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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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000008 4/20/2016 4:47 am “How dare you? Self explanatory.” was removed from the live site. This is not a substantive question.
000007 4/20/2016 1:20 am “Do you support decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000006 4/19/2016 11:44 pm What sort of legislation will you sponsor to reduce child abuse? Just an update to the link in the citation needed to be made. The original link led to a general google search on the Child Abuse Prevention Center in Anaheim, CA. That link was updated to the actual url of the center referenced as the citation. The updated url is https://www.brightfutures4kids.org
000009 4/20/2016 11:08 am What will you do to get money out of politics? Was merged into How would you work towards getting money out of politics? These questions are duplicates
000010 4/20/2016 12:15 pm Do you support "safe" fracking? Was merged into What is your position on fracking in Florida? Duplicate Question
000011 4/20/2016 12:15 pm Would you stand with 58% of Floridians who support medicinal marijuana? Was merged with Do you support medical marijuana on a federal level? Duplicate Question
000012 4/20/2016 2:14 am How would you go about overturning Citizens United? Merged with What can be done to overturn Citizens United? The question was a duplicate
000013 4/20/2016 02:39 pm ”What will you do to ensure Social Security is solvent for future generations?” was marked a duplicate to “What will you do in your position to keep Social Security and Medicare strong?” This question had only 04 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000014 4/20/2016 2:48 pm Removed Stark Differences on how to effect change. Bernie Sanders - Massive System This is not a question.
000002 4/19/2016 9:23 pm “Will you support term limits for Congress?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions?” and removed from the live site. Duplicate Question
000015 4/20/2016 08:19 pm “Democracy in US is imploding. Elections are a sham.” was removed from the live site. Entry was written in the form of a statement, not a question. The topic is an important one and should be debated, it just needs to be re-worded in the form of a question to ask the candidates.
000016 4/20/2016 08:47 pm ”What will Floridians do when Florida is under water?” was merged with “Where do you stand on global warming?”. The follow up to the question was “Heard of Global Warming?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000017 4/20/2016 07:08 pm Changed the category from “foreign policy and military” to “government and elections”. Recategorization
000018 4/20/2016 08:09 pm ”Would you support an amendment to get rid of the Electoral College?” was merged with “Would you support having the President of the U.S. elected by popular vote?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000019 4/20/2016 08:6 pm ”When will the revolving door between lobbyists and our legislator branch close ?” was merged with “What will you do to re the revolving door of politicians leaving office to lobby?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000020 /20/2016 09:02 pm ”Would you vote to put time limits on senate positions limiting them to two terms” was merged with “Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously submitted question
000021 4/20/2016 9:07 pm ”Would you support criminal prosecution for candidates who lie or stretch the tru” was edited to be “.... stretch the truth?” The question looks like the last few letters were cut off, this was fixed.
000022 4/20/2016 11:13 pm ”Support the Equal Rights Amendment to end legal discrimination based on sex!” was re-written in the form of a question to be “Will you support the Equal Rights Amendment to end legal discrimination based on sex?” The topic is an important one and should be included, the wording just needed to be slightly edited to be in the form of a question.
000023 4/20/2016 09:16 pm “What will you do to decrease the problem of homelessness in our country” was missing punctuation. Edited slightly to include a question mark Typo edit
000024 4/20/2016 09:19 pm ”Do you support a repeal of the Citizens United decision?” was merged with “Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United?” This question had only 03 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously submitted question
000025 4/20/2016 09:41 pm ”Do you accept or deny anthropogenic climate change as reality?” was merged with “Where do you stand on global warming?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously submitted question
000026 4/21/2016 12:02 am ”What will U do 2 support Native American wildlife Preserves?”was re-categorized from Civil Rights to Environment. Recategorization
000027 4/21/2016 12:07 am ”Do you favor building a high speed rail line between Washington, DC and Miami?” was recategorized from Economy & Jobs to Infrastructure & Technology Recategorization
000028 4/21/2016 12:19 am ”Will you work to get rid of dark money and Citizens United?” was merged with “What will you do to decrease the influence of dark money in politics?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously submitted question
000029 4/21/2016 8:09 am “All Veterans should be able to go to Civilian Hospitals/clinics for their care.” was editied. It now reads “Do you agree all veterans should be able to go to Civilian Hospitals/clinics for their care?” Original not phrased in form of question
000030 4/21/2016 8:13 am “What will you do towards the goal of getting money out of politics?” was marked as a duplicate to “How would you work towards getting money OUT of politics?” and merged into the second question. Information
000031 4/21/2016 8:19 am “How do you plan to deal with the coming environmental collapse?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to address the urgent question of climate change?” and merged into the second question. The followup to the merged question was, “Evidence shows that climate change is happening faster than what was thought.” which equated environmental collapse with climate change, which is addressed in the other question.
000032 4/21/2016 8:23 am “Do you support a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United?” and merged into the second question.
0000033 4/21/2016 8:31 am Removed “Mr. Trump. How are you planning on retrieving the 1.3m dollars that Bush borrow?” Question was directed to one candidate. Questions must be general and applicable to all FL Senate candidates.
000034 4/21/2016 9:47 am “How much high do you want the top marginal tax rate to be?” was marked as a duplicate to “How high do you want the top marginal tax rate to be?” and merged into the second question.
000035 4/21/2016 10:01 am “What will you do to combat climate change?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to address the urgent question of climate change?” and merged into the second question.
000036 4/21/2016 10:11 am “Is Gov. Rick Scott a thief who got away with fraud of Medicare & Medicare?” was marked as a duplicate to “Is Gov Rick Scott a thief who got away with fraud of Medicare & Medicaid?” and merged into the second question.
000037 4/21/2016 10:24 am ”Would you support an audit of the Federal Reserve?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you vote in favor of auditing the Federal Reserve?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000038 4/21/2016 10:36 am ”will you work to bar unrelated riders in legislation before the house & senate” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support a rule against attaching unrelated riders to bills?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000039 4/21/2016 10:40 am “How does Ted Cruz feel about being the zodiac killer?” was removed from the live site. Question was removed as it was considered a trolling question in violation of the participation guidelines.
