The failure of the White House and Congress to seriously address the nation's fiscal situation is certain to broaden the belief among many voters that the U.S. political system is broken. Ron Fournier addressbeliefbreak Change image and share on social
Political reporters and political professionals rushed to judgment against Romney because we crave clear, unambiguous story lines. Ron Fournier clearcravejudgment Change image and 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
Election night is the easiest time to act like a grownup. Ron Fournier acteasyelection Change image and share on social
Don't stigmatize in a rush to explain inexplicable evil. Ron Fournier evilexplaininexplicable Change image and share on social
If acknowledging that racial misgivings and misunderstandings are still a part of politics and life in America, I plead guilty. Ron Fournier acknowledgeamericaguilty Change image and share on social
Voters don't have to love him, Romney advisers say, but they will respect him. Ron Fournier adviserloverespect Change image and share on social
Obama shows no sign of easing up on negativity. Ron Fournier easenegativityobama Change image and share on social
Andrew Jackson was the first president to claim that the desires of the public overrode Congress's constitutional prerogatives. Virtually every president since Jackson has claimed the mantle, even while lacking two ingredients of an electoral mandate: a landslide victory and a specific agenda. Ron Fournier agendumandrewclaim share on social
In Washington, compromise has become a dirty word. Ron Fournier compromisedirtywashington Change image and share on social