While serving as Nazarbayev's advisor, Ertisbaev espoused pro-government views in various interviews and statements, often ensuring critics that Nazarbayev's leadership led to a strong state that avoided revolutions, wars, upheavals.
During his role as Nazarbayev's advisor, Ertisbaev consistently expressed support for the government through various interviews and public statements, often reassuring critics that Nazarbayev's leadership had resulted in a stable nation with minimal social unrest.