Roy Blunt Can’t Explain Insane Statements Made by Akin, Hartzler, and Long

During the past week, Republicans like Representatives Vicky Hartzler, Todd Akin and Billy Long have suggested that letting the government default on its debt is really not that big of a deal. Never mind the fact that failing to raise the debt limit could plunge our economy into a deep, dark hole.

Well, someone decided to ask Senator Roy Blunt why he thought his colleagues were suggesting that it might be acceptable not to raise the debt ceiling.

Rep. Todd Akin, R-Wildwood, said this week he thought missing the Aug. 2 deadline would offer a lesson in living within our means and "shock us as a nation into saying that we really have to deal with this problem."

Responding to a question, Blunt said he had no explanation as to why some of his fellow Republicans feel that way.

"I do think there will be problems if we don't change the debt limit and I do think there will be problems if we change the debt limit and don't change behavior," he said.

Blunt should have said I have no explanation because that is a completely reckless and irresponsible position. When Roy Blunt sounds a bit like voice of moderation and sanity for the Republican party, something has gone terribly wrong.