Best Ron Fournier Sayings
- Don't kid yourself. President Obama's decision to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan before he stands for reelection is not driven by the United States' 'position… Afghanistan
- I've been leading newsrooms for a while now and it's been an honor serving as Editor in Chief of N.J., but I really think that… Been
- 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 when… America
- 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 to… Big
- Movies such as 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' in 1939 to 'Dave' in 1993 portray Washington leaders as the ultimate Everymen - decent people just… Dave
- Obama considers himself above deal-making and back-slapping, political necessities he often delegates to Vice President Joe Biden and other lesser sorts. Biden
- Obama does not need to worry as much as past Democratic presidents about being labeled soft on national security - not after giving the order… Assassination
- 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. Associated
- Obama might do well to remember that his fast rise from the Illinois state Senate was due in large part to an uncanny ability to… Ability
- Obama still has work to do with the vision thing. Convincing voters that he has a credible, practical plan to turn the nation around is… Convincing
- 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… Accomplishment
- One of Obama's most impressive attributes is his quiet confidence: Voters sense that he is comfortable in his own skin, a dedicated father and friend… Attributes
- Political consultants are pugilists, masters in the dark art of negativity. Which is why it's surprising to hear Democrats such as Steve McMahon and Republicans… Art
- 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… Bush
- President Obama is casting his lot in the middle of a debate as old as America itself: Are we rugged individualists pulling ourselves up by… All
- Romney and Democratic rival President Obama have led their partisan backers down a trail of lies, negativity and vacuous policies that seem certain to guarantee… Angry
- Say what you want to say about the rest of his presidency, including his tone-deaf response to Katrina and a war waged in Iraq on… Aftermath
- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is the most influential woman in Washington - for what she has accomplished and for what she may yet… Accomplished
- Sitting in the Oval Office, beneath a painting of George Washington, with a bust of Martin Luther King Jr. over his right shoulder and a… Abraham
- 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 that… Address
- This is Romney's biggest political weakness. His policy flip-flops and the general sense that he's not comfortable in his own skin leads voters, including many… Biggest
- Washington's answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The 'fiscal cliff' process was secretive and sloppy,… Address
- You can almost see voters nodding their heads at home: The public's faith in politicians and political institutions has been on a steep and dangerous… Almost See
- 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… American
- The problem, gentlemen, is that Obama is right: The promise of upward mobility is dying in America, and no amount of political demagoguery will fix… America