HotAirhttps://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2013/01/15/why-obama-isnt-talking-up-a-debt-ceiling-backup-plan/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 14:10:06 -0400Why Obama isn't talking up a debt-ceiling backup plan<![CDATA[1. It would give Republicans instant fodder for a counterattack. The issue now is that GOP congressional leaders want spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt limit. Obama has said he is not negotiating, and that Congress must allow the nation to meet its obligations. &#8230;]]>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:05:51 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2013/01/15/why-obama-isnt-talking-up-a-debt-ceiling-backup-plan-n280793