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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
It's an appeal as old as America and its presidency: This is an extraordinary country populated by hard-working, big-dreaming, freedom-loving people graced by God… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Christie led the way - with a bulldozer. The governor is blunt, brash, and self-consciously authentic, the antithesis to what turns off today's voters:… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Political reporters and political professionals rushed to judgment against Romney because we crave clear, unambiguous story lines. — Ron Fournier Copy Share
According to a Public Policy Polling survey, most Americans find lice and colonoscopies more appealing than Capitol Hill. — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Part of the problem is voters know relatively little about Romney. And some of what they know about him complicates his task: Romney has… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Don't underestimate questions from the crowd; technology has made voters more informed than ever. — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Climate change was a point of division between Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney. The president declared climate change a global threat, acknowledged that… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
The failure of the White House and Congress to seriously address the nation's fiscal situation is certain to broaden the belief among many voters… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
Most political journalists come to Washington because they're snappy writers, big thinkers, or news breakers. Me? My ticket to the big leagues had little… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
One side of the American psyche wants smaller government, lower taxes, and more choices for individuals, even if those choices increase risk. The other… — Ron Fournier Copy Share
