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
It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic. Ron Fournier americandeftexceptional Change image and share on social
Obama is capable - as evidenced by his first-term success with health care reform. But mandate-building requires humility, a trait not easily associated with him. Ron Fournier buildcapablecare Change image and share on social
In times of tumult, voters are likely to forgive a president, if not reward him, for compromises made in service of solutions. Ron Fournier compromiseforgivemake Change image and share on social
Christie led the way - with a bulldozer. The governor is blunt, brash, and self-consciously authentic, the antithesis to what turns off today's voters: flip-flopping politicians who speak in poll-tested platitudes. Yes, he's the anti-Romney. Ron Fournier antiantithesisauthentic share on social
Got good news and bad news for you, Mr. President. The good news is that Chief Justice John Roberts just saved your legacy and, perhaps, your presidency by writing for the Supreme Court majority to rule health care reform constitutional. Ron Fournier badcarechief share on social
Obama might do well to remember that his fast rise from the Illinois state Senate was due in large part to an uncanny ability to make friends and find mentors. Ron Fournier abilityduefast Change image and share on social
It's an appeal as old as America and its presidency: This is an extraordinary country populated by hard-working, big-dreaming, freedom-loving people graced by God when they're not pulling themselves up by the bootstraps. Ron Fournier americaappealbig share on social
For a man who has compared himself to Theodore Roosevelt and the nation's challenges to those of the Gilded Age, Obama put forward a tepid agenda. Ron Fournier ageagendumchallenge Change image and share on social
