HotAirhttps://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/03/past-the-cliff-debt-ceiling-promises-a-more-brutal-fight/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 04:21:09 -0400Past the "cliff," debt ceiling promises a more brutal fight<![CDATA[This time, however, it will be more difficult for Republicans to get Democrats to agree to spending cuts. In the summer of 2011, both parties were essentially placing bets on the outcome of the 2012 election. With Obama re-elected and Democrats still controlling the Senate, Democrats believe they are in a stronger position. &#8230;]]>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 10:30:05 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/03/past-the-cliff-debt-ceiling-promises-a-more-brutal-fight-n98848