July 21st, 2008
04:35 PM ET
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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 In adding your comment below, be sure to include your email address (which will remain unpublished).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. kristy

    It's time to heal America and Her hard working citizens!

    July 18, 2008 02:30 pm at 2:30 pm |
  2. maria

    Voting is my way of fighting for change, better America.

    July 18, 2008 02:31 pm at 2:31 pm |
  3. Ok

    People complain alot but do nothing about it! Go Obama!!

    July 18, 2008 02:33 pm at 2:33 pm |
  4. Big D in ND

    "CANGING OF THE GUARD". NOTHING MORE. SAME S-DIFFERENT STALL.

    July 18, 2008 02:34 pm at 2:34 pm |
  5. Lesley

    It's disgraceful that Congress is still shielding lobbyists. Some ethics!

    July 18, 2008 02:37 pm at 2:37 pm |
  6. Angela

    Freedom to disagree + Cooperation = We all can live the dream

    July 18, 2008 02:39 pm at 2:39 pm |
  7. Kristina

    Politics means doing everything you can to better your country

    July 18, 2008 02:40 pm at 2:40 pm |
  8. therealist

    Biased news coverage pushing a progressive agenda

    July 18, 2008 02:41 pm at 2:41 pm |
  9. IQ

    When people revolt things must change for better or worse.

    July 18, 2008 02:43 pm at 2:43 pm |
  10. McCain=Bush

    It means getting rid of warmongers and scare tactic politicians.

    July 18, 2008 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  11. California Gold

    Believe in a country 'of, by and for the people'

    July 18, 2008 02:46 pm at 2:46 pm |
  12. Jack - Des Moines

    The promoting of ideas to convince others to help support.

    July 18, 2008 02:47 pm at 2:47 pm |
  13. Shelly, CT

    It means not re-arranging deck chairs on the Titantic.

    July 18, 2008 02:48 pm at 2:48 pm |
  14. Not A Dog Owner, But Loved The Show

    The freedom to watch Greatest American Dog–a good show!

    July 18, 2008 02:50 pm at 2:50 pm |
  15. Jack - Des Moines

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

    July 18, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  16. Greatest American Dog

    Tillman for President.

    July 18, 2008 02:51 pm at 2:51 pm |
  17. Matt

    To prevent socialism from destroying the Constitution.

    July 18, 2008 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  18. Joy, Vancouver, WA

    Voting is an obligation, duty, and privilege: Exercise all three.

    July 18, 2008 02:52 pm at 2:52 pm |
  19. Phil in KC

    My role? To be an informed voter and to vote.

    July 18, 2008 02:54 pm at 2:54 pm |
  20. California Gold

    2008 brought a new style of politicians and energized voters.

    July 18, 2008 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  21. beevee

    Good leadership, steering the country in the right direction for prosperity, and equality without any sort of descrimination. We need to regain the respect of all other countries not by muscle flexing but by showing true leadrship qualities. No fear mongering please.

    July 18, 2008 02:56 pm at 2:56 pm |
  22. Bill from ALabama

    This political campaign will define the decade!!! Victorious vs. Failure!

    July 18, 2008 02:58 pm at 2:58 pm |
  23. Griff

    This Year? Not much... So depressing.....

    July 18, 2008 03:02 pm at 3:02 pm |
  24. DJ

    We have two candidates with integrity, debating issues of substance.

    July 18, 2008 03:03 pm at 3:03 pm |
  25. CHANGE WE CAN COUNT ON!!!!!

    What does politics mean to you? SEANATOR OBAMA FOR CHANGE

    C-CONCERN
    H-HONESTY
    A-AVAILABILTY
    N-NOBLE
    G-GENUINE
    E-EXCELLENT

    OBAMA /BIDEN 08/2012

    July 18, 2008 03:04 pm at 3:04 pm |
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