Clinton to Obama: Stay strong over debt ceiling
Clinton to Obama: Stay strong over debt ceiling
Aspen, Colorado (CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton urged the Obama White House to remain steadfast over its pledge to increase the federal debt ceiling by August 2.
“This is the political equivalent of the government shutdown when I was president…” Clinton said.
Clinton did not know how Obama could avoid a repeat shutdown, but insisted that the president stand his ground. “First, the White House could blink,” Clinton said. “I hope that won’t happen. I don’t think they should blink.