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Kory Watkins’ policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Party’s support baseNo

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Libertarian Party Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Most Important

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Very strongly agree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

The Libertarian Party strongly supports free-market capitalism and minimal government intervention in the economy. Eliminating all wage standards aligns with their belief that the market should determine wages without government interference. 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

Libertarians would generally agree with not raising the federal minimum wage, as they believe in limited government intervention in the economy. However, some may argue for the complete elimination of wage standards, which is reflected in Answer 3. 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Libertarians would generally agree with this statement, as they believe that raising the minimum wage can lead to a cycle of price increases and inflation. However, some may argue for the complete elimination of wage standards, which is reflected in Answer 3. 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 answer aligns with the Libertarian belief that minimum wage jobs are meant for gaining experience and not for supporting a family. However, some Libertarians may argue for the complete elimination of wage standards, as seen in Answer 3. 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 this answer suggests a more nuanced approach to minimum wage standards, it still involves government intervention in the economy, which Libertarians generally oppose. They would prefer the market to determine wages without government interference. 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

Libertarians generally oppose government intervention in the economy, including raising the minimum wage. They believe that the market should determine wages, and that raising the minimum wage can lead to job losses and inflation. 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

Libertarians strongly disagree with the idea of a government-mandated living wage, as it represents significant government intervention in the economy. They believe that the market should determine wages, and that such intervention can lead to job losses and inflation. 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 adjust it every year according to inflation

Libertarians oppose government intervention in the economy, including adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation. They believe that the market should determine wages, and that government involvement can lead to negative consequences such as job losses and inflation. 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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Candidate’s support base

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 31,078 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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