Analyzing the Politics Behind Renewed Debt Debate

Name: Analyzing the Politics Behind Renewed Debt Debate
Uploaded: 2012-05-16T22:00:00Z
Duration: P645S
Description: Battle lines were being drawn again Wednesday for a new fight over raising the U.S. borrowing limit, foreshadowing a replay of last year's stalemate. Judy Woodruff, Todd Zwillich of "The Takeaway" and Roll Call's Steve Dennis discuss the renewed war of words and how a new debt battle might shape the presidential campaign.

Clip: Season 2012 | 10m 45s

Battle lines were being drawn again Wednesday for a new fight over raising the U.S. borrowing limit, foreshadowing a replay of last year's stalemate. Judy Woodruff, Todd Zwillich of "The Takeaway" and Roll Call's Steve Dennis discuss the renewed war of words and how a new debt battle might shape the presidential campaign.

Aired: 05/16/12

Rating: NR

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