The fact that Obama is getting criticism from the left and the right might reflect his understanding of the underlying political dynamics. Ron Fournier criticismdynamicfact Change image and share on social
Every now and then, a presidential candidate surprises us with a truly human and honest moment. Ron Fournier candidatehonesthuman 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
A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics. Ron Fournier dosehumilitylife Change image and 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 acknowledgeactionchange 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 builderafitness Change image and share on social
Clearly, the Obama presidency hasn't wiped out racial prejudices. Ron Fournier obamaprejudicepresidency Change image and share on social
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
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
