Why Republicans Can’t Call Obama’s Bluff

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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney was thrown back on his heels last week when ABC’s Jake Tapper asked a simple question: Is a short-term debt limit deal worse than default?

“Both are bad; I can’t choose which is worse for you,” Carney replied.

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