NEW : White House , Republicans exchange counteroffers ; Boehner , Obama talks on phone . Survey : 70 % want compromise . 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 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 .