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Ron Fournier

Obama is capable - as evidenced by his first-term success with health care reform. But mandate-building requires humility, a trait not easily associated with him.

Ron Fournier

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The author acknowledges that Obama has demonstrated skill, particularly through his achievements in health care during his first term. However, he suggests that creating broad support needs humility, which the author believes Obama does not often show.

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