The Presidential Election: Join the Discussion for 4 Chances to Win Visa Gift Cards!

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It's hard to check Facebook, read Twitter, turn on the TV or listen to the radio without a mention of the upcoming Presidential election. So what are you and your friends/family talking about this season? We're curious about your thoughts on the process.

Following are 4 questions about the election. Please click on each link and tell us what you think. Everyone who participates in the discussions will be entered to win one of four $25 Visa gift cards! The more questions you answer, the more chances you have to win.

How much do you discuss the upcoming Presidential election with friends and/or family, IN PERSON? In what way?

How much do you discuss the upcoming Presidential election with friends and/or family, ON SOCIAL MEDIA? In what way?

Do you tell friends and family who you are voting for?  How do you feel when a friend or family member tells you they are voting for a different candidate? What have you said or done?

Where are you getting your information about the election? What sources do you trust the most?

Please note: We ask that you please be respectful of other opinions/comments. Any inappropriate language will be deleted.

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*Four lucky commenters or Tweeters will be chosen at random to each receive a $25 Visa gift card. Giveaway is open through October 9th, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

Please note that comments on this page will not count as giveaway entries.

Update: Thanks to everyone who joined the discussion! Congratulations to our winners: 12Heather34, tcarolinep, Bulldog0325, What 74.

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by lilang | NEWPORT, VA
Sep 21, 2016

I am sick and tired of everything relating to the election especially the lies and waste of money.

by Teachpetch | Akron, NY
Sep 21, 2016

My husband and I along with some close friends, discuss the election often-how both candidates are flawed and trying to decide who is the proverbial "lesser of two evils." I refrain from posting, liking or commenting on the election on social media-the hatred and nastiness from both sides is truly disheartening. When I am talking to someone and they start trashing my preferred candidate my response is: "Don't tell me what's wrong with_____, tell me what's right about ________." My husband and I watch cable news channels (along with local and national evening news), everyday. It's hard to avoid election coverage, and we are very interested in the upcoming debate. I hope both candidates will skip the mudslinging and tell the American people why they are the best suited for the job of president-and give specific plans to solve terrorism, create jobs and remind us that America is already great-but that they will work with both parties to make us even greater.

by SuzanneMorchin | Orting, WA
Sep 21, 2016

I've even been looking into third party candidates. It's more who am I voting against, rather than who I'm voting for.

by Karenf | AUSTIN, TX
Sep 21, 2016

I speak with friends/family in person. I would not post on social media. I just had a discussion with my mother, who is planning on voting for a different candidate than I am and I tried to convince her otherwise by showing her facts in the newspaper. I mostly get my info through the newspaper.

by vieprivee1 | THOUSAND OAKS, CA
Sep 21, 2016

I speak in person to close friends and family and we are all of the same mind. We are horrified about one candidate and strongly support the other. I listen to the news and the candidates themselves.

by elph71 | TALLAHASSEE, FL
Sep 21, 2016

We discuss it in person all the time, but not on social media. I was brought up that politics was a gauche topic of conversation to bring up with acquaintances, and on social media it's pretty much all acquaintances. Of course we discuss who we are voting for, and we're all on the same page, even though we don't all have the same reasons. There is no shortage of places to get information on the election, but the Truth-O-Meter on Poltifact is a particularly trusted resource.

by avatartiger | GRANADA HILLS, CA
Sep 21, 2016

Philip DeFranco is my source of election news!

by pookiepura | LANDRUM, SC
Sep 21, 2016

I mostly just talk to people that I know in person. I post stuff online but it really isn't with friends or family members on social media.

by smoeller67 | POUND RIDGE, NY
Sep 21, 2016

So if the choice is between the plague and cholera. People had other choices, like Bernie, but corruption rules in this country. No one in my network admits to support Trump or Hillary, so who votes for them? Why is everyone ashamed? You can always vote for the Green Party if you don't like neither.

by Hywelda9 | SADDLE BROOK, NJ
Sep 21, 2016

I discuss much more in person, locally and with friends and at church. We all agree that Donald Trump is beyond nauseating, but we are all very much afraid of how so many uneducated folks seem to believe his lies and buffoonery. I personally receive my info about the election from a whole variety of places: newspapers, magazines, public TV and regular TV (In particularly, European sources are quite enlightening, such as The Economist Magazine, The Financial Times and BBC).

by eileenfrench | PEORIA, AZ
Sep 21, 2016

I am enthusiastically voting for Mr. Trump and I have a TRUMP sign on my front lawn stating so! Ms.Clinton is looking very sickly the last few months, plus, I do not trust the Clintons so I would never vote for her. I only trust a handful of online sites for my political info. I don't trust the alphabet news networks so I don't watch t.v. news anymore and haven't done so in eight years.

by MrsB08 | CHARLTON, MA
Sep 21, 2016

My hubby and I discuss politics but not with others. People can be cruel if they don't agree with you.

by JustaSpark | Mountain Top, PA
Sep 21, 2016

Two things we are taught not talk about- Religion and Politics......lol. All I can say is EVERYBODY I talk to is for both sides. I'll not say who I'm voting for. This is the worst voting year in the History of Electing a President, I think. And I think it's a damn shame.

by dmauton | KNOXVILLE, TN
Sep 21, 2016

In person we have talked about the issues at stake, the people running, what are thoughts are, etc. It's pretty general because I hate debating my ideas and thoughts about politics with people who do not allow me to share my opinion even if I willingly listen to them. I try to be open to people with where they stand but many times I am not treated the same so I don't talk about it much online and only with those in person and even then its limited.

by lisahillberg | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Sep 21, 2016

In my family we don't discuss politics...Not revealing my choice!

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