"Politicians gravely underestimate the number of voters who want a decisive government that is in control and sticks to a plan, even if it hurts. These views may not light up social media or generate texts to radio shows, but there is a healthy political market for old-fashioned fiscal responsibility. Why? Because some of us remember the terrible consequences of spend, spend, spend."
"That's why Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers is quite right in the new approach he's taking to a Department of Education budget overrun this year. He's annoying fellow cabinet members with his hard line, but here's why they should back him."
Politicians often underestimate voters who want a decisive government that stays in control and follows a plan, even when it causes hardship. A political market exists for old-fashioned fiscal responsibility because many people remember the consequences of excessive spending. Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers is taking a hard line on a Department of Education budget overrun this year. His approach annoys other cabinet members, but it is presented as necessary. By showing that overruns have consequences, the approach may shame departments into being more cautious in the future.
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