The League of First Time Voters
Whether 2008 is the first year you could vote or just the first year you were inspired to vote, The League of First Time Voters can help you connect with other first timers, compare views and find resources to help you navigate the election season.

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Transition to Power
The election is over and now the real work begins for our next president. What do you think the top agenda item should be for the president -- and the Congress? Who should be included in his Cabinet? What are issues that affect you locally or nationally? What will be Barack Obama’s greatest challenge?
updated about 3 hours ago
Icon_facebook BrutusYoun // Tucker, GA
Yeah so the dems won't have a foolproof 60 vote majority, but that really never was Obama's goal. He wants to pass legislation that aren't partisan to begin with. Hell, on many iss... more
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Obama

  • Economy
  • Energy
  • Iraq

Economy
updated about 3 hours ago
Icon_facebook BrutusYoun Unknown
The auto-exec's gesture to visiting Washington using hybrid cars instead of their jets is purely for show. Never mind the impracticality of it, they are just more desperate now bec... more
Other BrutusYoun
Obama

  • Economy
  • Energy
  • Iraq



Health Care
updated about 12 hours ago
Icon_facebook Michan Unknown
Now I will never willingly want to break commandment, but I am a genius and that allows for some small miracles of life for just defense. Like writting. Now being a genius; I d... more
Other Michan
Other

  • Energy
  • Economy
  • Social Issues



Homeland Security
updated about 13 hours ago
Icon_facebook Michan Unknown
So if I do not get a response... Now I will not go on medication, but what I feel is the right medication. Blame Canada, blame the nations, blame what ever. As I sit and ... more
Other Michan
Other

  • Energy
  • Economy
  • Social Issues



Social Security
updated about 13 hours ago
Icon_facebook Michan Unknown
So this daughter left the great lands after betraying all of the great realm by opening the pass. She fled eventually, after her few follower-guards left her, she returned to ... more
Other Michan
Other

  • Energy
  • Economy
  • Social Issues



Energy
updated about 15 hours ago
Icon_facebook Michan Unknown
So let us make this prototype on television, in the Labs of Ford, GM, Chystler, BMW, and gain the support of all the known body shops which have reach a certian reputable level, bu... more
Other Michan
Other

  • Energy
  • Economy
  • Social Issues



Social Issues
updated 4 days ago
HOPEbeatFEAR Unknown
As we debate gay rights...here is a good quote for this situation..."Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln
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Obama

  • Economy
  • Iraq
  • Social Issues



Iraq
updated 6 days ago
Icon_facebook Michan Unknown
Revolutionary conflict: alternate outcome: The conflict, by some grace of conscience of the people involved, is different; the Declaration of independance remains intact, un-alt... more
Other Michan
Other

  • Energy
  • Economy
  • Social Issues



Election Day
After a record-long campaign season, the 2008 election is over. How do you feel about the outcome? Did your national and local candidate choices win? What was the most important issue that drove you to the polls? What local or state issues engaged you and why?

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updated 24 days ago
HOPEbeatFEAR // State College, PA
CDeez, of coarse it is true that a double standard exists between whites and blacks...African Americans had to endure slavery and segregation until only 50 years ago, and don't giv... more
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Other HOPEbeatFEAR
Obama

  • Economy
  • Iraq
  • Social Issues



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Inside the Forum's Leagues

Give more power to your voice and the issues that matter to you! The Leagues chosen by CNN.com readers allow you to see how different groups think about the issues.
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No. 1 issue: Economy
Candidate choice:
Barack Obama: 77%, John McCain: 12%, Undecided: 9%, Other: 2%,
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No. 1 issue: Economy
Candidate choice:
Barack Obama: 84%, John McCain: 7%, Undecided: 7%, Other: 3%,
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No. 1 issue: Economy
Candidate choice:
John McCain: 69%, Barack Obama: 17%, Undecided: 10%, Other: 4%,
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No. 1 issue: Economy
Candidate choice:
Barack Obama: 63%, Undecided: 19%, John McCain: 12%, Other: 6%,
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No. 1 issue: Economy
Candidate choice:
Barack Obama: 95%, Undecided: 2%, Other: 1%, John McCain: 1%,

Questions answered
Send your questions! Have a burning question about politics and the 2008 election? This is your opportunity to get it answered by the Best Political Team on Television. Tune in to CNN Election Center weeknights at 8PM ET, to hear some unexpected people answering your questions.

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