When in fact if the ceiling isn't increased it may actually boost support for the republicans. I think most people are sick and tired of the games and bullshit from DC and want the govt to start acting like responsible adults.
If there's a default, it will damage Republicans exactly the same as the "shutdown" was blamed on Newt Gingrich, and helped re-elect Clinton.
Just like in 1995, every story about it, broadcast and print, begins with "Republicans refused...", as if they just won't agree to the reasonable democrat position.
It looks like a no-win situation for Republicans, because the muslim is in full campaign mode, and has decided class warfare is the way to assure reelection. So far, he's had full support from the news media on his millionaire/billionaire bullshit. It's all you hear, even on Fox.