The High Stakes of the Debt Ceiling Showdown.

House Democrats are hoping to persuade a small group of House Republicans to cross party lines and join them in passing an 11th-hour debt limit increase bill to avoid a catastrophic default. Democrats are considering 18 House Republicans who represent districts that President Joe Biden won in 2020 as potential defectors. However, there is little evidence that House Republicans are inclined to undercut Speaker Kevin McCarthy, especially before he gets to the negotiating table with the president. Some of the top prospects for cutting a deal include blue-state Republicans, veteran "problem solvers," and long-shot lawmakers.