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
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
Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy, and the nation's so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt. Ron Fournier addressamericananswer 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
It's a bit unfair to accuse Obama of dividing the nation when the facts show that it already is. Ron Fournier accusebitedivide Change image and share on social
Movies such as 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' in 1939 to 'Dave' in 1993 portray Washington leaders as the ultimate Everymen - decent people just like you and me, only thrust onto greatness. Ron Fournier davedecenteveryman Change image and 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
Romney and Democratic rival President Obama have led their partisan backers down a trail of lies, negativity and vacuous policies that seem certain to guarantee an angry electorate four more years of gridlock. Ron Fournier angrybackerdemocratic share on social
The 2016 presidential election is ripe for the emergence of a game-changing political leader who either dramatically reforms one of the existing parties or mounts an independent bid. Ron Fournier bidchangedramatically Change image and 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