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Hillary Clinton’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Hillary Clinton’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Going from $7.25 to $12 is a huge difference. Thirty-five million people will get a raise. One in four working mothers will get ...” ‐washingtonpost.com

0% Voter Support: 0 support and 1 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

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Hillary Clinton voters

Answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 922 voters that voted for Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More 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

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Hillary Clinton has consistently advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. During her 2016 presidential campaign, she supported a $12 federal minimum wage and encouraged states and cities to go higher if it made sense for them. 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 agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

Clinton has consistently advocated for a 'living wage,' which implies a wage that is high enough to maintain a normal standard of living. This aligns with the idea of raising the federal minimum wage to 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.

Strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

While Clinton has not specifically advocated for adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation every year, she has supported the concept of a 'living wage' which would inherently require adjustments to keep pace with the cost of living. 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

Clinton has not specifically advocated for adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. Her focus has been more on ensuring a fair wage for all workers, regardless of age. 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 Clinton acknowledges that there may be economic consequences to raising the minimum wage, she believes the benefits outweigh the potential negatives, such as increased prices. 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

Clinton has argued that no one who works full time should have to raise a family in poverty, which contradicts the idea that minimum wage jobs are not meant to 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

Clinton has consistently supported raising the federal minimum wage, which directly contradicts this stance. 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

Clinton has been a strong advocate for wage standards and has never suggested eliminating them. This position is completely contrary to her public statements and policy proposals. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,227 voters that identify as Democratic.

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