000040 4/21/2016 11:01 am Do you support "for-profit" prisons? Was merged with if elected, will either of you support abolishing private prisons? Duplicate question
000041 4/21/2016 11:30 am Florida has had many cases of voting infringement,what will you do to stop this? Was merged with What are your thoughts on voter supression in both parties this election? Duplicate concept
000042 4/21/2016 12:01 pm Removed Do cenk still denies Armenian Genocide? The Armenian Genocide, the first genocide of the 20th Century, occurred when two million Armenians living in Turkey were eliminated from their historic homeland through forced deportations and massacr Question directed at moderator instead of candidates
000043 4/20/2016 12:01 am What is your stand on Net Neutrality and why? Was merged with What is your stance on net neutrality? Duplicate Questions Merged
000045 4/21/2016 12:01 pm Merged “Do you believe in trickle down economics? For years Republicans and some Democrats have submitted to laissez-faire totally free market economics. Do either candidate believe in a total free-for-all system of economics?” with “Would you support a return to following Keynesian economics? Trickle down hasn't worked. Free trade agreements have been a disaster for working class families. Keynesian economics worked great in the U.S. for decades. Would you push those type of policies?” Duplicate question merged upon submission.
000046 4/21/2016 12:10 pm Merged “Trickle down economics or middle-out economics? Should government law support the middle class or the upper class? Who is the center of a successful and fair economic system? Which country does it best?” with “Would you support a return to following Keynesian economics? Trickle down hasn't worked. Free trade agreements have been a disaster for working class families. Keynesian economics worked great in the U.S. for decades. Would you push those type of policies?” Merged very similar questions, combined vote count.
000047 4/20/2016 12:01 am Would you support Obama's Nomination of Merrick Garland? If no, who would u nom? Was merged with Would you push for the confirmation now of the Supreme Court appointee? Duplicate Questions Merged
000048 4/20/2016 12:01 am What would you do to help rising sea levels? Was merged with How will you counter global sea level rise? Information
000001 4/19/2016 12:01 am What will you do to help against climate change. Was merged with What will you do to address the urgent question of climate change? Information
000050 4/21/2016 12:29 pm ”What would you do to help rising sea levels?” was marked as a duplicate of “Where do you stand on Global Warming?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000051 4/21/2016 12:39 pm ”www.thetransgendercenter.com website register/commonwealth of va 211586771” was removed from the site. Entry was not submitted in the form of a question.
000052 4/20/2016 12:01 am What are you going to do about the student debt bubble? Was merged with What are your plans to deal with out of control college tuition and student debt? Duplicate Questions Merged
000053 4/20/2016 12:01 am How would you cease fracking operations in the Everglades? Merged with Will you stop all fracking initiatives? Duplicate Questions Merged
000054 4/21/2016 12:56 pm ”What is your position the current campaign financing system ?” was merged with “Will you support campaign finance reform when in office?” This question had only 01 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000055 4/21/2016 1:00 pm ”Do you support legalizing and regulating Marijuana?” was merged with “Would you help legalize marijuana?” This question had only 01 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000056 4/21/2016 1:07 pm “Do you support the reinstatement of Glass-Steagall? Why or why not?” was merged with “Explain the benefits to the citizens, for not having Glass-Steagall reinstated?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000057 4/20/2016 1:23 pm Removed Do you support the citizens united supreme court decision? David Jolly has received over $335,00 from super PACs. How can we trust you to make decisions that will help us, and not just corporations . Does not meet participation guidelines.
000058 4/19/2016 12:01 am What will you do to decrease the military budget and use it in other services? Merged with Will you reduce the share of the national budget dedicated to the Military? Information
000059 4/21/2016 1:31 am How will you protect Floridians who will lose $152 billion in property damages? Was merged with What will you do to address the urgent question of climate change? Information
000060 4/21/2016 1:37 pm “Do you care that people convicted of crimes in the past can't find employment?” was merged with “Do you support rehabilitating criminals so they can come back into society?” This question had only 01 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000061 4/21/2016 1:43 pm “Would you legalize marijuana after seeing the positive results in other states?” was merged with “Would you help legalize marijuana?” This question had only 01 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000062 4/21/2016 2:06 pm “Do you support the Supreme courts decision on Citizen's United?” was merged with “Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000063 4/20/2016 12:01 am Would you legalize medical weed to help people who are suffering without it?” was merged with “Would you help legalize marijuana? Duplicate Questions Merged
000064 4/20/2016 2:23 pm Will you do everything in your power to stop the unlimited money in politics? Was merged with How would you work towards getting money OUT of politics? Duplicate Questions Merged
000065 4/21/2016 2:24 pm “Would you use ur executive power to take weed off the list of schedule 1 drugs ?” was merged with “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000066 4/20/2016 2:32 pm ”My Question is Donald Trump and his policy about muslim. I don’t believe this idea is the best idea to save americans citizens, anyway, But if he will be come we have new challenges. I would to ask him how he can to separate between Muslim and other middle” was removed. The question did not meet policy guidelines. It was not written as a question to Senate candidates.
000067 4/21/2016 2:32 pm “Do you support getting big money out of politics?” was merged with “What will you do to get money out of politics?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000068 4/21/2016 2:37 pm “Will you double NASA's budget and adjust it for inflation?” was merged with “Are you for or against increasing funding for NASA?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000069 4/19/2016 12:01 am Do you support single payer healthcare option? Was merged with Would you work to expand Obama Care to a Single Payer Health Care System? Duplicate Questions Merged
000070 4/21/2016 2:56 pm “Do you support a $15/hour minimum wage?” merged with “Are you for a minimum wage increase on the federal level?” This question had only 03 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000071 4/21/2016 3:10 pm “What is you position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?” was merged under “Do you support or oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000072 4/21/2016 3:41 pm “How do you feel about America's right to know what is in their food and labeling?” was merged under “Do you support GMO labeling?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000073 4/21/2016 3:47 pm “Will you cut military spending?” was merged under “Will you reduce the share of the national budget dedicated to the Military?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000074 4/21/2016 4:33 pm “If you were a nut, where would you hide your squirrels?” was removed from the live site. Question removed as considered to be trolling, as based on participation guidelines.
