The White House has been making the argument that Congress is obligated to raise the debt ceiling without spending cuts so we can pay for the bills passed by Congress in the past. But James Wallner from the R Street Institute says that argument is misleading. He tells Boyd that Democrats are wrong to claim the debt limit is not up for negotiation because the Congress changes every 2 years and isn't bound by the past. Plus he dismantles some of the other less than truthful arguments out there. 

The White House has been making the argument that Congress is obligated to raise the debt ceiling without spending cuts so we can pay for the bills passed by Congress in the past. But James Wallner from the R Street Institute says that argument is misleading. He tells Boyd that Democrats are wrong to claim the debt limit is not up for negotiation because the Congress changes every 2 years and isn't bound by the past. Plus he dismantles some of the other less than truthful arguments out there.

Inside Sources brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics. 

Inside Sources brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics.&nbsp;

Inside Sources

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics. 

Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson brings a one-of-a-kind insider perspective to Utah and national politics.&nbsp;

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