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Hubert H. Humphrey’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Hubert H. Humphrey voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage

Hubert H. Humphrey’s answer is based on the following data:

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Hubert H. Humphrey voters

Answer: Yes, and make it a living wage

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 288 voters that voted for Hubert H. Humphrey in the 1968 Presidential election.

Party influence

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

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Hubert H. Humphrey was a strong advocate for labor rights and supported policies that would improve the economic conditions of workers. He would likely strongly agree with raising the federal minimum wage.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

Humphrey was a strong advocate for a living wage, so he would likely strongly agree 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Humphrey would likely strongly agree with this statement. He was a proponent of policies that would improve the economic conditions of workers, and adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation would be in line with his beliefs. 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 specific historical evidence to suggest that Humphrey would agree or disagree with adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. His focus was more on improving conditions for all workers. 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

While Humphrey might acknowledge the potential for a cycle of price increases, his commitment to labor rights and a living wage would likely lead him to disagree 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Given Humphrey's strong support for labor rights and improving the economic conditions of workers, he would likely strongly disagree with 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

Humphrey was a strong supporter of labor rights and would likely 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

Humphrey believed in the importance of a living wage for all workers, not just those in higher-level positions or with more experience. He would likely strongly disagree 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 147,345 voters that identify as Democratic.

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