A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics. – Ron Fournier
If acknowledging that racial misgivings and misunderstandings are still a part of politics and life in America, I plead guilty. – Ron Fournier
White House operatives went to great lengths to show Obama shifting focus from wars abroad to domestic issues at home. – Ron Fournier
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
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
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
One side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other wants a strong social safety net to protect the weakest among us, even if it costs more to minimize risk. – Ron Fournier
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
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
Close elections tend to break toward the challenger because undecided voters – having held out so long against the incumbent – are by nature looking for change. – Ron Fournier
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
We, the people. Manifest Destiny. Conceived in liberty. Fear itself. Ask not. Morning in America. United we stand. Yes, we can. In times of great change and tumult, presidents seek to inspire beleaguered Americans by reminding them of their national identity. – Ron Fournier