000075 4/21/2016 5:15 pm “Privatization of child welfare system” was edited. It now reads: “What is your opinion on the privatization of child welfare system?” Rephrased the submission as a question.
000076 4/21/2016 5:22 pm “What will you do to slow down climate change? This has been a missing topic in all the previous debates.” was merged under “What will you do to address the urgent question of climate change?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000077 4/21/2016 5:28 pm “What will you do to protect Social Security and Medicare?” was merged under “What will you do in your position to keep Social Security and Medicare strong?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000078 4/21/2016 5:53 pm “Does Alan Grayson profit from anything like A shell corporation off shore? ” was removed from the live site. Submission is directed at and references a single candidate in violation of the participation guidelines.
000079 4/21/2016 6:43 pm ”Do you support expanding Social Security, & a FAIR COLA formula as well as remov” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support expanding Social Security, & a fair Cola formula” and removed from the live site. This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000080 4/21/2016 7:01 pm “Port of Miami vs Port of Mariel, competitive shipping Latin America” was edited. It now reads: “What is your opinion on the Port of Miami vs Port of Mariel, and competitive shipping with Latin America?” Rephrased submission as a question
000081 4/21/2016 7:04 pm “Right to work states laws” was edited. It now reads: “What is your opinion on the right to work states laws?” Rephrased submission as a question
000082 4/21/2016 7:14 pm ”Is healthcare a universal right that all citizens should have provided for them?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you believe that healthcare is a right?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000083 4/21/2016 7:18 pm “hillary,How are you preparing for the possible indictment for your email server?” was removed from the live site. Question is directed at a candidate not participating in this debate, in violation of the participation guidelines.
000084 4/21/2016 7:25 pm ”Do you support catching and brainwashing souls for political purposes?” was removed from the live site. Question appeared to be trolling in violation of participation guidelines.
000085 4/21/2016 7:37 pm ”How can you say you support all people if most of your policies hurt minorities?” was removed from the live site. Question, and the follow-up “How can conservatives claim that they support all Americans while most of their policies and stances disenfranchise minorities and voters?”, was directed at a single candidate, which violates participation guidelines.
000086 4/21/2016 8:08 pm “What would you do to tackle the outrageous national student loan debt?” was merged under “What are you prepared to do to help reduce the high debt for college students?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000087 4/21/2016 8:57 am “What do you plan to do with regards to solar power?” was merged under “What can you do to help residents of states like Florida to obtain solar power?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000088 4/21/2016 09:07 pm ” What would you do for the lower class” was merged with “What would be your strategy to help those in the lower and middle classes?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000089 4/21/2016 09:16 pm ”What do you think about "net neutrality" and the future of the internet?” was merged with “What is your stance on net neutrality?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000090 4/21/2016 9:20 pm “Do you support the legalization of child prostitution? Prostitutes' rights movement is a movement by prostitutes and our allies to improve and control the condition of our labor as well as our status within the society. It is an integral part of the great” was removed from the live site Questioning is considered “trolling” and therefore violates the guidelines for the submission of questions.
000091 4/21/2016 9:20 pm ”Do you think woman should have the right to and abortion if not why” is merged with “Do you support a woman's right to choose and have control over her own body?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000092 4/21/2016 09:34 pm ”Do you support a single payer health care system?” was merged with “Do you support all inclusive Single Payer Healthcare run only by the government” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000093 4/21/2016 09:42 pm ”What are you willing to do to make sure cannabis is legal nationwide?” has been merged with “Would you help legalize marijuana?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000094 4/21/2016 9:43 pm “If elected, would you support allowing independents to vote in all elections?” was merged under “Do you support completely open Primaries?” This question had only 04 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000095 4/21/2016 9:47 pm “Would you advocate for all primaries to be open primaries?” was duplicate of “Do you support completely open Primaries?” and were merged into a single question Information
000096 4/21/2016 09:56 pm "What steps will you take to increase American exports rather than imports?” was recategorized from Infrastructure and Technology to Economy and Jobs Information
000097 4/21/2016 10:10 pm ”Will you support a Constitutional Amendment to term limit members of Congress?” was merged with “Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000098 4/21/2016 10:16 pm ”Would you support a movement to get rid of the penny?” was merged with “Will you stop minting coins, that cost more to produce than they are worth?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000099 4/21/2016 10:17 pm “Will you work towards changing Florida into a an open primary before 2020?” was duplicate of “Do you support completely open Primaries?” and were merged into a single question Information
000100 4/21/2016 10:19 pm ”Do you support legalizing marijuana?” was merged with “Would you help legalize marijuana?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000101 4/21/2016 10:23 pm ”Do you feel that money in politics has stolen our ability to affect change?” was merged with “Will you support campaign finance reform when in office?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000101 4/21/2016 10:23 pm ”Do you feel that money in politics has stolen our ability to affect change?” was merged with “Will you support campaign finance reform when in office?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000103 4/21/2016 10:31 pm ”What are you going to do protect the Transgender community in Florida?” was merged with “What will you do to protect transgender Americans from discrimination?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000104 4/21/2016 10:39 pm ”Will you support reinstating a felons right to vote?” was merged with “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000105 4/21/2016 10:40 pm exchanged question “I am a Christian and I belong to a denomination that supports same sex marriage” which was in form of a statement for follow-up “What are you going to do ensure our Christian religious freedom to marry same sex couples?” which was in the form of a question Change was done in order for submission to conform with the posted requirements
000106 4/21/2016 10:53 pm “how will you make the election process more democratic?” was merged under “How would you work to make American political institutions more democratic?”
