St. Louis Post Dispatch and KC Star Editorials Rip GOP Over Debt Ceiling

Editorial Boards at the state's two largest newspapers recognize that the blame for the floundering debt ceiling negotiations rests squarely on the shoulders of GOP leadership. It is hard not to blame them when they refuse to negotiate any kind of compromise. 

It is  because of their political extremism that Republicans refuse to compromise or move outside of the small piece of turf they occupy. Sooner or later they will realize this puts them at odds with many Americans. Hopefully, they will come to their senses before our economy is put in any more danger. Hopefully...

St. Louis Post Dispatch Editorial: Main Street to Republicans: Wise up.

It's astounding that the economic health of the nation is being held hostage by people least willing or able to comprehend the issues, many of them swept into office last year by people with only the vaguest notions of reality.

It's as if NASA had stopped the countdown for the space shuttle launch, pulled some guy off the street and asked him if he wanted to drive.

Kansas City Star Editorial: Voters Must Remember GOP's Ploy Over Debt Limit

The meaning is simple: Congressional Republicans have to stop playing games. The debt ceiling, which pays for past expenses, has to be raised, and should be boosted enough to quiet fears in financial markets around the world. Long-term spending cuts and tax increases (including closing loopholes) have to be part of the solution.