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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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895

Do you think the US should go 100% renewable energy. If so, how?

We are one of the countries that contribute a large amount of carbon to the atmosphere. As a post-industrial country we should be more responsible in our actions, so we are a better model for others.

Submitted by: Timothy F. from NH
April 21, 2016, 5:02 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
348

Racist treatment of African Americans in the judicial system

What do you suggest to stop racist treatment of Black people by police, prosecutors and judges, such as: violence by police, over-charging & harsh sentences?

Submitted by: Jebbb! from FL
April 24, 2016, 5:48 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
905

Do you think all children deserve the same quality of K - 12 education?

Will you make it a reality? What year would you like to accomplish it by?

Submitted by: Jilow from IA
April 21, 2016, 12:43 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
83

Would you support withdrawing the Troops in the Middle East on day 1?

Millions of innocent civilians and thousands of U.S. soldiers have died or been misplaced due to this "War on Terror" Shouldn't we negotiate and come to an agreement, rather than kill everyone?

Submitted by: Landon from ND
April 21, 2016, 4:08 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
685

Will you restore the League of Women Voters right to run political debates?

Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein and her VP Cheri Honkala were arrested in October of 2012 for trying to enter a Presidential Debate located at Hoftra University.
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Submitted by: Mark from MA
April 20, 2016, 11:39 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
41

How many town hall meetings did you have in 2015?

Politicians like to claim they represent their constituents. However, there is little evidence that they listen or respond to them when making decisions that affect their lives.

Submitted by: TrueDemocracyNow from IL
April 22, 2016, 1:54 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
1649

What will you do to make it fair and equal from all citizens to vote?

It is clear in some areas of the US that the location of polling places and voter ID laws are preventing people of limited means from being part of the democratic process.

Submitted by: Lightingman from OR
April 19, 2016, 7:10 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
93

Why are blacks arrested more then white men and women?

For some reason our police forces seem to think black men and women are more likely to be criminals then white men and women.

Submitted by: Natalie W. from NJ
April 21, 2016, 3:03 p.m.
Issue area: Civil Rights
148

In case Bernie Sanders lose, what is the future of his political revolution ?

the political revolution has relied a lot on the elections as a deadline...when normally revolutions have no time limits.what is the future of this revolution regardless to the elections ?

Submitted by: Nader from FL
April 21, 2016, 12:11 p.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
550

What will you do to keep religious teachings and ideas out of our public schools?

Increasing legislation in many states challenging the secular and scientific fact based teaching. Need federal legislation once and for all to stop this.

Submitted by: Lynn R. from CA
April 21, 2016, 1:27 p.m.
Issue area: Education
308
Submitted by: Donna M. from FL
April 24, 2016, 2:11 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
68

How would you aid Florida's imperiled springs?

Florida's springs are suffering from the assault of groundwater withdrawals to service 20+ million resident and countless visitors. Lyngbya infiltration is only one of the problems facing FL springs.
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Submitted by: majikphil from FL
April 25, 2016, 2:23 a.m.
Issue area: Environment
121

What do you think should be done about A.L.E.C.?

Do you think it is ok for them to be writing boiler plate laws for state officials to fill in the blanks and then sign into law?
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Submitted by: Keith B. from AZ
April 22, 2016, 2:11 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
258

Do you favor building a high speed rail line between Washington, DC and Miami?

Construction of high speed rail is very labor intensive and would quickly create hundreds of thousands of non-exportable jobs, while increasing tourism.

Submitted by: D R. from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:02 a.m.
Issue area: Infrastructure & Technology
849

Do you support reforming the broken tax code?

The tax code has so many loopholes favoring and helping big businesses avoid taxes almost completely and giving them huge tax breaks and rebates.
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Submitted by: Rileyrocks678 from VA
April 21, 2016, 9:52 p.m.
Issue area: Taxes & Budget
308
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As Commander-in-Chief, what would you plan to do about the mess in Afghanistan?

An estimated 149,000 Afghans have died, and more than 3,500 US/Coalition fighters, at a cost of $685 billion. How long will we spend taxpayer dollars and risk American lives in a win-less war?
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Submitted by: Grandma Patty from CA
April 19, 2016, 11:08 p.m.
Issue area: Foreign Policy & Military
451

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

Public places like side walks, streets, parks etc.

Submitted by: Adair V from FL
April 18, 2016, 5:38 p.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
46

Would you be willing to look into alternatives to road salt for winter roads?

With water issues around the country, from places like Flint, MI and St. Joseph, LA to Orleans, NY and many other places that have impending problems: what else can we use instead of road salt?
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Submitted by: Dennis from NY
April 21, 2016, 9:27 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
356

Will you support ending eminent domain for private gain?

Landowners should not be forced by Big Oil to take risky pipelines on their land. If we keep building new fossil fuel infrastructure then we keep on contributing to climate change.

Submitted by: Jane kleeb from NE
April 24, 2016, 4:03 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
180

Would you support the development and expansion of genetically-engineered foods?

Given the overwhelming scientific consensus that they are not harmful and increase efficiency, keep prices low, how will you support modern technology?
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Submitted by: coolaj56 from NY
April 19, 2016, 6:18 p.m.
Issue area: Environment
260

Should government officials who refuse to work receive pay for days not worked?

American workers who refuse to work are not paid & usually fired. We shouldn't be paying wages to our government officials who refuse to work, costing the taxpayers millions. What is your stance?

Submitted by: Fed up Florida from FL
April 22, 2016, 2:40 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections
127

As an Australian I can't vote but I have to ask "What are you guys doing?!"

What you decide impacts upon the rest of us. The rest of the world asks why universal health care, university/college education for all and sensible gun control is even questioned. Please explain?

Submitted by: Terry
April 21, 2016, 10:16 a.m.
Issue area: Society & Community
79

Who can better defeat Trump in the general election, Clinton or Sanders?

Of course, when Trump wins CA, Republican nomination with a majority of delegates, he needs strongest challenger, Clinton or Sanders?

Submitted by: Christopher Anderson from CA
April 21, 2016, 12:40 a.m.
Issue area: Government & Elections

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