CSPAN Washington Journal June 1, 2011
last night's vote comes as the entire republican conference meets with president obama this morning at the white house. republicans say that they are sending a message that is politically -- it is politically impossible to raise the debt ceiling without spending cuts. democrats called the vote a political stunt. we want to get your thoughts. the telephone numbers are on the screen. we will begin with the baltimore sun and there's a story on last night's vote. they said that the proposal would increase the borrowing capacity by $2.4 trillion to cover the government's obligations throu...