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A POLITICO/Morning Consult poll from late February underscored the volatility of the situation — and the current disincentive for either party to cave: Asked whom they would blame if the U.S. defaulted, a plurality of voters, 37 percent, said they’d hold both parties equally responsible. Another 30 percent said Democrats would be most to blame, while 24 percent said the GOP would be.
www.politico.com
Meanwhile:
www.nbcnews.com
www.breitbart.com
So, what cards are Biden holding in his hands in this poker game?
A debt limit fight helped Democrats in 2011. This time, it’s no guarantee.
An impasse could hurt Biden if it supplants more Democratic-friendly issues like abortion in the news.
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Meanwhile:
![www.bbc.com](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/media/images/54263000/jpg/_54263993_012517838-1.jpg)
IMF calls for US to raise debt ceiling and cut spending
The International Monetary Fund calls on US politicians to agree a "comprehensive solution" to raise the debt ceiling.
www.bbc.com
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Democrats fear political blowback for Biden if debt limit isn't raised
The worst-case scenario would be “a catastrophic political consequence that almost dictates the outcome of the 2024 election,” said a senior Democratic aide.
![www.nbcnews.com](https://nodeassets.nbcnews.com/cdnassets/projects/ramen/favicon/nbcnews/all-other-sizes-PNG.ico/favicon-16x16.png)
![www.breitbart.com](https://media.breitbart.com/media/2023/04/Joe-Biden-Kevin-McCarthy-Friends-of-Ireland-Caucus-ap-640x335.jpg)
Dems Wants Biden to Negotiate Debt Ceiling After GOP-Led Bill Passed
Two House Democrats are urging Joe Biden to negotiate with Kevin McCarthy on the debt ceiling following passage of the House GOP-Led bill.
![www.breitbart.com](https://www.breitbart.com/favicon.png)
So, what cards are Biden holding in his hands in this poker game?
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