Americans do n't think tying Obamacare to debt ceiling is a good idea , CNN / ORC poll . And they 're being told by many of their constituents not to worry about it , ' you do n't have to raise the debt ceiling ' , '' CNN Chief National Correspondent John King said . Congress 's ability to borrow more money to pay its bills expires in mid - October . Survey shows a majority of the public would blame Republicans if debt ceiling not increased . President Barack Obama said he would not negotiate with Congress on debt ceiling .
Americans do n't think tying Obamacare to debt ceiling is a good idea , CNN / ORC poll . Congress 's ability to borrow more money to pay its bills expires in mid - October . Survey shows a majority of the public would blame Republicans if debt ceiling not increased . President Barack Obama said he would not negotiate with Congress on debt ceiling .