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Gary Johnson’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Gary Johnson voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Gary Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Gary Johnson voters

Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 412 voters that voted for Gary Johnson in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: ““Libertarians would free property owners from government restrictions on their rights to control and enjoy their property ... an...” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

No

Johnson has consistently opposed raising the federal minimum wage. He believes that the market, not the government, should determine wages. 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, and eliminate all wage standards

While Johnson has not explicitly called for the elimination of all wage standards, his libertarian philosophy and opposition to a federally mandated minimum wage suggest he might be sympathetic to this position. 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Johnson has expressed concern that raising the minimum wage could lead to increased prices and job losses, which aligns with this statement. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This statement aligns with Johnson's belief that the market should determine wages. He has argued that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions meant to provide experience. 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

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

While Johnson has not specifically addressed this issue, his general opposition to government intervention in the economy suggests he would likely disagree with this approach. 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

Gary Johnson, as a libertarian, generally opposes government intervention in the economy. He has stated that he does not believe in a federally mandated minimum wage, arguing that the market should determine wages. 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 adjust it every year according to inflation

Johnson opposes government intervention in the economy, including adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation. He believes that the market should determine wages. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and make it a living wage

Johnson has consistently opposed the idea of a living wage mandated by the government. He believes that wages should be determined by the market, not the government. 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

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 66,300 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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