> The debt ceiling functions primarily to give negotiation leverage to the m̶i̶n̶o̶r̶i̶t̶y̶ Republican party. Fixed that. And the Republicans only caring abou

> The debt ceiling functions primarily to give negotiation leverage to the m̶i̶n̶o̶r̶i̶t̶y̶ Republican party. Fixed that. And the Republicans only caring about it when they're in power should give you some indication of the level of commitment they have to smaller government.