Democrats look to McConnell to throw them debt ceiling lifeline as deadline nears

 

May 25, 2023

The Democratic Marxists can always rely on Ol' Mitch to come through for them.

A growing number of Democrats are expressing hope that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and his GOP colleagues will get involved in debt limit negotiations as the deadline to avoid a default inches closer.

The debt ceiling, or the highest amount the federal government can borrow, will either need to be raised or abolished sometime next month to avert a default. Economists have long warned that such a default would wreak havoc on the economy. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the United States will be unable to pay its bills by June 1.

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