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Voters Believe Congress Should Raise Debt Ceiling To Avoid Default

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CBS has reported that US voters want Congress to raise the debt ceiling if the issue is framed as preventing a default.

  • CBS: “When initially asked about raising the debt ceiling — defined as the limit on what the government can borrow to pay its current debts — a narrow majority oppose raising that limit. This is driven by Republicans and independents, including both self-described moderates and conservatives.”
  • “But when asked what they would support if the U.S. would end up defaulting on its current debt, many change their mind. In this case, seven in 10 Americans favor raising the ceiling to let the U.S. pay its debts.”

Figure 1: What Should Congress do on the Debt Ceiling?

Source: CBS/YouGov

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