Obama Chastises GOP Over Debt Ceiling

Cuz he and the Dems have nothing to do with it

President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Republicans on Monday that he will not negotiate over the debt ceiling or allow Republicans to use it as a bargaining chip.

"To even entertain the idea of the United States of America not paying our bills is irresponsible. It's absurd," Obama said in a press conference.

The president also responded directly to Republicans who continue to argue that increasing the nation's borrowing limit only contributes to Washington's spending problem. He repeatedly emphasized that raising the debt ceiling does not authorize any new spending but simply allows the government to continue to pay for obligations to which Congress has already agreed.