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James Comer’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

James Comer’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 7hrs ago

James Comer voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 534 voters that voted for James Comer in the 2020 Kentucky District 1 US House of Representatives 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

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Strongly agree

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

Comer would likely agree with this statement, as he has expressed concerns about the potential negative economic impacts of raising the minimum wage, including increased prices and reduced job opportunities. 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

Comer's stance aligns with the Republican party's general opposition to raising the federal minimum wage. He believes that wage increases should be driven by market forces and not government mandates. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This statement aligns with Comer's views that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions designed to provide experience and skills, rather than 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.

Agree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

While Comer has not explicitly advocated for the elimination of all wage standards, his support for free-market principles suggests he might be open to reducing government intervention in wage setting. 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 is no clear evidence to suggest that Comer supports adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. His general stance is that wage setting should be left to the market and employers. 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

James Comer, as a Republican, generally supports free-market principles and has not advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. He believes that businesses should have the flexibility to set wages based on market conditions and the value that employees bring. 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

Comer has not supported proposals to automatically adjust the federal minimum wage according to inflation. He believes that wage setting should be left to the market and employers. 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

Comer has not supported proposals to make the federal minimum wage a 'living wage.' He believes that wage increases should be driven by market forces and not government mandates. 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 154,539 voters that identify as Republican.

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