American - Journalist | 1963 -
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 like Rich Galen urging their presidential candidates to be more, well, positive.
Ron Fournier
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Obama shows no sign of easing up on negativity.
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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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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.
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Don't underestimate questions from the crowd; technology has made voters more informed than ever.
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A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.
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Political reporters and political professionals rushed to judgment against Romney because we crave clear, unambiguous story lines.
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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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Obama will learn from his mistakes.
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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 hard to imagine her name atop the GOP ballot in 2016, when a cast of heavyweights who sat out 2012 will be vying for the nomination.
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Anything may be possible in America, but a Palin presidency is virtually implausible.
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Palin seems to have forgotten that her poll ratings have plummeted since the summer of 2011.
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