Most Tea Party activists consider Obama a big-spending liberal. Some even question his eligibility to be president. Ron Fournier activistbigeligibility 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
AP promoted me to the White House beat because I knew Clinton, his family, friends, and staff better than anybody in the national press corps. Those contacts helped me break a few stories and get my career in Washington jump-started. Ron Fournier beatbreakcareer 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
Once a popular Alaska governor with a modest record of accomplishment, Palin could conceivably revive her reputation in this era of short memories. But it's hard to imagine her name atop the GOP ballot in 2016, when a cast of heavyweights who sat out 2012 will be vying for the nomination. Ron Fournier accomplishmentalaskaatop 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 advantagecapitalday 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
Anything may be possible in America, but a Palin presidency is virtually implausible. Ron Fournier americaimplausiblepalin Change image and share on social
A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president. Ron Fournier applydebateinterview Change image and share on social