Can Mr. Hope-y be more hopeful?

Former President Bill Clinton gives President Barack Obama an 'A' grade for his first month in office, but tells ABC News that Obama needs to put on a more positive face when speaking to the American people about the economy and must keep pressure on Republicans who try to obstruct his plans.

'Look, the American people, I think, know the president has tried to reach out to Republicans,' Clinton told ABC News' Chris Cuomo. 'And it takes two to tango. I think there are some of them who really believe that just-say-no politics is good politics.

'It was -- briefly, only briefly -- in the '90s. It isn't anymore,' he added. 'So, sooner or later, I think if he just keeps chugging along, just keeps the door open, invite 'em to every economic conference, invite 'em to every meeting, eventually, he'll start getting some votes' in Congress.

Clinton gives former President George W. Bush a harsh review on the economy, however, blaming the Republican for the current fiscal crisis by not moving sooner to help struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure.

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