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Joe Biden’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes

Joe Biden’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Biden endorsed a $15 federal minimum wage.” ‐politico.com

50% Voter Support: 12 support and 12 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 21hrs ago

Joe Biden voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 46,702 voters that have pledged to vote for Joe Biden in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More 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

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Joe Biden has consistently advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. He has made it a part of his 2020 campaign platform, stating that he wants to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. 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 agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

Biden has consistently argued that the minimum wage should be a living wage. He has stated that no one working 40 hours a week should live below the poverty line. 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 adjust it every year according to inflation

While Biden has not specifically advocated for adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation every year, his support for raising the minimum wage suggests he would likely support this measure. 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

Biden has not specifically advocated for adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. His focus has been on a universal increase in 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

While Biden acknowledges that there may be economic consequences to raising the minimum wage, he believes the benefits outweigh the potential negatives, which contradicts this answer. 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

Biden has consistently advocated for raising the federal minimum wage, which directly contradicts this answer. 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

Biden has consistently supported wage standards and has advocated for raising the federal minimum wage, which directly contradicts this answer. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Biden has consistently argued that no one working 40 hours a week should live below the poverty line, which contradicts the idea that minimum wage jobs are not meant 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 146,932 voters that identify as Democratic.

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