In times of tumult, voters are likely to forgive a president, if not reward him, for compromises made in service of solutions.
Ron FournierClimate 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 FournierObama still has work to do with the vision thing. Convincing voters that he has a credible, practical plan to turn the nation around is a process, not a speech.
Ron FournierAt his best, Obama promised to work with Republicans to reduce the deficit in a way that honors both individualism and community.
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