Barack Obama may have found the answer to his biggest rhetorical challenge: When millions of voters are unemployed or underemployed, how does a president simultaneously sound realistic and optimistic? Ron Fournier answerbarackbig 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
Obama considers himself above deal-making and back-slapping, political necessities he often delegates to Vice President Joe Biden and other lesser sorts. Ron Fournier backbidenconsider 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
The fact that Obama is getting criticism from the left and the right might reflect his understanding of the underlying political dynamics. Ron Fournier criticismdynamicfact Change image and share on social
If Mitt Romney is vanilla, Chris Christie is three hefty scoops of Rocky Road topped with whipped cream, Red Bull, and gravel. Ron Fournier bullchrischristie Change image and share on social
'Argo,' 'Lincoln,' and 'Zero Dark Thirty,' three films honored with Best Picture Oscar nominations, lionize their Washington-anchored protagonists as crafty, competent, and virtually incorruptible. Ron Fournier anchoreargocompetent Change image and share on social
A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president. Ron Fournier applydebateinterview Change image and share on social
Climate change was a point of division between Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney. The president declared climate change a global threat, acknowledged that the actions of humanity were deepening the crisis, and pledged to do something about it if elected. Ron Fournier acknowledgeactionchange share on social
At the start of his second term, one wonders less about Obama's fitness than his willingness: Why doesn't he do more to build and maintain the relationships required to govern in era of polarization? Ron Fournier builderafitness Change image and share on social
