July 21st, 2008
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What does politics mean to you?

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(CNN)–We want your take on this historic election. In ten words or less (yes, we're counting) please add a comment below or send us an iReport video or audio recording of yourself describing what you see your role being in this election, why you vote, or what politics and this election means to you. In adding your comment below, be sure to include your email address (which will remain unpublished). We will contact the finalists whose quotes will be used in a new promotional campaign and in turn receive a CNN=Politics swag bag (read: free stuff).

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soundoff (377 Responses)
  1. Dave, Illinois

    Substance, experience, and character over slogans, image, and ego!

    July 18, 2008 09:15 am at 9:15 am |
  2. Jeff

    It means what will happen to America in the future.

    July 18, 2008 09:16 am at 9:16 am |
  3. MARY

    MY VOTE WILL CHANGE AMERICA AND BRING THE TROOPS HOME

    July 18, 2008 09:16 am at 9:16 am |
  4. Mike

    Mainstream media endorses unqualified democrat as President, no reason cited.

    July 18, 2008 09:17 am at 9:17 am |
  5. Ms. RDS

    Realization that my race or gender can't hold me back

    July 18, 2008 09:22 am at 9:22 am |
  6. Charlotte

    I vote because it is my civic duty.

    July 18, 2008 09:23 am at 9:23 am |
  7. carolflowery

    what should have been a cakewalk
    turned into american idol

    July 18, 2008 09:24 am at 9:24 am |
  8. mitchell,ark.

    hope,change,patriotism,and no lobbyists' funding for favors.

    July 18, 2008 09:25 am at 9:25 am |
  9. Julius above Montana

    NO more MC CopyCat BuSh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    July 18, 2008 09:26 am at 9:26 am |
  10. Chris, N.C.

    Once again we're stuck with the lesser of two evils

    July 18, 2008 09:26 am at 9:26 am |
  11. Alan Boyer

    Shhhhhh! Race is the number 1 issue in the 2008 election.

    July 18, 2008 09:27 am at 9:27 am |
  12. Kevin Patrick Habeeb

    To CHANGE the political paradigm and expose all the LIES !

    July 18, 2008 09:28 am at 9:28 am |
  13. Bobbie

    That my family and I will be protected and can sleep at night knowing we are protected from the terrorist. God Bless our Troops!

    July 18, 2008 09:28 am at 9:28 am |
  14. Scott

    Seasoned experience political veteran or new, unknown, inexperience rookie?

    July 18, 2008 09:30 am at 9:30 am |
  15. Mary Lynn Hansel

    A future for our grandchildren by saying, "Yes, we can."

    July 18, 2008 09:30 am at 9:30 am |
  16. Coastal Paradise

    Politically informed single mom voting for a positive, thriving, stronger America!

    July 18, 2008 09:31 am at 9:31 am |
  17. John

    Media out of control, like watching a fixed boxing match.

    July 18, 2008 09:31 am at 9:31 am |
  18. Bob

    Politics means that I can take pride in being a part of something that helps shape our nation.Politics is both interesting and emotional at the same time.

    July 18, 2008 09:33 am at 9:33 am |
  19. Scott, Cincinnati OH

    I'll vote to live in the America Obama speaks of.

    July 18, 2008 09:33 am at 9:33 am |
  20. Vote Nader

    Third Party candidates and their policies are still ignored.

    July 18, 2008 09:33 am at 9:33 am |
  21. Corey, Newark, DE

    Anyone can make a difference; voting is only the beginning.

    July 18, 2008 09:33 am at 9:33 am |
  22. Regina Russell

    Corruption, lies, broken promises, and CHANGE

    July 18, 2008 09:34 am at 9:34 am |
  23. Nick, NY

    Patriotism: Potentially Dangerous and implies a Superiority Complex, Okay Republicans?

    July 18, 2008 09:34 am at 9:34 am |
  24. bert

    congress,senate and president moving us forward NOW!

    July 18, 2008 09:35 am at 9:35 am |
  25. Vote Nader

    We're screwed!

    July 18, 2008 09:36 am at 9:36 am |
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