We need to limit the size of Govt to 18% of GDP. This would be annual spending when compared to the annualized economy.
For 100 years, we have typically kept the size of Govt at this range and as a result, we have had steady economic growth and job creation. It is when Govt grows past this point that we tend to see stagnation in terms of both economic growth and jobs.
Obama has expanded the Size of Gov't from 18% to 25%....almost 40%. As a result - we lack economic growth and see no new jobs being created.