Clinton-type prosperity requires Clinton-sized government, Mr. President

I. A Freer Economy

The oppressive ObamaCare of that time was HillaryCare, which was never enacted. If we want to re-create the Clinton economy, then we have to repeal ObamaCare. Are Democrats willing to do that?

The federal-regulation regime was also much easier then than it is now. Will the White House become serious about genuine deregulation?

II. Clinton-era Federal Spending Levels

Federal spending as a proportion of the economy was smaller in those days. That would mean budget cuts now of around $500 billion – not spread over ten years, but right now. How likely is that?