The economy of this country was great when Clinton was in office. And guess what? The economy is still good for most rich people. But for working stiffs, it’s not quite so rosy.

So when it comes to electing the next President the prevailing comment is: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Therefore, voting for Barack Obama is the only way to go if we have any hope for change.

Otherwise, the saying will be: “It’s more of the same, stupid.”

Lynn Saternow of The Herald writes this weekly column for the Opinion Page.