According to a new poll most Americans want their member of Congress to compromise to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling and lower the deficit.
Pew Research Center found 68 percent of Americans want a compromise, compared to 23 percent who want their lawmakers to stand firm — even at risk of default.
By far the most uncompromising group are tea-party supporters — 53 percent would not agree to a deal that does not fall in with their principles.
The poll also found 56 percent of Americans expect a deal by August 2nd, while 38 percent do not.
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