It's only one poll - The Hill's survey of likely voters - but it could mean trouble for President Obama and the Democrats:Only 27 percent of likely voters favor raising the nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, while 62 percent oppose it, according to an exclusive poll for The Hill.The poll found solid opposition from Republicans and also from independent voters, who are critical to President Obama's re-election in 2012.Seventy-seven percent of likely GOP voters and 64 percent of independent voters said they don't want the debt ceiling to be raised. Even among Democrats, more oppose raising the ceiling (46 percent) than support it (42 percent).Winning the congressional vote to raise the debt ceiling is a crucial test for the president. House and Senate Republicans are using the vote, which must take place soon, in an effort to secure deep spending cuts from the White House.Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and White House officials warn of dire consequences if the debt ceiling is...(Read Full Post)