In pre social media, this kind of thing was possible. Now both parties just pander to their bases and spend astronomical level of debt towards things they like. Future generations are absolutely screwed!
In 1998, the United States achieved its first federal budget surplus in 29 years, effectively ending a streak of deficits that had lasted since 1969.
This milestone was achieved under President Bill Clinton, following the passage of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, which resulted in a fiscal surplus of approximately $69 billion for that year.