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Ron Fournier | politics

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 my best shot at moving the needle in politics is by getting close to it – by reading, reporting, tweeting and writing.

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Ron Fournier | politics

If acknowledging that racial misgivings and misunderstandings are still a part of politics and life in America, I plead guilty.

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politics Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier | politics

By nominating Chuck Hagel to be his Defense secretary, President Obama is putting forward an aloof contrarian who doesn’t suffer fools – a striving politician who considers himself above politics.

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politics Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier | politics

A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.

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Nature Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier | nature

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.

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Ron Fournier | movies

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.

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Ron Fournier | morning

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.

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leadership Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier | leadership

With gridlock the norm, Congress’s approval rating is below 10 percent and the public has lost faith in its national leadership.

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Ron Fournier | leadership

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, and the nation’s so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt.

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Ron Fournier | hope

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.

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