I'm hearing echoes of Bill Clinton, circa 1996, in President Obama's reelection rhetoric. Ron Fournier billcircaclinton Change image and share on social
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
Although we were never pals and occasionally butted heads, my relationship with Clinton and his wife, Hillary, made me a better journalist. Ron Fournier buttclintonhead 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
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
Obama won the presidency on the strength of his message and the skills of the messenger. Now the talk of hope and change feels out of tune when so many Americans are out of work, over-mortgaged, and worried that life will be even tougher for their children. Ron Fournier americanchangechild 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
A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics. Ron Fournier dosehumilitylife Change image and share on social
