The economic catastrophe that wasn't: How Washington found a way to quietly raise the debt ceiling
CNN
Even as the partisan battle lines for the next epic political clash were being drawn, President Joe Biden had no desire to engage.
"Nope," Biden said matter-of-factly in August when asked by a reporter if he was concerned about the potential for a US default on its debt. "They're not going to let us default."
The comments, which bordered on a casual dismissal, came as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was rallying Republicans behind the idea that Democrats would have to approve any debt ceiling increase themselves.
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