Politicians, Stop Promising ‘Rainbows and Ponies’
24 Oct 2026, 03:00 AM

Politicians, Stop Promising ‘Rainbows and Ponies’

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Why do politicians keep promising quick fixes for deep economic problems? On “The Opinions,” Catherine Rampell calls out the political offerings of “rainbows and ponies” — and why chasing immediate gratification only deepens systemic issues, such as housing affordability.
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