“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
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“Although we were never pals and occasionally butted heads, my relationship with Clinton and his wife, Hillary, made me a better journalist.”
— Ron Fournier
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.”
— Ron Fournier
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“At his best, Obama promised to work with Republicans to reduce the deficit in a way that honors both individualism and community.”
— Ron Fournier
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“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
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“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
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“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
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“If acknowledging that racial misgivings and misunderstandings are still a part of politics and life in America, I plead guilty.”
— Ron Fournier
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