"The American people … they keep giving Congress low ratings and the White House low ratings — they need to take a little ownership here. Every one of these people got into power because they were voted for."



Clinton said the new members of Congress elected in 2010 ran on promises to reduce the size of government and stop spending.



He told CNN that despite Republican opposition, Obama did the right thing by proposing ideas on jobs and deficit reduction.



Clinton also gave credit to Tea Party Republicans, saying they are doing in Congress what they said they would do during their election campaigns.