The dirty secret of centrist "cost" criticisms of leftist policies is that studies have shown that leftist policies are universally cheaper and more efficient than centrist policies.
But centrist pols know this, which is why they always - ALWAYS - force things like means tests, fines and fees, and tons of red tape onto progressive efforts, which make them more expensive and less accessible to the public.
The left allowing them to do this beggar's belief, since the bad faith is so transparent.
