Ron Fournier
Ron Fournier
Ron Fournieris an American national political journalist currently of the National Journal. Fournier had previously served as Washington bureau chief at the Associated Pressuntil leaving in June 2010...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJournalist
CountryUnited States of America
technology crowds voters
Don't underestimate questions from the crowd; technology has made voters more informed than ever.
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If acknowledging that racial misgivings and misunderstandings are still a part of politics and life in America, I plead guilty.
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The 2016 presidential election is ripe for the emergence of a game-changing political leader who either dramatically reforms one of the existing parties or mounts an independent bid.
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Clearly, the Obama presidency hasn't wiped out racial prejudices.
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Like a cowboy saddling a bucking stallion, Republican leaders tried to tame the Tea Party while riding it to victories.
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Somebody must be up and somebody must be down. Trouble is, campaigns are messy, subtle creatures that don't follow convenient narratives.
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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.
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Mandates are rarely won on election night. They are earned after Inauguration Day by leaders who spend their political capital wisely, taking advantage of events without overreaching.
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A concrete agenda and landslide victory might not even guarantee a president his mandate in a capital as polarized as Washington.
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A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president.
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According to a Public Policy Polling survey, most Americans find lice and colonoscopies more appealing than Capitol Hill.
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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.
character narrative american-exceptionalism
American exceptionalism is the recurring character in the nation's narrative.
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Anything may be possible in America, but a Palin presidency is virtually implausible.