Election night is the easiest time to act like a grownup. Ron Fournier acteasyelection Change image and share on social
We, the people. Manifest Destiny. Conceived in liberty. Fear itself. Ask not. Morning in America. United we stand. Yes, we can. In times of great change and tumult, presidents seek to inspire beleaguered Americans by reminding them of their national identity. Ron Fournier americaamericanbeleaguer 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
You can almost see voters nodding their heads at home: The public's faith in politicians and political institutions has been on a steep and dangerous decline for decades, because elected leaders fail to deliver. Ron Fournier dangerousdecadedecline share on social
Obama ran a hard-edged and negative campaign against Romney, hoping to convince recession-weary voters that his rival was unworthy of the job. Ron Fournier campaignconvinceedge Change image and share on social
According to a Public Policy Polling survey, most Americans find lice and colonoscopies more appealing than Capitol Hill. Ron Fournier americanappealcapitol Change image and share on social
A sagging economy, a soaring national debt, and an increasingly restive Congress pushed Obama to order troop reductions that are both deeper and faster than recommended by his military commanders. Ron Fournier commandercongressdebt Change image and 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
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
American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative. Ron Fournier americancharacterexceptionalism Change image and share on social