President Biden has reiterated his position that Congress should pass a bill lifting the debt ceiling without negotiations or conditions. However, Democrats are breaking ranks to pressure the president to cut a deal, and some voters are supporting the idea of negotiating over the debt limit. Regardless, former senior adviser to President Obama, Daniel Pfeiffer, argues that refusing to negotiate on the debt ceiling is the best strategy, especially with a far-right bloc of Republican representatives limiting Speaker Kevin McCarthy's maneuverability. Biden must find a way to extend discussions around the debt ceiling and fiscal issues to avoid a calamitous debt default that could come as early as June 1, 2023. Pfeiffer argues that McCarthy is not a negotiating partner who can be trusted to deliver. With their threats to plunge the country into default for the first time in its history, Republicans can be seen as a threat to the nation's economy and its stability as a global financial power. Thus, severe limits exist on the terms of any discussion about the debt ceiling. Despite the risks associated with his strategy, Biden must stick to his position.