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19. "$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close."

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 11:42 PM

Jun 11

Unfortunately, even $15/hour won't pay for apt. rent in any state.

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Conservative Sen. Josh Hawley wants to raise federal minimum wage [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 10 OP

I believe the right refers to this as buying votes Fullduplexxx Jun 10 #1

Must be seeing some bad polling data Raven123 Jun 10 #2

And some worrisome election results Fullduplexxx Jun 10 #11

Good point Raven123 Jun 10 #13

He just Rebl2 Jun 10 #6

yes, still i wonder why now?, he's not up for reelection until 2030 Shellback Squid Jun 10 #7

No clue Rebl2 Jun 10 #8

The republican controlled state legislature in MO.. Volaris Jun 10 #17

2030 is forever from now. eggplant Jun 10 #5

He is trying to build a populist record to run for President in 2028 Jose Garcia Jun 10 #9

That, and/or Aristus Jun 10 #10

This is my guess too fujiyamasan Jun 10 #14

If he is sencere and wants to try, Nonnia Bisnez Jun 10 #15

I guess his poll numbers must be bad kimbutgar Jun 10 #16

There will be some catch to this--Hawley never does the right thing! HeartsCanHope Jun 11 #18

"$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close." area51 Jun 11 #19

Trying to repair the image of the Republican Party thought crime Jun 12 #20