"There is no doubt that Mr Obama faces the unwelcome narrative of the young pretender who usurped the old order with a message of "hope" and "change", only to be forced to call his predecessor back for assistance as he struggles with the job. " Clinton He is a brilliant communicator who has a rare knack for boiling issues down and getting to the heart of the matter in a way that really resonates with voters. And his achievement in creating the economic boom of the 1990s gives what he says credibility. When he talks about the economy, people listen."