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
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
White House operatives went to great lengths to show Obama shifting focus from wars abroad to domestic issues at home. Ron Fournier abroaddomesticfocus 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
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
To be fair, my analysis failed to spell out Obama's first-term accomplishments, although I did acknowledge his 'enormous skills' and tried to focus readers on the distinction between good and great presidencies. Ron Fournier accomplishmentacknowledgeanalysis 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
American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative. Ron Fournier americancharacterexceptionalism Change image and share on social