Ron Fournier

It's a bit unfair to accuse Obama of dividing the nation when the facts show that it already is. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#already #bit #dividing #facts #nation

It's a deft trick to turn American exceptionalism into an exceptional political tactic. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#exceptional #into #political #tactic #trick

Like a cowboy saddling a bucking stallion, Republican leaders tried to tame the Tea Party while riding it to victories. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#leaders #like #party #republican #riding

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. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#after #capital #day #earned #election

Most Tea Party activists consider Obama a big-spending liberal. Some even question his eligibility to be president. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#consider #even #his #liberal #most

Movies such as 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington' in 1939 to 'Dave' in 1993 portray Washington leaders as the ultimate Everymen - decent people just like you and me, only thrust onto greatness. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#decent #decent people #goes #greatness #just

Obama considers himself above deal-making and back-slapping, political necessities he often delegates to Vice President Joe Biden and other lesser sorts. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#considers #delegates #himself #joe #lesser

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

#capable #care #easily #evidenced #health

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 make friends and find mentors. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#due #fast #find #friends #his

Obama ran a hard-edged and negative campaign against Romney, hoping to convince recession-weary voters that his rival was unworthy of the job. ↗

— Ron Fournier

#campaign #convince #his #hoping #job