NEW : White House , Republicans exchange counteroffers ; Boehner , Obama talk on phone . Comment: Graham promises `` one hell of a fight '' over debt ceiling hike unless deficit cut . The White House challenges GOP leaders over who lacks specifics . Boehner 's side wants additional revenue to come from tax reform , such as eliminating some deductions and loopholes , while Obama demands the higher rates on income over $ 250,000 for families as part of the equation . Polls show most Americans back the president on raising taxes on the rich .
NEW : White House , Republicans exchange counteroffers ; Boehner , Obama talk on phone . Comment: 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 .