Try the political quiz

Candidates  ›  Policies  ›  Economic

Michael S. Dukakis’ policy on minimum wage

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Michael S. Dukakis voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Michael S. Dukakis’ answer is based on the following data:

Updated 20hrs ago

Michael S. Dukakis voters

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 230 voters that voted for Michael S. Dukakis in the 1988 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

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Dukakis would likely strongly agree with this statement. As a Democrat, he would support measures that protect workers from inflation and ensure a fair 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

As a Democrat, Dukakis would likely support raising the federal minimum wage. However, his specific stance on this issue during his 1988 campaign is not well-documented, hence the score is not a full 5. 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

Dukakis would likely agree with making the minimum wage a living wage, in line with his Democratic values. However, without specific historical references to this stance, the score is not a full 5. 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 Dukakis's stance on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. As such, 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 Dukakis might acknowledge the potential for a cycle of price increases, it is unlikely that he would see this as a reason not to raise the 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

Given his Democratic affiliation and general support for worker's rights, it is unlikely that Dukakis would oppose 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

Dukakis would likely disagree with this statement. As a Democrat, he would likely argue that all jobs should provide a living wage, regardless of their intended purpose. 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

Dukakis, as a Democrat, would strongly disagree with eliminating all wage standards, as this would be contrary to his party's stance on labor rights and protections. 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.

Personal answer

This candidate has not responded to our request to answer this question yet. Help us get it faster by telling them to answer the iSideWith quiz.

Voting record

We are currently researching this candidate’s voting record on this issue. Suggest a link to their voting record on this issue.

Donor influence

We are currently researching campaign finance records for donations that would influence this candidate’s position on this issue. Suggest a link that documents their donor influence on this issue.

Public statements

We are currently researching campaign speeches and public statements from this candidate about this issue. Suggest a link to one of their recent quotes about this issue.

Updated 7mins ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 96,066 voters that identify as Democratic.

See any errors? Suggest corrections to this candidate’s stance here