Democratic lawmaker: 'Absolutely mandatory' to raise debt ceiling

Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Ky., says he would like 'to see a clean vote on a debt ceiling so that Republicans actually have to go on the record' and 'not mix it with a funding measure.'

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[JVONROCK]

“Just the fact that he wants to raise the debt limit proves he’s not a leader.
Said b. Obama running against Bush.

[limited]

Last time we had a partial shutdown 800, 000 "non-essential" people were furloughed. What other organization can you think of that employs 800, 000 non essential people?

[citizeneveryman]

Yeah no.... they need to CUT PROGRAMS AND SALARIES.

[pacob]

Wallace should just go away. We see his yellow stripe and we haven't forgotten how he handled the debates. HACK!

[JoseRivera-toqj]

“MANDATES” must be the new word of the Democrats. They want to mandate everything and everyone.

[burnedagain]

It’s simple get rid of the waste essentially the entire government

[rickcope]

Constitutional oath? Since when did Democrats be concerned about the law?

[michaelb]

Wouldn’t it be something if they actually paid down the debt?

[limited]

Just what we need, more debt. And Biden has the nerve to ask for 3.5 trillion more. We've never defaulted on debt, so we have raised it 100 times. Pay on your debt with more debt. Totally irresponsible.

[mark-]

We need a lot of audits throughout the entire government on the programs we have in place already and see if the spending of tax collected dollars are being spent properly prior to raising the limit. I personally know there is so much waste its unbelievable. And the people can't see it.

[amberstewart]

I think this admin should do well at ONE thing before they come with their hands out to the American people. Tired of watching my tax dollars be confiscated and used against every value that I have. Add term limits and reduced salaries for Congress and we'll talk. Why should I have to live on less but the people who impose the taxes on me directly benefit?

[TheSourKraut]

When will "Mr" Wallace finally transition to a retired clown, living out his sad life in the bowels of Chicago, Portland or another "safe city"?

[sjean]

It's always the other guys fault. Take accountability Democrats.

[tinab]

Let the government shut down. It will not hurt nothing. Besides the American people paying government people to be off work

[elijardine]

It's time for our citizens to start taking our country back from the corrupt politicians!!!

[georgehenderson]

"President Biden's job performance Approve 50%"
Yeah right, Chris. It's more like 30%. And at sports events it's more like 0%. "FJB, FJB!"

[cjlaity]

Shut the government down. It's useless.

[RachelPenningtonHull]

The government needs to learn responsibility. Pay your bills. Quit moving in people from every other country if you’re broke. No more credit. Deal with it

[Critical-Thinker]

This guy doesn't seem to get the point. It's time he understands that he can't just keep spending and taxing. It seems to me that message is clear.

[ronyoe]

It's always mandatory when dems are in charge and it's never there fault that it has to be done.