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Mitt Romney’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “I’m introducing a bill with @SenTomCotton that would increase the minimum wage..” ‐twitter.com

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 390 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

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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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Agree

No

Romney has often stated that decisions about minimum wage should be left to the states, suggesting that he might not support a federal increase. However, he has also supported increases in the past, so he might not fully disagree with this statement either. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Romney has expressed support for tying the minimum wage to inflation in the past. However, his stance on federal versus state control over minimum wage might make him less likely to support this at a federal level. 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.

Slightly agree

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

Romney has expressed concerns about the potential negative effects of minimum wage increases, such as job loss. However, he has not specifically mentioned price increases as a concern. 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

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

Romney's views on this topic are not clear. While he has expressed support for minimum wage increases, suggesting that he believes these jobs should provide a living wage, he has also advocated for state control over minimum wage, which could imply agreement with this statement.

Slightly disagree

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

There is no evidence to suggest that Romney supports adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. His views on minimum wage have generally focused on state versus federal control and tying the wage to 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.

Disagree

Yes

Mitt Romney has expressed mixed views on the federal minimum wage. While he has supported increases in the past, he has also stated that the decision should be left to the states. Therefore, he might not fully agree with a blanket increase at the federal level. 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

Yes, and make it a living wage

While Romney has supported minimum wage increases in the past, he has not specifically advocated for making it a living wage. His support for state control over minimum wage might also make him less likely to support this at a federal level. 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, and eliminate all wage standards

Romney has never advocated for the elimination of all wage standards. He has expressed support for minimum wage increases in the past, suggesting that he believes in some form of wage regulation. 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 158,014 voters that identify as Republican.

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