John Cornyn has come forth with an analysis of the argument that a debt ceiling is unconstitutional according to the 14th Amendment.
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WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) is rejecting one solution to the debt limit impasse being floated by Democrats that argues the president has the authority to ignore the ceiling because it is unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment.
"That's crazy talk," said Cornyn on "Fox News Sunday."
The 14th Amendment reads, "The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law ... shall not be questioned."
If the White House were to declare the debt ceiling unconstitutional, it could continue to meet its financial obligations and leave many Republicans and Tea Party members in the tough spot of arguing against the plain wording of the Constitution.
In other words, Senator Cornyn has, in his estimation concluded that such talk is in fact "crazy." Here is an imaginary interview with Sen. Cornyn:
INTERVIEWER
Senator, I understand you have come forth with a critique of the assertion that the 14th Amentment prevents any institution of a debt ceiling by Congress. Can you elaborate?
SEN CORNYN
I just did.
INTERVIEWER
What do you mean?
SEN CORNYN
I said it was crazy talk. Which it is.
INTERVIEWER
Well, what do you mean by crazy talk? Can you elaborate?
SEN CORNYN
What about what I just told you do you not understand? It's crazy. C-R-A-Z-Y. Talk. T-A-L-K. Crazy talk. How much clearer could I be? Seriously, I mean no disrespect, but do you have any hearing problems?
INTERVIEWER
Well, "crazy" is just too vague. It doesn't say very much by itself. Can you explain what you mean? Why is it crazy?
SEN CORNYN
(to cameraman, puzzled, nervous smile, shakes head)
Is it me? Is there something wrong with my enunciation? It's him, right?
Cameraman shrugs.
SEN CORNYN
(back to interviewer)
It's crazy because it's nonsense, okay? Does that help?