000107 4/21/2016 10:40 pm exchanged question “Representatives who vote against their constituents wishes should be recalled.” which was in form of a statement for follow-up “Elected officials should support the wishes of their constituents. If they do not, should they be recalled?” which was in the form of a question Change was done in order for submission to conform with the posted requirements
000108/td> 4/21/2016 10:56 pm ”Will you support term limits for Congress?” was merged with Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000109 4/21/2016 10:58 pm exchanged question “Regarding Edward Snowden” which was submitted in form of a statement for follow-up “Given that Norway is honoring Edward Snowden with the Ossietzky Prize for "outstanding efforts for freedom of expression", should the U.S, refrain from pushing extradition?” which was phrased in the form of a question Change was done in order for submission to conform with the posted requirements
000110 4/21/2016 11:01 pm added question from the follow up, “What should we be able to do to stop this?”, to the original question which was phrased as a statement, “Senate refuses to act on supreme court nomination”. The combined sentence reads as, “Senate refuses to act on supreme court nomination. What should we be able to do to stop this?” Change was done in order for submission to conform with the posted requirements
000111 4/21/2016 11:20 pm “Will you support reinstating a felons right to vote?” was duplicate of “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” and they have been merged
000112 4/21/2016 11:25 pm “Stopping campaign lying” was removed submission was not in the form of a question and therefore violates the guidelines for entry. Participant is encouraged to re-submit his entry in the form of a question
000113 4/21/2016 11:31 pm re-worded to be a question This question was edited slightly to read “Income inequality has increased for decades, with full employment. What is your plan?
000114/td> 4/21/2016 11:36 pm ”Do you support healthcare, as a right to all citizens in the U.S.?” was merged with “Do you believe that healthcare is a right?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000115/td> 4/21/2016 11:43 pm ”Would support a constitutional amendment to get money out of politics?” was merged with “Do you support a 28th Amendment to the Constitution toget money out of politics” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000116 4/21/2016 11:48 pm ”Mr. Trump. How are you planning on retrieving the 1.3m dollars that Bush borrow?” was removed from the live site Our question submission guidelines don’t permit questions naming one candidate specifically. If this can be re-worded as a general question to any candidates that are participating, that should be fine
000117 4/21/2016 11:54 pm ”Do you agree that money in politics will lead to our democratic demise?” was merged with “What will you do to get money out of politics?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000118 4/22/2016 12”04 am ”As a Senator from Florida, will you vote to overturn Citizens United? Yes or No.” was merged with “Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment to repeal Citizens United?” This question had only 02 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000119 4/22/2016 12:18 am ”Why is the government profiting off of students with high interest loans?.” was merged with “Should the government be profiting off of student loan debt?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000120 4/22/2016 12:22 am ”Would you support a universal basic income for all adult citizens?” was merged with “Do you support providing a Universal Basic Income to all Americans?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000121 4/22/2016 12:39 am ”What is your plan for fixing our current broken immigration law? was merged with “What is your solution towards the broken immigration system?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000122 4/22/2016 12:49 am ”what do you intend to do about the housing crisis in Florida?” was merged with “Are you concerned about the housing crisis that persists in pockets across FL?” This question had only 01 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000123 4/22/2016 7:45 am Merged “How will you reform family courts so parents have equal access to their kids? Parents should not have to spend their life savings on lawyers and a corrupt family court system to have equal access to their kids. The system needs to change.” with “Can we fix the law so fathers have a chance at custody of their own children? Fathers are playing from behind when it comes to equal parenting/equal rights for their children. It takes two to make a baby but in a divorce the mother is granted custody and the father gets visits?” Questions merged and votes combined
000124 4/22/2016 7:51 am ”What will you do to stop the toxic flood of chemicals in our food and water?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will be done to remove dangerous chemicals from our farms and food supply?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 4 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000125 4/22/2016 7:59 am Removed “Jolly: What is the purpose of your Stop Act legislation? Jolly's STOP ACT legislation prohibits federal office holders from directly soliciting campaign contributions, but allows them to solicit wealthy donors to fundraisers for themselves.” Question was directed to one specific candidate, in violation of participation guidelines.
000126 4/22/2016 7:59 am Removed “Jolly: Why do you support lobbying members of Congress? When you were a lobbyist and gave money to members of Congress, what favors did you expect in return?” Question was directed to one specific candidate, in violation of participation guidelines.
000127 4/22/2016 8:01 am ”How will you make sure all types of minimum wages proposed are livable by 2017?” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you make sure the minimum wage proposed will be a livable wage in 2017?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 5 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000128 4/22/2016 8:01 am Merged “Should we find more money in our budget for space exploration and research? We as a nation should continue to lead the world in science and technology. This is a topic that hasn't been in the mainstream political discourse, but is still important to the future of our nation.” with “Are you for or against increasing funding for NASA? NASA is an important part of not only Florida's, but America's history. Right now, we rely on the Russians to bring our astronauts to the ISS. What will you do to ensure NASA is properly funded?” Questions merged and votes combined
000129 4/22/2016 8:06 am “We have a for profit health care system That is RIGGED.” was removed from the live site. Submission not worded as a question as per the participation guidelines
000130 4/22/2016 8:10 am Merged “How do plan on dealing with the danger of global warming while you are in office The whole world is threatened by climate change but especially the state of Florida. How will help deal with this problem. Pass legislation and or work with fell senators to pass reforms to address it” with “Where do you stand on Global Warming? What would you do to help Florida deal with the issues associated with global warming, such as sea level rise,climate change, acidification of the oceans, etc.?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000131 4/22/2016 8:13 am Merged “What is your stance on gentrification and displacement of poor tenants? Neighborhoods across the nation are changing due to increasing rental prices, displacing long time tenants. What steps would you take nationally in order to address the issue?” with “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.” Merged duplicates and combined votes.
000132 4/22/2016 8:14 am ”What is your stand on net neutrality?” was marked as a duplicate to “What is your stance on net neutrality?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 4 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000133 4/22/2016 8:17 am ”New York and other suppression what do we do about it?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to ensure that all Americans have their vote counted” and removed from the live site. This question had only 6 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000134 4/22/2016 8:21 am ”Do you support forgiving Student loan debt.” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support student loan forgiveness?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 4 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000135 4/22/2016 08:36 am MERGED ”Priorities for the space program? For the cost of the Iraq war we could have paid for a manned mission to mars .. from scratch .. 5 times over .. what are your priorities for the space program, which launches from FL.” with “Are you for or against increasing funding for NASA? NASA is an important part of not only Florida's, but America's history. Right now, we rely on the Russians to bring our astronauts to the ISS. What will you do to ensure NASA is properly funded?”
000136 4/22/2016 08:46 am Merged ”Why do you think we are allies with Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia commits human rights violations on par with those of ISIS and have been described as an "ISIS that made it." Why do we continue to support this violent regime?” with “Will you halt US ties and aid to countries that perpetrate human rights abuses? For example, Saudi Arabia's human rights violations, abuses, and oppressive criminal justice system does terrible harm to the Saudi people. How do we address this beyond "voicing disapproval"?”
