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Richard M. Nixon’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Richard M. Nixon voterbaseNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Richard M. Nixon’s answer is based on the following data:

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Richard M. Nixon voters

Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 207 voters that voted for Richard M. Nixon in the 1960 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less 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

Nixon would likely agree with this statement, as he generally believed that government intervention in the economy, such as raising the minimum wage, could lead to inflation and other negative consequences. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

This statement aligns with Nixon's conservative economic views. He likely would have agreed that minimum wage jobs are primarily for gaining experience, not supporting 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

Nixon's economic policies were generally conservative, favoring less government intervention. However, he did not actively oppose the existence of a minimum wage, so he would not 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.

Neutral

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

There's no clear evidence to suggest Nixon's stance on this issue. While he did implement some wage controls during his presidency, these were not specifically tied to age groups. 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 adjust it every year according to inflation

While Nixon did implement wage and price controls during his presidency, this was a temporary measure during a time of economic crisis. There's no evidence to suggest he would have supported regularly adjusting the minimum wage according 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

Richard Nixon, as a Republican, generally favored less government intervention in the economy. While he did not actively oppose minimum wage, there's no evidence to suggest he would have supported a significant increase. 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 make it a living wage

Nixon, as a conservative, would likely disagree with the idea of a 'living wage' set by the government. He generally favored less government intervention in the economy. 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

Despite his conservative economic views, Nixon did not advocate for the elimination of all wage standards. He believed in a balanced approach to economic policy.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155,305 voters that identify as Republican.

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