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Allen Waters’ policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Allen Waters’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 22hrs ago

Allen Waters voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 594 voters that voted for Allen Waters in the 2020 Rhode Island US Senate election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “But top Republicans are already coming out against it. During interviews last night and today, House Budget Committee Chairman P...” ‐thinkprogress.org

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This answer aligns with common Republican views that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions meant to provide experience rather than support a family, which Waters would likely agree with. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Waters would likely agree with this statement, as it aligns with common Republican views that raising the minimum wage could lead to increased prices and potentially create a cycle of inflation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Waters' Republican alignment suggests he would likely agree with not raising the federal minimum wage, as this is a common stance within the party due to concerns about potential negative impacts on businesses and the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

While there is no specific information on Waters' stance on this issue, as a Republican, he might be open to the idea of adjusting minimum wage standards by age group as a potential compromise. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Allen Waters, as a Republican candidate, generally aligns with conservative economic principles, which often oppose raising the federal minimum wage due to concerns about potential negative impacts on businesses and the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

As a Republican, Waters would likely disagree with raising the minimum wage and adjusting it annually according to inflation, as this could potentially place a financial burden on businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and make it a living wage

Waters, as a Republican, would likely disagree with the idea of making the minimum wage a living wage, as this could potentially place a financial burden on businesses and is generally not a position supported by his party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

While Waters may oppose raising the minimum wage, it is unlikely that he would support eliminating all wage standards, as this would be an extreme position that is not commonly held within his party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155,359 voters that identify as Republican.

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