000137 4/22/2016 09:22 am Removed ”WHERE'S THE PLANE?! Only Cenk Yygur can ask this question.” was removed from the live site.
000138 4/22/2016 09:30 am Merged ”Is it hypocritical that republicans want to control women's bodies? So many Republicans and libertarians preach that the government shouldn't interfere with people's private lives, but why do they say that the government must control what a woman does with her body?” with “Do you support a woman's right to choose and have control over her own body?”
000139 4/22/2016 10:16 am ”How would you strengthen unions?” was marked as a duplicate to “What are you going to do to help unions regain their strength in America?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000140 4/22/2016 10:23 am Merged ”What is your opinion on Gov. Rick Scott's decision to not accept Medicaid help? Rick Scott refused money from the federal government to expand Medicaid in Florida. What is your opinion? Correct or Mistake?” with “Will you fight to reverse the ruling that left 800k+ people uninsured in FL? The Republican led state government in FL choose to not participate in the Medicaid expansion and almost a million people are left uninsured including me.Will you help in getting those people insured?”
000141 4/22/2016 10:26 am “Hillary and guns sales and the NRA” was edited. It now reads: “What is your opinion of Hillary and guns sales and the NRA?” Edited submission to be in form of question as per the participation guidelines
000142 4/22/2016 10:29 am “Election Suppression and Election Fraud/Delegate Count” was edited. It now reads: “Will your campaign investigate Election Suppression and Election Fraud/Delegate Count?” Edited submission to be in form of question as per the participation guidelines. Used text from the followup “Will your campaign investigate the AZ and NY elections? What about the CO missing delegate?” to clarify question.
000143 4/22/2016 10:40 am Merged ”Will your campaign investigate Election Suppression and Election Fraud/Delegate Count? Will your campaign investigate the AZ and NY elections? What about the CO missing delegate?” with “What would you do to ensure every citizen is able to vote? In light of the primary disasters in Arizona and now New York, how would you ensure every eligible citizen can vote and have that vote counted?”
000144 4/22/2016 11:19 am Removed flagged question “Are you a fan of TYT”? Marketing
000145 4/22/2016 11:49 am What can the government do to lower the costs of property insurance in Florida. Florida residents have incredibly high property flood and hurricane insurance costs, what can or should the federal government do to help bring those costs down? Merged with How can homeowners/wind/flood insurances remain affordable for the middle class? Info
000146 4/22/2016 11:50 am Merged ”Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies? Global warming is real!” with “Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies? In a state where we depend on our clean environment for tourism and quality of life and are very susceptible to sea level rise, this is very important to all Floridians - we need to know!”
000147 4/22/2016 11:53 am Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies? Merged with Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies? In a state where we depend on our clean environment for tourism and quality of life and are very susceptible to sea level rise, this is very important to all Floridians - we need to know! Info
000148 4/22/2016 12:09 pm Do you support a flat tax? What would be exempted? Was removed because it was an exact duplicate Info
000149 4/22/2016 12:52 pm “What will you do to eliminate unfair laws like "Stand your ground"?” was merged under “Would you support and work for a repeal of the Stand Your Ground Law in FL?” This question had only 5 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000150 4/22/2016 12:55 pm will u vote on legislation that drastically moves us toward renewable energy because of the immediate and long term deadly affects of climate change, and because renewable energy will take energy costs away for all people , which will also stimulate the economy was merged with Will you both make a pledge to move from from fossil fuels to renewable energy? Info
000150 4/22/2016 1:02 pm “Shrink government and grow the economy by eliminating regulati” was removed from the live site. Submission was not phrased in the form of a question.
000151 4/22/2016 2:27 pm “Do you agree that Boaty Mcboatface is the greatest ever name for anything?” was removed from the live site. Submission does not meet participation guidelines: spam.
000152 4/22/2016 2:40 pm ”Should the government officially acknowledge Boaty Mcboatface as legendary?” was removed from the live site. Submission does not meet participation guidelines: spam.
000153 4/22/2016 2:49 pm “What are your plans to protect Florida's Environment?” was merged under “What will you do to protect Florida's fragile environment?” This question had only 4 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000154 4/22/2016 3:00 pm “What will you do to reduce global warming and the resulting sea level rise?” was merged under “Where do you stand on Global Warming?” This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000155 4/22/2016 3:16 pm “What will you do to encourage small business growth?” was merged under “What will you do to help small businesses?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000156 4/22/2016 3:34 pm “Do you feel money has corrupted our political system and how can we fix it?” was merged under “Do you feel that money in politics has stolen our ability to affect change?” This question had only 4 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000157 4/22/2016 3:54 pm “As a state senator what will you do to sustain and protect environment” was merged under “What will you do to protect Florida's fragile environment?” This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000158 4/22/2016 3:59 pm “Would you support a Constitutional Amendment to abolish the Electoral College? It is time for the direct election of the President” was merged under “Would you support having the President of the U.S. elected by popular vote? Is it time to abolish the Electoral College?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000159 4/22/2016 4:47 pm “Gerry Mandering Insulates Representives Increases Gridlock” was removed from the live site. Submission not phrased as a question.
000160 4/22/2016 7:39 pm “FL politicians demand from the medical cannabis growers to use pesticides.” was removed from the live site. Submission not phrased as a question as per participation guidelines.
