Ron Fournier

Ron Fournier is editorial director of National Journal.

Angry Gingrich Bests Defensive Romney for the Win in Charleston

Angry Gingrich Bests Defensive Romney for the Win in Charleston

The former speaker deflected a question about accusations from his ex-wife skillfully, but it's still unclear if he can overtake the frontrunner and win on Saturday. More »

Attacks on His Bain Record Are Making Romney Stronger, Not Killing Him

Attacks on His Bain Record Are Making Romney Stronger, Not Killing Him

Far from seriously denting his armor, his rivals' attacks on Romney as a 'vulture capitalist' are leading the rest of the party to rally around him. More »

New Hampshire Shows Romney Can Be Painted as a Cold-Hearted Phony

New Hampshire Shows Romney Can Be Painted as a Cold-Hearted Phony

Even if he cruises to victory, the Granite State has shown that the frontrunner isn't as invulnerable as he once appeared. More »

Romney Coasts as Rivals Walk

Romney Coasts as Rivals Walk

If Romney wasn't the prohibitive front-runner before the debate, he is now. More »

Romney's New Hampshire Makeover

Romney's New Hampshire Makeover

After a disappointing 2008 performance, decided to spend less time and money in New Hampshire. Was it the right call? More »

McCain's Endorsement of Romney Doesn't Stir Much Excitement

McCain's Endorsement of Romney Doesn't Stir Much Excitement

With sky-high expectations in New Hampshire and the backing of one of his party's major figures, the barely-frontrunner better turn up the heat, and fast. More »

Iowa Caucus: Inside the Romney-Santorum Photo Finish

Iowa Caucus: Inside the Romney-Santorum Photo Finish

The surging Pennsylvanian delivered a strong performance Tuesday, but he'll still struggle to stop Mitt Romney in New Hampshire and beyond. More »

Gingrich: Great Debater, Greatly Flawed Candidate

Gingrich: Great Debater, Greatly Flawed Candidate

He's great on the stage, but if you watched closely enough, you could still see his heavy baggage littering it More »

Can Obama Be the Next Teddy Roosevelt?

Can Obama Be the Next Teddy Roosevelt?

In America's changing economy and powerful business interests, our current president faces some of the same challenges as our 26th More »

Republicans Remain Unclear on Foreign Policy

Republicans Remain Unclear on Foreign Policy

The GOP candidates couldn't push past their oversimplified campaign talking points at Saturday's debate in South Carolina More »

Booze or Back Meds? Explaining Perry's Odd Speech

Booze or Back Meds? Explaining Perry's Odd Speech

Consultants wonder why the Texas governor gave such an awkward speech in New Hampshire last weekend More »

Rick Perry and Mitt Romney Dominate Republican Debate

Rick Perry and Mitt Romney Dominate Republican Debate

The two frontrunners drew all the attention, emerging as the "winners" of Wednesday's GOP presidential forum -- but at what price? More »

Tim Pawlenty's Transformation

Tim Pawlenty's Transformation

Once known for his moderate appeal, the former Minnesota governor spent his time as a candidate following the tea party More »

Squabbling Reigns in Iowa GOP Debate

Squabbling Reigns in Iowa GOP Debate

Candidates spent the night digging at each other and the moderators, and no one walked away a clear winner or loser More »

Obama Announces Debt-Limit Deal

Obama Announces Debt-Limit Deal

The president appeared before TV cameras Sunday night to tell Americans he and GOP leaders reached agreement to avoid default More »

Obama's Troop Cuts in Afghanistan: All About Politics at Home

Obama's Troop Cuts in Afghanistan: All About Politics at Home

In announcing the withdrawal of 30,000 soldiers by the summer of 2012, the president sought to appease a war-weary American public More »

Gingrich Will Launch Presidential Exploratory Committee

Gingrich Will Launch Presidential Exploratory Committee

The former House speaker will take the first step toward a 2012 White House run More »

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