NEW : White House , Republicans exchange counteroffers ; Boehner , Obama talks on phone . NEW : Obama promises ` ` one hell of a deal '' over debt - hike unless Congress cut . The White House battles GOP leaders over who wants specifics . Polls show most Americans back the president on raising taxes on the rich .
NEW : White House , Republicans exchange counteroffers ; Boehner , Obama talk on phone . NEW : Graham promises `` one hell of a fight '' over debt ceiling hike unless deficit cut . The White House challenges GOP leaders over who lacks specifics . Polls show most Americans back the president on raising taxes on the rich .