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 In adding your comment below, be sure to include your email address (which will remain unpublished).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. VB Lincoln Park NJ

    To re-instate the Constitution, disregarded by the current administration.

    July 18, 2008 12:02 pm at 12:02 pm |
  2. Jason Frye

    I vote so that tomorrow can be a better day.

    July 18, 2008 12:02 pm at 12:02 pm |
  3. Ex-Republican for Obama

    Being 'inspired' is more important then 'disastrous' experience.

    July 18, 2008 12:03 pm at 12:03 pm |
  4. young voter

    Right Wing Evangelical Nationalists / Left Wing Hippie Environauts = Tomato / Tomaughto

    July 18, 2008 12:04 pm at 12:04 pm |
  5. Dave Curns

    Is time right for 3rd party in American Politics?

    July 18, 2008 12:04 pm at 12:04 pm |
  6. mel

    Politics, who can tell the best lies and sell it.

    July 18, 2008 12:04 pm at 12:04 pm |
  7. A from MA

    Democracy = A fair government reflecting every person's beliefs.

    July 18, 2008 12:06 pm at 12:06 pm |
  8. Judy - KCMO

    First time Democrat/I'm all fired UP!!! YES WE CAN

    July 18, 2008 12:07 pm at 12:07 pm |
  9. Alice in Florida

    The biggest farce in the history of our great country

    July 18, 2008 12:08 pm at 12:08 pm |
  10. Jed in Texas

    It means history repeating itself,as in ROMAN EMPIRE.

    July 18, 2008 12:08 pm at 12:08 pm |
  11. Voter

    Voting – speaking convictions with informed, responsible, accountable, deliberative voice

    July 18, 2008 12:10 pm at 12:10 pm |
  12. Cathy

    Politics makes the business of
    protstitution look clean.

    July 18, 2008 12:10 pm at 12:10 pm |
  13. BrittanyM

    To disprove every claim, and when only truth remains – vote!

    July 18, 2008 12:11 pm at 12:11 pm |
  14. sherry for Obama

    OUT WITH THE OLD DAYS
    IN WITH INSPIRED NEW WAYS

    July 18, 2008 12:12 pm at 12:12 pm |
  15. Angel

    My vote means change for my children and grandchildren.

    July 18, 2008 12:12 pm at 12:12 pm |
  16. Cathy

    Politics and prostitution are both dirty businesses

    July 18, 2008 12:14 pm at 12:14 pm |
  17. Luke in LaSalle, IL

    Politics allows me to engage in America's privelaged, democratic freedoms.

    July 18, 2008 12:14 pm at 12:14 pm |
  18. nancy oconnell

    Change may be scary but it's got to be better.

    July 18, 2008 12:16 pm at 12:16 pm |
  19. Joe - Wilmington, DE

    It means I turn off my TV set until the first Tuesday in November in order to avoid the mud-slinging political ads.

    July 18, 2008 12:19 pm at 12:19 pm |
  20. What is Politics?

    Self-serving FatCats making decisions that affect me daily, mostly negatively.

    July 18, 2008 12:21 pm at 12:21 pm |
  21. Alice in Florida

    For the first time, I'll be proud to vote Republican!

    July 18, 2008 12:24 pm at 12:24 pm |
  22. susie

    Dean, Kennedy, Pelosi, and Kerry pushed Obama down our throats.

    July 18, 2008 12:24 pm at 12:24 pm |
  23. J.Post

    say anything, do anything to get elected – trust no one

    July 18, 2008 12:28 pm at 12:28 pm |
  24. the takeover

    Means people united will never be defeated.

    July 18, 2008 12:29 pm at 12:29 pm |
  25. Michelle from Kansas City

    Just examine the word. "Poly" = "many". "Ticks" = "blood sucking creatures."

    July 18, 2008 12:32 pm at 12:32 pm |
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