Debt Hypocrisy Wins Obama Rare ‘Upside-Down Pinocchio’

WaPo fact checker: Obama reversal ‘is why many Americans hate politics’
AP

President Barack Obama Monday attacked Republicans for attempting to use the debt ceiling as leverage to lower the deficit and America’s $16 trillion national debt. Obama’s remarks were in stark contrast to a speech he gave on the debt ceiling during his time as a U.S. senator.

Raise the Roof

Lonely Obama calls for debt ceiling increase: 'I like a good party'
AP

President Barack Obama was clear Monday: Either Congress should raise the debt ceiling or give him the authority to do so.