Dems’ Possible Strategy: Declare Debt Ceiling Unconstitutional

In their fight to raise the debt ceiling, a move largely opposed by Tea Party Republicans, Democrats are considering a surprise weapon—the Constitution. With negotiations at an impasse and default looming , Democrats are thinking of declaring the debt ceiling itself unconstitutional, as the 14th Amendment reads: “The validity of…

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Dems’ Possible Strategy: Declare Debt Ceiling Unconstitutional

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