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 change american mortgage share on social
President Obama is casting his lot in the middle of a debate as old as America itself: Are we rugged individualists pulling ourselves up by the bootstraps? Or are we a nation of community, all connected and counting on one another? Ron Fournier connect pull rugged 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 pledge president republican share on social
Every now and then, a presidential candidate surprises us with a truly human and honest moment. Ron Fournier presidential surprise honest 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 dynamic fact understand Change image and share on social
Anything may be possible in America, but a Palin presidency is virtually implausible. Ron Fournier implausible virtually america Change image and 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 term start obama Change image and share on social
Anything can go wrong in a debate, and Obama is not a perfect debater. Ron Fournier wrong debater obama Change image and share on social
Mandates are rarely won on election night. They are earned after Inauguration Day by leaders who spend their political capital wisely, taking advantage of events without overreaching. Ron Fournier overreach inauguration leader Change image and share on social
Hollywood has a history of raising expectations beyond Washington's reach, of appealing to the very American desire to mythologize political leaders, particularly the president. Ron Fournier washington president raise Change image and share on social
