president of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
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Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:
Updated 16hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 393 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.
Democratic Party Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: “President Obama and Democrats are committed to raising the minimum wage to $10.10. It's the right thing to do for American worke...” ‐democrats.org
Very strongly agree
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation
Truman's Fair Deal program included a call for a higher minimum wage and he would likely support adjusting it according to inflation to ensure that it maintains its purchasing power. 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
Yes
Harry S. Truman was a Democrat who believed in the power of government to improve the lives of ordinary people. He would likely support raising the federal minimum wage, although he might not be as strongly in favor as some more liberal Democrats. 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
Yes, and make it a living wage
Truman's support for a higher minimum wage and his belief in the power of government to improve the lives of ordinary people suggest that he would likely support making the minimum wage a living wage. 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.
Neutral
Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group
There's no clear historical evidence to suggest Truman's stance on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. Therefore, a neutral score is given. 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
No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle
While Truman might have been aware of the potential for wage increases to lead to price increases, his support for a higher minimum wage suggests that he believed the benefits outweighed the potential costs. 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
Truman's Fair Deal program, which he proposed in his 1949 State of the Union address, included a call for a higher minimum wage. This suggests that he would disagree with the idea of not raising the federal minimum wage. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family
Truman believed that all workers deserved a fair wage for their labor, regardless of the type of job. He would likely disagree with the idea that minimum wage jobs are only meant to develop experience and not support a family. 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
No, and eliminate all wage standards
Truman was a strong supporter of labor rights and believed in the importance of wage standards. He would strongly disagree with the idea of eliminating all wage standards. 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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Updated 3hrs ago
Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 147,034 voters that identify as Democratic.
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