Hollywood has a history of raising expectations beyond Washingtons reach, of appealing to the very American desire to mythologize political leaders, particularly the president. – Ron Fournier
Republicans would have preferred the court overturn the health care bill, an act that would have underscored Obamas biggest liability – the perception among voters, including those who like and trust him, that he has been ineffective. – Ron Fournier
By nominating Chuck Hagel to be his Defense secretary, President Obama is putting forward an aloof contrarian who doesnt suffer fools – a striving politician who considers himself above politics. – Ron Fournier
For a man who has compared himself to Theodore Roosevelt and the nations challenges to those of the Gilded Age, Obama put forward a tepid agenda. – Ron Fournier
We cant understand when were pregnant, or when our siblings are expecting, how profound it is to have a shared history with a younger generation: blood, genes, humor. It means we were actually here, on Earth, for a time – like the Egyptians with their pyramids, only with children. – Anne Lamott