A requirement implemented in the campaign finance reform legislation promulgated by Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and Russ Feingold (D-WI). It requires that candidates explicitly define the source of television and radio advertisments as coming from their election organizations rather than from another source. It is done as a mechanism to control so-called "soft money" contributions to compaigns.

"I'm John Kerry, and I approve this message."

i approve this message by David Green July 30, 2004

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If you’re reading this, I have been failed
Damn you, urban dictionary employee

Don’t even think about it, employee
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Do not approve this word by There was no other pseudonym April 9, 2021

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A suffix-phrase attached to the end of any sentence, especially insults, to make you sound like a douche-bag politician. Particularly useful in accentuating the in-your-faceness of an insult.

Listen Bob, I'm tired of finding dirty dishes in the sink and picking up the dirty boxers you leave all over the bedroom. Get your ass in gear, you slovenly piece of crap, or I'll walk right out that door forever--Oh I will--but not before shoving your disgusting underwear down your throat.

I'm your girlfriend, and I approve this message.

I approve this message by SparklMotion November 3, 2008

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Phrase you can use when leaving a message on the answering machine of a very political friend or relative.

On answering machine:

"Hi, I'm your son and I approve this message. I'd be happy to dog-sit while you're away for the week. By the way, I mailed in my ballot...so stop nagging me to vote."

I approve this message by AbnormalBoy November 1, 2004

Word of the Day on February 20, 2008

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