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
Palin seems to have forgotten that her poll ratings have plummeted since the summer of 2011. Ron Fournier forgetpalinplummet Change image and share on social
American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative. Ron Fournier americancharacterexceptionalism Change image and share on social
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
'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
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
Every now and then, a presidential candidate surprises us with a truly human and honest moment. Ron Fournier candidatehonesthuman Change image and share on social