Obama does not need to worry as much as past Democratic presidents about being labeled soft on national security - not after giving the order that led to the assassination of Osama bin Laden. No, his biggest concern is being labeled tone deaf on joblessness and debt. Ron Fournier assassinationbigbin share on social
It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic. Ron Fournier americandeftexceptional Change image and share on social
Obama is capable - as evidenced by his first-term success with health care reform. But mandate-building requires humility, a trait not easily associated with him. Ron Fournier buildcapablecare Change image and 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
To be fair, my analysis failed to spell out Obama's first-term accomplishments, although I did acknowledge his 'enormous skills' and tried to focus readers on the distinction between good and great presidencies. Ron Fournier accomplishmentacknowledgeanalysis share on social
Got good news and bad news for you, Mr. President. The good news is that Chief Justice John Roberts just saved your legacy and, perhaps, your presidency by writing for the Supreme Court majority to rule health care reform constitutional. Ron Fournier badcarechief share on social
Obama might do well to remember that his fast rise from the Illinois state Senate was due in large part to an uncanny ability to make friends and find mentors. Ron Fournier abilityduefast Change image and 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
American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative. Ron Fournier americancharacterexceptionalism Change image and share on social
