The Debt Crisis Ain't Over Until It's Over

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Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post warns that the debt clock ticks toward default as the nation's leaders haggle over a deal.

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While it is good news that there is a framework for aย debt deal, theย dramatic events of Thursday nightย is a reminder that it ain't over until it's over. If the anger of progressives or the obstinance of Tea Partyers in the House scuttle this deal, we'll be staring default directly in the face. If the national debt limit isnโ€™t raised by midnight tomorrow , President Obama will have to prioritize which bills the nation will honor with the limited cash on hand. If you thought the last two weeks were horrifying, pray we won't have to witness that ugly and heart-wrenching process, which is guaranteed to roil the markets and enrage the citizenry once the impact is truly felt.

If all of this sounds familiar it should. Throughout this crisis I've tried to make real what many view as an abstract battle that only has relevance inside the Beltway. To that end I want to show you again theย vivid chartsย from the Bipartisan Policy Center that show what could happen on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Remember, the federal government will have $306 billion in bills and just $172 billion to pay them.

Read Jonathan Capehart's complete column in the Washington Post.

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