Clinton Fears GOP Too Hamstrung by Ideology

Former President Bill Clinton sees a possible way past the bipartisan impasse over raising the debt limit: agree to cut spending AND raise taxes, but do neither until later, after the economy improves. Unfortunately, however, he fears Republicans' "ideological conviction" about never raising taxes brings to mind the lead-up to government shutdowns in the '90s, and adds that pressure GOP candidates face to toe the ideological line could hamstring their bids to unseat President Obama.

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