Quote

A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president.

Ron Fournier

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Ron Fournier
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: January 1
Business Executive
Journalist
Detroit
Michigan
Certain
Interview
Look
Traits
Looks
Voters
People
Interviews
Presidential
Debate
President
Jobs
Applying

More quotes by Ron Fournier

Image
Most political journalists come to Washington because they're snappy writers, big thinkers, or news breakers. Me? My ticket to the big leagues had little to do with talent. It was mostly about the governor I was covering, Bill Clinton.
Ron Fournier
Image
We're living in an era of unprecedented change, and I want to be a part of documenting it.
Ron Fournier
Image
Obama will learn from his mistakes.
Ron Fournier
Image
This is Romney's biggest political weakness. His policy flip-flops and the general sense that he's not comfortable in his own skin leads voters, including many supporters, wondering about his core values.
Ron Fournier
Image
Political reporters and political professionals rushed to judgment against Romney because we crave clear, unambiguous story lines.
Ron Fournier
Image
Election night is the easiest time to act like a grownup.
Ron Fournier
Image
Anything can go wrong in a debate, and Obama is not a perfect debater.
Ron Fournier
Image
Somebody must be up and somebody must be down. Trouble is, campaigns are messy, subtle creatures that don't follow convenient narratives.
Ron Fournier
Image
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
Image
Don't underestimate questions from the crowd technology has made voters more informed than ever.
Ron Fournier
Image
Climate change was a point of division between Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney. The president declared climate change a global threat, acknowledged that the actions of humanity were deepening the crisis, and pledged to do something about it if elected.
Ron Fournier
Image
The fact that Obama is getting criticism from the left and the right might reflect his understanding of the underlying political dynamics.
Ron Fournier
Image
Like a cowboy saddling a bucking stallion, Republican leaders tried to tame the Tea Party while riding it to victories.
Ron Fournier
Image
Anything may be possible in America, but a Palin presidency is virtually implausible.
Ron Fournier
Image
In times of tumult, voters are likely to forgive a president, if not reward him, for compromises made in service of solutions.
Ron Fournier
Image
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
Image
White House operatives went to great lengths to show Obama shifting focus from wars abroad to domestic issues at home.
Ron Fournier
Image
Barack Obama won a second term but no mandate. Thanks in part to his own small-bore and brutish campaign, victory guarantees the president nothing more than the headache of building consensus in a gridlocked capital on behalf of a polarized public.
Ron Fournier
Image
Clearly, the Obama presidency hasn't wiped out racial prejudices.
Ron Fournier
Image
If you like your health insurance plan, you can keep your health insurance plan
Ron Fournier