 7:10 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Do you support Social Security as an entitlement program, it's funds protected?

SocialSecurity has been robbed of funds to balance the budget. It's funds should be protected as they belong to the ppl who have contributed to it all their working lives & rely on it for retirement

Submitted by: Patricia R. from MI
April 20, 2016, 9:52 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
173

What do you have to say about laughing so callously about the rape of a 12yr old?

Hillary Clinton in 1975 got a child rapist, who raped and beat a 12yr old girl, off on a technicality. I can understand a defender I can understand a defender, defending his client but, not laugh @ it
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Submitted by: TheQuigly from VA
April 20, 2016, 9:01 p.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
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
499

Has Florida's drug testing program for welfare and food stamp recipients worked?

Was the program effective in saving Florida taxpayers money? Is this initiative fiscally conservative? Does this initiative reflect small government priorities? Is there a right to privacy issue?

Submitted by: LRinCO from CO
April 20, 2016, 11:07 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
927

How can you justify the sale of assault style weapons to civilians?

Why does anyone need this grade of weaponry? The military requires vigorous training before a soldier is allowed to use assault style weapons, yet no such requirements exist for civilians.

Submitted by: C S. from FL
April 21, 2016, 7:03 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
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Submitted by: The Punisher from OH
April 24, 2016, 1:05 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
8

Would you support the creation of a national service corp?

There is no requirement that young Americans contribute to the welfare of the country by performing some type of national service, where persons of all backgrounds would work for the common good.

Submitted by: crodgers from MA
April 25, 2016, 2:45 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
603

Will you work to prevent Seniors being forced into homelessness via foreclosure?

A means-tested fund could be established whereby mortgages in default could be bought, the title held by the fund, and that equity bought from the fund by the mortgagee paying what (s)he can afford.

Submitted by: Scott L. from GA
April 19, 2016, 9:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
1

countrys with lower GDP can guarantee free healthcare and college why can't we?

There are several countries that guarantee health-care to all and even small countries like Slovenia give free college to all, I thought we where the best!!

Submitted by: Daniel E. from CA
April 25, 2016, 6:16 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
733

Do you have a plan to help seniors with rising housing and medical costs?

As a senior, I live on Social Security. Every year my rent goes up, even when my check remains the same. Is there no break for the elderly?

Submitted by: caroles from FL
April 18, 2016, 7:24 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
36

What are you going to do ensure our Christian religious freedom to marry same sex couples?

I am a Christian and I belong to a denomination that supports same sex marriage. What are you going to do ensure our Christian religious freedom to marry same sex couples?

Submitted by: The Infiltrator from FL
April 21, 2016, 9:52 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
449

What is your recovery strategy from the tenure of Governor Scott?

What steps would you take to help the citizens of Florida begin to recover from the abuse and neglect brought on by Governor Scott and his corporate cronies?

Submitted by: Lonnie D from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:31 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
1601

Will you support the Equal Rights Amendment to end legal discrimination based on sex?

Will you introduce the equal rights amendment to the Constitution and fight for its passage?

Submitted by: Maureen N from NY
April 20, 2016, 11:06 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
42

Would you work to have a summit between pro and anti gun group?

Given the volcanic debate re: guns, it seems to be a good idea to have a "summit" with citizen groups, the NRA, and others moderated by the POTUS - common sense to me.

Submitted by: Antonio L. from CA
April 22, 2016, 6:55 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
451

Will you revise Stand Your Ground laws so they do not apply in public spaces?

Public places like side walks, streets, parks etc.

Submitted by: Adair V from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:38 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community

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