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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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How do you plan to win votes of independent or undecided voters?

What is your message to independent and/or undecided voters if you win the primary and need their votes in November?

Submitted by: Bryan Pruitt from DC
April 20, 2016, 3 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
11

Will either candidate put a stop to the citizens MRP Program?

The Citizens MRP program contract with vendors is so fraught with errors that contractors are currently doing sinkhole repair without sinkhole insurance.

Submitted by: Deborah E. from FL
April 24, 2016, 9:43 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
208

Would you support switching to an Alternative vote system?

Statistically, First-past-the-post systems are undemocratic, as they end causing the largest plurality of votes win, even if not the majority.
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Submitted by: knw257 from MA
April 20, 2016, 10:39 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
215

How would you tackle the environmental degradation caused profit-seeking corpora

How would you tackle the environmental degradation caused profit-seeking corporations? It is a well-known fact that self-interest is destroying our planet. What is your plan to address this?

Submitted by: Salil J. from NJ
April 22, 2016, 12:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
3

Will you work to make Vocational Education more available?

Many people are not suited or do not want to go to college but need vocational training (carpenter, mechanic, etc.) to have a good job.

Submitted by: Enola Grey from FL
April 25, 2016, 5:18 p.m.
Issue area: Education
7

Can PACs broadcast ALL of Clintons' Wall Street speeches in an October Surprise?

Each one of her Wall Street audience had HD-capable smartphones, all were turned on, most were conservative banker-types and she won't tell the Democrats who are the ones asking her to do so first.

Submitted by: unregistered lifeform from WA
April 25, 2016, 2:39 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
27

Could a flat tax work in the US if no transaction was exempted from the tax?

If the flat tax applied to each and every transaction including purchase of real estate, securities, resale of goods, any foreign transfer of funds in addition to consumer purchases, could it work?

Submitted by: Robert Mark from TX
April 22, 2016, 12:36 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
135

Where do you disagree with your political party?

There are Democrats that are pro-life, pro-gun, and pro-deregulation; there are Republicans that are in favor of tackling climate change. Where do you disagree with your own party?

Submitted by: Steven D. from NY
April 21, 2016, 1:37 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
137

What do you see as the future of the 2 party system?

Given the large loud voice against establishment positions this primary, will the parties choose to change or will they proceed with business as usual?

Submitted by: Anne R. from FL
April 20, 2016, 9:19 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
54

Would you support National Instant Runoff Voting and mail - in ballots?

This would give us more voting choices as the two party system has not been working out very well for the People and make it easier to vote.

Submitted by: Louise F. from CO
April 25, 2016, 1:23 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
67

What would you do as Senator to combat cancer?

Cancer is a growing epidemic in this nation. It has taken the lives of countless Americans. Cancer must be stopped.

Submitted by: Brandon Mitchell from MD
April 24, 2016, 4:33 p.m.
Issue area: Health
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
373

Why do you think black Americans make up 35% of the prison population?

African-American people make up 13% of the total population but they make up 35% of the prison population. That is significantly higher than what should be expected if all things are fair.

Submitted by: Jarron Williams from IL
April 21, 2016, 3:50 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
28

What are positions do you hold that are very different those of your party? Why?

Democrats seem to be on the idealistic side of politics, Republicans, on the realistic side. What mix of these points of view do you hold and how will it help you win, as well as create progress?

Submitted by: Futurehistorian from NE
April 22, 2016, 1:09 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
441
Submitted by: Andy W from FL
April 18, 2016, 8:29 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
12

Name/quantity 3 spending cuts and revenue increases you support to cut deficit.

Cite cuts and increases versus 2015 fiscal year, i.e., holding a 4% increase to 3% is an increase, not a cut!

Submitted by: PWPDC from FL
April 24, 2016, 6:28 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
290
Submitted by: Ghost from VA
April 21, 2016, 3:34 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
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
149

Florida is No.1 in the most home foreclosures in the US. How would you fix this?

Florida also is second in the country to regressive taxes.

Submitted by: Philippe Hunt
April 21, 2016, 11:07 a.m.
Issue area: Economy & Jobs
678

Do you support having fair debates so the Green and Libertarians can join?

The Libertarian and Green party have to sue the debate commission to get into the debates, even though they are on enough state ballots to win.

Submitted by: Hugh Giordano from FL
April 21, 2016, 5:05 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
362

How will you prevent Sabal Trail pipeline from contaminating Floridan Aquifer?

The 515-mile Sabal Trail fracked gas pipeline is proposed for construction across sensitive sinkhole geology, as well as directly through the Floridan Aquifer. With hundreds of pipeline leaks and ...
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Submitted by: JonathanFL from FL
April 23, 2016, 12:45 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
143

Would you support a repeal or amending the "Affordable" care act?

The middle class cannot sustain the burden of the so called "affordable" care act. It is much too expensive and people will go without healthcare. This is KILLING people instead of healing people!

Submitted by: Cindy S. from PA
April 19, 2016, 7:01 p.m.
Issue area: Health
735

Would you represent your constituents' interests if they conflicted with yours?

Would you vote against an issue that 90% of your constituents supported? As an example of this, David Jolly voted againt GMO labeling, even though polls show 90% of Americans want GMO labeling.

Submitted by: nicolec from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:40 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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