Debt Negotiations on Townhall

Spare Us the Sermons, Mr. President Thu Aug 4

Victor Davis Hanson

During the recent debt crisis, President Obama talked about the need for bipartisan compromise and, as in the past, urged civility. ... more
House Raises the Ceiling Tue Aug 2

Debra J. Saunders

White House spokesman Jay Carney called the debt ceiling deal "a victory for the American people." There are days when I feel sorry for Carney. ... more
Too Dysfunctional to Lead Mon Aug 1

Michael Gerson

Over lunch with columnists a month ago, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid precisely predicted the future course of the debt-limit debate. Democrats, he said, would not accept serious entitlement changes without accompanying tax increases. Republicans would not accept revenue increases. ... more
Two Negotiators: Obama vs. Reagan Mon Aug 1

Paul Kengor

Ronald Reagan was a remarkable negotiator, both incredibly patient and principled. Negotiating was one of his greatest but most unappreciated attributes, to the point where I've many times considered doing a book strictly on Reagan as a negotiator. ... more
Reid: Debt negotiations underway at White House Sat Jul 30

AP News
The Limit To Foolishness on Television Fri Jul 29

Hugh Hewitt

The atmosphere in the green room at the Sean Hannity Show was amped up. On ordinary days I will banter with Beckel and talk radio shop with Sean as we both tell Levin stories, a friend of both of ours for years. ... more
FAA shutdown complicated by debt negotiations Wed Jul 27

AP News
Wow: White House Issues Veto Threat on Boehner Plan Tue Jul 26

Guy Benson
White House: Asking for Obama's Specific Debt Plan is a "Republican Talking Point" Tue Jul 26

Guy Benson
The Golden Age of Clinton? Tue Jul 26

Mona Charen

As the fight continues over whether to raise taxes to ratify the additional $3.6 trillion President Obama and the Democrats have spent in just 27 months, you hear the same refrain from Democrats: We must raise taxes to the levels of the Clinton administration. ... more
Obama May Be Slowly Isolating Himself Tue Jul 26

David Limbaugh

In the ongoing budget negotiations, it is becoming quite clear that President Obama, quite contrary to his posturing, is the major fly in the ointment. ... more
Coming Soon: Boehner's New Debt Deal Mon Jul 25

Guy Benson
Finally: Democrats to Offer Debt Plan, "Utter Capitulation" to GOP Demands? Mon Jul 25

Guy Benson
Report: Obama Rejects Bipartisan Debt Deal Mon Jul 25

Guy Benson
A Terrible Gamble Mon Jul 25

Armstrong Williams

If you’ve been living in the United States during the past three months and you’re not aware of this “debt crisis” everyone inside the Beltway is talking about, then you’re living under a rock. ... more
Obama Saving Himself Sun Jul 24

Katie Pavlich
Geithner Defends Obama's No-Plan Strategy Sun Jul 24

Katie Pavlich
GOP to Produce New Debt Plan By Sunday Afternoon Sun Jul 24

Katie Pavlich
Did Democrats' "Volcanic" Anger and the 'Gang of Six' Torpedo a Boehner/Obama Deal? Sat Jul 23

Guy Benson
No Deal, Because Obama Is the Only One Who Never Thinks About Getting Reelected, Or Something Fri Jul 22

Erika Johnsen
BREAKING: Debt Talks Collapse as Boehner Walks Out Fri Jul 22

Guy Benson
Boehner to Rush: "There Is Absolutely No Deal" Thu Jul 21

Guy Benson
Sen. Conrad wants six-month debt ceiling increase to buy time Thu Jul 21

Townhall.com Staff
Gang of Six: The "Worst" Plan Yet? - UPDATE: Obama Blinks? Wed Jul 20

Guy Benson
Obama Embraces Deficit-Cutting Plan of Gang-of-Six Senators; Senator Rand Paul in Hiding Wed Jul 20

Mike Shedlock