With gridlock the norm, Congress's approval rating is below 10 percent and the public has lost faith in its national leadership. Ron Fournier approvalcongressfaith Change image and share on social
One side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other wants a strong social safety net to protect the weakest among us, even if it costs more to minimize risk. Ron Fournier americanchoicecost share on social
Close elections tend to break toward the challenger because undecided voters - having held out so long against the incumbent - are by nature looking for change. Ron Fournier breakchallengerchange Change image and share on social
Most political journalists come to Washington because they're snappy writers, big thinkers, or news breakers. Me? My ticket to the big leagues had little to do with talent. It was mostly about the governor I was covering, Bill Clinton. Ron Fournier bigbillbreaker share on social
Don't kid yourself. President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for reelection is not driven by the United States' 'position of strength' in the war zone as much as it is by grim economic and political realities at home. Ron Fournier 000afghanistandecision share on social
The question is whether voters, particularly independents, believe that Obama truly values personal liberty and responsibility as much as the government-bought safety net. Ron Fournier buygovernmentindependent Change image and share on social
It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic. Ron Fournier americandeftexceptional Change image and share on social
We're living in an era of unprecedented change, and I want to be a part of documenting it. Ron Fournier changedocumentera Change image and share on social
Obama won the presidency on the strength of his message and the skills of the messenger. Now the talk of hope and change feels out of tune when so many Americans are out of work, over-mortgaged, and worried that life will be even tougher for their children. Ron Fournier americanchangechild share on social
Climate change was a point of division between Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney. The president declared climate change a global threat, acknowledged that the actions of humanity were deepening the crisis, and pledged to do something about it if elected. Ron Fournier acknowledgeactionchange share on social