000161 4/22/2016 7:51 pm “Do you support making primary elections open to all voters?” was merged under “Do you support completely open Primaries?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000162 4/22/2016 8:17 pm “Do you support raising the cap (FICA) on wages to support SS? The cap now is about $118K annual, if raised on wages $250-500K that would ensure funding SS benefits for at least 50 more years” was merged under “Will you extend Social Security? Will you sponsor a bill that would deduct FICA taxes from everyone's paycheck all year long?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000162 4/22/2016 8:32 pm ”Would you be in favor of legislation for more accessible mental healthcare?” merged with “What are you doing to make care for mentall illness accessible, compassionat” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000162 4/22/2016 8:39 pm ”How wcould you protect Florida's waterways from toxic waste being dumped?” was merged with “What can you do in Washington to help Florida protect its water?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000163 4/22/2016 8:58 pm “What will you do for the mentally ill?” was merged under “What are you doing to make care for mentall illness accessible, compassionate?” This question had only 8 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000164 4/22/2016 9:01 pm Should adults have a right to use cannabis, a plant to prevent cancer? why not?” was recategorized from Society & Community to Health Info
000165 4/22/2016 10:39 pm ”Propose a better name for Obamacare” was deleted, not worded as a question. Info
000166 4/22/2016 11:31 pm ”Do you support making tobacco & alcohol controlled substances?” was deleted - identical question submitted by the same user about 30 mins later. Info
000167 4/22/2016 11:31 pm A couple of minutes after the change in 000166, same user submitted “VOTED Do you support making tobacco & alcohol controlled substances?” Deleted. Info
000167 4/23/2016 12:01 am ”What would your policies on climate change be regarding the rising sea levels” was merged with “How will you counter global sea level rise?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question
000168 4/22/2016 12:49 am ”Why is k-12 free, but college puts you in thousands of dollars of debt?” was merged with “Do you support tuition free public colleges and universities?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000169 4/22/2016 01:25 am ”What is the GOP plan for repeal and replace?” was merged with “What will Republicans replace with ObamaCare if they repeal it?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000170 4/23/2016 8:09 am Merged ”Do you support auditing the fed? The Federal reserve is unconstitutional and is for the big banks” with “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? Similar questions merged and votes combined.
000171 4/23/2016 11:10 am Marked “What is your view of those who marginalize segments of society w/ hate speech? The current political campaign has seen candidates marginalize Mexicans, Syrian refugees, women, transgender, gays and lesbians. Should candidates spewing such hate speech be held accountable legally?” was marked as a duplicate to “Why is hateful speech tolerated by some and not by others? How is it that D. Trump gets away with obvious hateful speech and not held accountable and others do not. He should be arrested for some of the things he has said against others for just being.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000172 4/23/2016 11:27 am Merged ”Should U.S. Senators be docked of their pay for refusing to do their job? In the current environment of obstructionism, U.S. Senators do not pass legislation or screen judicial or diplomatic nominees. Explain why they should receive a paycheck for doing no work.” with “Would you support charging members of Congress with "willful neglect of office"? Are elected officials who go to DC with the sole purpose of impeding the function of govt., failing to discharge the duties of the office they were elected to? Should they be criminally charged?” Similar questions merged and votes combined.
000173 4/23/2016 11:30 am Merged ”What is the military spraying in the sky? Why? What are the health risks? Everyday military planes are spraying something in the sky and blocking out the Sun.” with “Why are aerosols (chemtrails) being sprayed and what is in them? The streaky "clouds" we constantly see are being referred to by many as contrails but that is patently untrue. Contrails do not leave streaks or mist up the sky for hours.” Similar questions merged and votes combined.
000174 4/23/2016 11:39 am Merged ”Will you reduce military spending, and if so how? The U.S. spends more on military spending than China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, France, And the UK combined, this seems a bit much.” with “Will you reduce the share of the national budget dedicated to the Military? Do you have a plan to reduce funding to Federal Agencies that further the Neo-Con agenda of endless war?” Similar questions merged and votes combined.
000175 4/23/2016 11:48 am Merged ”we live in the sunshine state but we are last in solar power & wind turbines I have lived here in florida for the past 11 years...most of the time it's very windy here especially by the seashore...yet we do not have a alternative power source what would you do to correct this.” with “Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies? In a state where we depend on our clean environment for tourism and quality of life and are very susceptible to sea level rise, this is very important to all Floridians - we need to know!” Similar questions merged and votes combined.
000176 4/22/2016 6:43 pm “will u make it illegal for Americans to pay more 4 a med then other countries?” was merged under “What will U do to bring Rx drug prices in line with what the rest of world pays?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000178 4/23/2016 10:49 pm ”What steps would you take to insure the future of Social Security.” was merged with “What will you do to improve social security?” This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000179 4/23/2016 11:08 pm ”Do you support healthcare coverage as a right?.” was merged with “ Do you believe that healthcare is a right?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000180 4/23/2016 11:13 pm ”Do you support a woman's right to choose?.” was merged with “ What are you going to do to protect a woman's constitutional right to choose? This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000181 4/23/2016 11:17 pm ”The Federal reserve is not accountable to anyone you mandate transparency?” was merged with “ Would you vote in favor of auditing the Federal Reserve?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000182 4/23/2016 12:13 am ”What will you do to end police brutality and shooting deaths unarmed people?” was merged with “ What will you do to combat police brutality?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000183 4/24/2016 08:27 am ”Where have you gotten your donor money from during your political career?” was marked as a duplicate to “How was your campaign funded? How have you served the people who voted you in? Senators should be put on the spot regularly about their record. What have they done with their time in congress? Whose interests are they looking out for?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 6 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000184 4/24/2016 08:52 am ”What are your views regarding trade agreements, such as TPP, PP, and NAFTA? Trade agreements such as TPP, Panama Papers, and NAFTA have/will have devastating effects on the avg. worker and the economy, while benefiting large corporations.” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support or oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)? Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Ted Cruz oppose the TPP. Where do you stand? Do you think the TPP should be voted on in a lame duck session of Congress?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 5 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000185 4/24/2016 09:07 am ”Would you support term limits for the US Senate and House Of Representatives? Bernie Sanders has made it a point that a majority of congressmen are influenced now by big money, making it very difficult for, maybe, more qualified people to run, would you support term limits?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions? There is no reason to have people in the Senate or house for long periods of time. The longer they stay the more beholding they are to lobbying and special interests.