Quotes of the Day

Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004

Open quote"What you see is what you get. Bush is strong."

--DEBBIE ATHAS COOPER CITY, FLA.

"Kerry is responsible, reasonable and thoughtful."

--Rose Crane LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

For more photos of the 2004 campaign by TIME's photographers, go to time.com/electionClose quote

| Source: As George Bush and John Kerry traverse the country courting votes, they are encountering an electorate that, according to the polls, is paying attention to the presidential race as never before. This week TIME'S photographers focus on the season's energized voters.