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Welcome to the Oklahoma Votes 2008 Voter Voices web page. See what other Oklahomans are saying about the issues that are important to them in this election year, and what it will take for candidates to earn their votes. Be watching for our Voter Voices crew as we travel the state talking to regular Oklahomans from now through election day, November 4th.
Check back often for new features and information on our Oklahoma Votes 2008 web page. We also encourage you to visit our Political Pulse blog for current Oklahoma political news, and join the conversion by posting a comment.
Submit your own audio file and digital photo (jpegs preferred) to have your voice heard. Please provide your name, hometown, age, occupation and party affiliation (if any). We want to know (1) what you believe is the most important issue in the 2008 election, and (2) what it will take for a candidate to get your vote.
By sending us your photo and/or audio you agree that OETA, its legal representatives and assigns, have irrevocable permission to broadcast or publish the photo, audio and personal information provided by you in any lawful manner. Moreover, you agree to hold harmless the state of Oklahoma and OETA, its legal representatives and assigns, from any liability that may arise from the aforementioned broadcast or publication. Finally, by submitting information to us, you declare that you are 18 years of age or older, are a qualified voter in the state of Oklahoma, that you are fully competent to agree to these terms on your own behalf, and that you are the person whose information and photo you have submitted.
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Angelica Curley Tulsa, 32 Republican I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: healthcare and prescription coverage for the elderly. To get my vote, a candidate will need to: provide a program to fund this healthcare and prescription coverage for the elderly. |
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Cathy Smith Tulsa, 43 Democrat I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: the children. To get my vote, a candidate will need to: be God-fearing and compassionate. |
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David Roberts Tulsa, 57 I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: real change for the world. To get my vote, a candidate will need to: make real changes and give something positive to the future. |
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Christa Clarke Tulsa, 44 I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: honesty and responsibility. To get my vote a candidate will need to: be truthful. |
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So Lee Sperry, 46 I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: the economy and inflation around our country. To be my vote, a candidate will need to: improve our U.S. economy and education for the future of our kids. |
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David Barlow Tulsa, 62 Democrat I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: health care, the gasoline problem and Iraq. To get my vote, a candidate will need to: be creative and change the way we run Washington, D.C. |
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Catherine Pelfrey Sand Springs, 72 Democrat To get my vote, a candidate will need to: get better education help for the children that cannot afford college without a huge student loan and better medicine for senior citizens. |
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Glen Graham Tulsa, 48 Democrat (leaning Independent) I believe the most important issue inthe 2008 election is: transportation costs, prices and gas. A realistic policy not merely appealing to the masses, but showing real leadership which addresses a long-term plan. We cannot have the government crush private businesses, but must have a plan to develop realistic transportation costs. To get my vote a candidate will need to: show leadership above party affiliation, family values. |
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Karri Herke Broken Arrow, 29 Democrat I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: the economy. To get my vote a candidate will need to: make me feel like they care about me and other Americans |
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Tiffany Massey Tulsa, 26 Republican I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: fuel prices.
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Josh Lucas Tulsa, 33 Libertarian I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: lower taxes and regulation. To get my vote a candidate will need to: get rid of laws and leave me alone.
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Douglas Denny Tulsa, 51 Democrat I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: get the economy back on track! To get my vote a candidate will need to: stand up for what is right for America, not just to talk out of the side of their mouth to obtain votes. |
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Enio Mercado Tulsa, 47 Democrat I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: provide for children and old people. To get my vote a candidate will need to: be someone who will care about and guide the country. |
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Steven Watson Tulsa, 37 Independent I believe the most important issue in the 2008 election is: fuel costs. To get my vote, a candidate will need to: be sincere. |
