Biden Faces Progressive Backlash Against Any Debt-Limit Concessions
- Objections grow as McCarthy signals compromise deal nearing
- Progressives assail GOP demands for new limits on poverty aid
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President Joe Biden faces a fervent campaign from progressive Democrats opposing potential concessions to Republicans to avert a US default, complicating passage of a debt-limit deal and risking enthusiasm for his reelection.
Progressives’ objections grew louder Thursday as Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy signaled the two sides were closing in on a deal.