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000186 4/24/2016 09:17 am ”How will you help people who are unable to afford Pre-K and daycare costs? The cost of good daycare and Pre-K programs are astronomical for a good majority of people. $300/week for 2 days is too much! I want the best for all of our children, not just those who can afford it” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support access to high quality early care and education for every child? Investments in young children have a high return and are essential for equal opportunity. Child care allows parents to work & be more productive employees. This should be as high a priority as K-12.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000187 4/24/2016 09:20 am ”What will you do for the people of Florida have fair access to solar power? Floridians for Solar Choice have faced unfair practices by polluting energy companies to confuse the public about the best means of encouraging solar power. ALL people should have equal access in USA” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you work to make renewable energy more affordable in Florida? We receive incredibly high levels of sunlight that could support a great solar power project, not just for us, but potentially neighboring counties or states. Our tidal power could also be harnessed.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000188 4/24/2016 09:59 am ”Would you support release of the 28 pages from the 9/11 Commission Report? The American people deserve to know who was responsible for the devastating attacks on 9/11/01. Will you help remove the veil?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you agree Deception is dangerous to Democracy & promise to support HR14? HR14 is House Resolution 14 which would declassify and release an entire section, 28 pages, of the Joint Congressional Report on 9/11 issued 12/02 which was redacted to keep "We, the People" DECEIVED!” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000189 4/24/2016 10:06 am ”What will you do to support family farms that manage resources responsibly? Factory farms are detrimental to the environment and putting local family farms out of business.” was marked as a duplicate to “would you end farm subsidies for GMO products, corn syrup and beef? small organic farmers pay more in taxes and get few subsidies compared to the large corp's. that produce less healthy food. what would you do to help small family farmers and organic farmers.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000190 4/24/2016 10:16 am ”What can be done to reform campaign funding? Campaign funding is out of control. Politicians who lose their funding also lose their jobs. Legislation can easily be bought by fundraisers, lobbyists and super PACS. Lots of talk and no action.” was marked as a duplicate to “What are you going to do to reform the campaign finance system? How will you work with the President to make a viable campaign finance system? 90% of Americans believe that money needs to get out of politics.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000191 4/24/2016 10:21 am ”Do you support laws against lobbying except for legitimate charitable .orgs? Everyone is susceptible to bribery and lobbying is legal bribery. It is not a constitutional substantive right. It is an open portal to government corruption.” was marked as a duplicate to “What is your position on lobbying and would you propose legislation to end it. Lobbying is no different than bribery. Congress is bought & paid for to do the will of the lobbyists. i.e.- laws to hold banks accountable, opposition to the TPP or efforts to prevent GMO labeling.” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000192 4/24/2016 10:24 am ”Is ‘one man, one vote’ a viable electoral system and if so how can we enact it?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support having the President of the U.S. elected by popular vote?” and merged into the second question.
000193 4/24/2016 10:28 am ”Why people of power and wealth are not prosecuted?” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you stop the double standards of those too powerful to be punished?” and merged into the second question.
000194 4/24/2016 10:28 am ”What would you do to ensure every citizen is able to vote?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to improve voting, not just in Florida, but nationwide?” and merged into the second question.
000195 4/24/2016 10:28 am ”Will you work to update the Voting Rights Act?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to improve voting, not just in Florida, but nationwide?” and merged into the second question.
000196 4/24/2016 10:29 am ”Protecting voting rights” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to improve voting, not just in Florida, but nationwide?” and merged into the second question.
000197 4/24/2016 10:29 am ”Should companies hiding money overseas lose the right to do business in the US?” was marked as a duplicate to “How do you plan on addressing the problem of tax evasion by large corporations?” and merged into the second question.
000198 4/24/2016 10:30 am ”Would you legalize medical marijuana so people can get the medicine they need?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support medical marijuana on a Federal level?” and merged into the second question.
000199 4/24/2016 10:30 am ”Do you support legalizing marijuana?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” and merged into the second question.
000200 4/24/2016 10:30 am ”Should responsible adults be allowed to use and grow marijuana for personal use?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” and merged into the second question.
000201 4/24/2016 10:31 am ”Would you help legalize marijuana?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” and merged into the second question.
000201 4/24/2016 10:32 am ”Where do you stand on Global Warming?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you accept that Climate Change is the single greatest threat our world faces?” and merged into the second question.
000201 4/24/2016 10:33 am ”How will you counter global sea level rise?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you accept that Climate Change is the single greatest threat our world faces?” and merged into the second question.
000202 4/24/2016 10:38 am ”What is your timeline for phasing out the use of fossil fuels in the US?” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you work to make renewable energy more affordable in Florida?” and merged into the second question.
000203 4/24/2016 10:47 am ”Will you support stopping subsidies to Fossil fuels and use for green energy?” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you work to make renewable energy more affordable in Florida?” and merged into the second question.
000204 4/24/2016 10:48 am ”Would you work to end our dependence and investment in fossil fuel economies?” was marked as a duplicate to “How will you work to make renewable energy more affordable in Florida?” and merged into the second question.
000205 4/24/2016 10:49 am ”Do you support breaking up the too-big-to-fail banks or financial institutions?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to finally put an end to our "Too Big to Fail" banking system?” and merged into the second question.
000206 4/24/2016 10:54 am ”Do you support the complete repeal of the prohibition on Cannabis and Hemp?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you remove marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act?” and merged into the second question.
000207 4/24/2016 1:51 pm ”Will you support allowing all registered voters participate, regardless of party” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support completely open Primaries?” and merged into the second question.
000208 4/24/2016 1:54 pm ”What will be the top 5 issues you would focus on if elected?” was marked as a duplicate to “What are the five most important issues facing our country?!” and merged into the second question.
000209 4/24/2016 2:53 pm ”What will you do to end police brutality and shooting deaths unarmed people?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you to decrease the number of innocent people killed by police?” and merged into the second question.
000210 4/24/2016 03:04 pm ”Will you defy the US Constitution and let Florida continue to deny LGBT rights?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support or oppose federal legislation protecting LGBT rights?” and merged into the second question.
000211 4/24/2016 03:08 pm ”What is your opinion on the right to work states laws?” was marked as a duplicate to “What is your stance on Right to Work laws, and how do they benefit workers?” and merged into the second question.
000212 4/24/2016 03:21 pm ”How will you prevent police from being more militarized then they already are?” was marked as a duplicate to “What will you do to begin the de-militarization of our police forces” and merged into the second question.
