If history is a guide, a victory for Obama means he faces the prospect of a second term dogged by scandal or inertia. Ron Fournier dogfaceguide Change image and share on social
Shock, confusion, fear, anger, grief, and defiance. On Sept. 11, 2001, and for the three days following the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, President George W. Bush led with raw emotion that reflected the public's whipsawing stages of acceptance. Ron Fournier acceptanceangerattack 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
Like a cowboy saddling a bucking stallion, Republican leaders tried to tame the Tea Party while riding it to victories. Ron Fournier buckcowboyleader Change image and share on social
Anything can go wrong in a debate, and Obama is not a perfect debater. Ron Fournier debatedebaterobama Change image and share on social
One of Obama's most impressive attributes is his quiet confidence: Voters sense that he is comfortable in his own skin, a dedicated father and friend who won't waste time with the phony rituals of Washington. Ron Fournier attributecomfortableconfidence 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
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt faced adversities that, in their times, seemed impregnable. Great presidents overcome great odds. Ron Fournier adversityfacegreat Change image and share on social
Historians will likely give Obama credit for steering the country away from the brink of economic collapse in 2009. Ron Fournier brinkcollapsecountry Change image and share on social
President George W. Bush won reelection in 2004 largely because he was seen as comfortable in his own skin, while rival John Kerry was viewed as a flip-flopping opportunist. Ron Fournier bushcomfortableflip Change image and share on social
