"Only votes talk, everything else walks"

The quote "Only elects talk, everything else walks" by Dan Rather indicates that the only point that really matters in a political election or ballot is the actual ballot itself. All the campaigning, advertising, or viewpoint surveys are second to the last end result of the vote. A ballot is the supreme expression of opinion as well as freedom, and those who respect the result requirement to see to it they take part by voting. In addition, the quote suggests that individuals should not count solely on their beliefs or assumptions about the result of a political election or ballot, yet must allow their voices be listened to by casting their votes. Inevitably, the amount and also relevance of the ballots cast is what decides the end result of the political election.