000213 4/24/2016 12:30 pm Merged “How would you repair the current private prisons system?” with “If elected, will either of you support ending private prisons?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000214 4/24/2016 12:31 pm Merged “How do you feel the Citizens United verdict effected voting rights?” with “Would you vote in favor of a constitutional amendment overruling Citizens United?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000215 4/24/2016 12:35 pm Merged “Will you vote to bring back the Glass/Steagel act?” with “Will you vote to break up the banks and reinstate Glass/Steagel?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000216 4/24/2016 12:36 pm Merged “Explain the benefits to the citizens for not having Glass/Steagel reinstated.” with “Will you vote to break up the banks and reinstate Glass/Steagel?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000217 4/24/2016 12:38 pm Merged “Will you both make a pledge to move from fossil fuels to renewable energy?” with “How will you work to make renewable energy more affordable in Florida?” Questions merged and votes combined.
000218 4/24/2016 7:25 pm “The obstructionism by Republicans to block Obama from choosing a chief justice” was removed from the live site. Submission wasn’t phrased as a question as per the guidelines.
000219 4/24/2016 7:44 pm “Do you support statehood or alternative enfranchisement for District of Columbia” was merged under “Will you support Washington DC becoming a state of the United States?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000220 4/24/2016 08:08 pm “What ideas to do you have to solve the student loan crisis?” was merged under “What are your plans to deal with out of control college tuition and student debt?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000221 4/24/2016 08:21 pm “Why are you running for your senate seat?” was marked as a duplicate to “Why do you want to be Senator?” and merged into the second question.”
000222 4/24/2016 08:30 pm “Sick lives matter! Will you legalize medical marijuana for ALL who need it?” was merged under “Do you support medical marijuana on a Federal level?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000223 4/24/2016 08:38 pm “Would you favor a law that felons who'd served their sentences could vote again?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” and merged into the second question.”
000224 4/24/2016 08:39 pm “Would you support restoring voting rights for ex-felons?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” and merged into the second question.” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000225 4/24/2016 08:40 pm “Do you support ex-felons voting?” was marked as a duplicate to “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” and merged into the second question.” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000226 4/24/2016 08:26 pm “Why are only two out of the many candidates for Senator included in this debate?” was marked as a duplicate to “Why are only 2 candidates for the Senate participating?” and merged into the second question.” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000227 4/24/2016 08:55 pm “Are u in favor of using straight popular vote dropping delegates/ electoral col” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support the elimination of the electoral college so all votes are equal?” and merged into the second question.”
000228 4/24/2016 08:59 pm “Will you support open primaries in Florida, so that everyone may vote fairly?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support completely open Primaries?” and merged into the second question.” This question had only 5 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000229 4/24/2016 09:19 pm ”What aid will you offer to repair a crumbling structure of education?” was merged with “What aid will you offer to repair a crumbling structure of education?” This question had only 14 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000230 4/24/2016 09:27 pm ”Will you fight against government corruption and support the homeless?” was merged with “What will you do to decrease the problem of homelessness in our country?” This question had only 89 votes. Homelessness is an important topic to debate, and in an effort for this question to have enough votes to make it into the debate, it was merged with a similar question that currently has 1,125 votes
000231 4/24/2016 08:38 pm What is your plan to decriminalize homelessness?” was merged with “What will you do to decrease the problem of homelessness in our country?” This question had only 6 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000232 4/24/2016 08:41 pm ”In what ways will you improve the education climate for teachers and students?” was merged with “What will you do to support public schools, students, and teachers?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000233 4/24/2016 09:46 pm ”Do you support public education reform, and if so, how?” was merged with “What will you do to support public schools, students, and teachers?” This question had 237 votes. The state of our Public Education systam is an important topic to debate, and in an effort for this question to have enough votes to make it into the debate, it was merged with a similar question that currently has 1,138 votes
000234 4/24/2016 09:57 pm ”How would you address campaign finance reform?” was merged with “What are you going to do to reform the campaign finance system?” This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000235 4/24/2016 10:51 pm ”THOUGHTS ON MENTAL HEALTH” was merged with “What are you doing to make care for mentall illness accessible, compassionate?” This question had 187 vote. Mental illness, and how we treat it within our culture, is an important question that should be debated. In order to improve the chances that this question get asked, it has been merged with a similar question with more votes.
000236 4/24/2016 11:36 pm ”Will you commit to purchasing more preservation lands & wildlife refuges in FL?” was merged with “Do you support the preservation of our State and National parks and wildlife?” This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000237 4/24/2016 11:36 pm ”Will you commit to purchasing more preservation lands & wildlife refuges in FL?” was merged with “Do you support the preservation of our State and National parks and wildlife?” This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000238 4/24/2016 11:46 pm ”Is permanently revoking a non violent felons civil rights discrimination.” was merged with “Will you immediately restore voting rights to felons with time served?” This question had 198 votes. The issue of felons being accepted back as productive members of society, and whether or not they should recover their forfeited right to vote, is an important question that should be debated. In order to improve the chances that this question get asked, it has been merged with a similar question with more votes.
000239 4/25/2016 7:30 am ”As a signatory to the Geneva Conventions, the American government should comply.” was removed from the live site. Submission was not phrased as a question as per the guidelines.
000240 4/25/2016 7:32 am ”LGBT” was removed from the live site. Submission was not phrased as a question as per the guidelines.
000241 4/25/2016 7:35 am “Will you support term limits for all in public office? How many years for Congre” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you support term limits for House and Senate elected positions?” and merged into the second question.”
000242 4/25/2016 7:41 am “Do you support our right to know what is in our food and mandatory gmo labeling?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support GMO labeling?” and merged into the second question.”
000243 4/25/2016 7:46 am “Would you support a bill to lift tax cap on social security contributions?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you support lifting the cap on Social Security?” and merged into the second question.”
000244 4/25/2016 8:02 am ”Would you require mainstream media to redact false reports misleading voters?” was marked as a duplicate to “Would you work towards rebuking mainstream media outlets who lie to Americans?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 1 vote. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.
000245 4/25/2016 8:08 am ”If abortion is murder, should the women having abortions be punished? And why?” was marked as a duplicate to “Do you think that a woman should be punished if she has an abortion?” and removed from the live site. This question had only 2 votes. Duplicate questions with fewer than 15 votes are removed from the site and users are asked to re-submit a question that more clearly distinguishes it with the previously-submitted question.