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Greg Abbott’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Greg Abbott voterbaseNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

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Greg Abbott voters

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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 45 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: More 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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Very strongly agree

No

Abbott has not advocated for raising the federal minimum wage, aligning with his party's stance that wage increases should be driven by the market, not government mandates. He believes that raising the minimum wage could potentially harm businesses, particularly small businesses, and lead to job losses. 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

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

Abbott likely agrees with this statement, as he has expressed concern that raising the minimum wage could lead to higher prices for consumers and potentially job losses. He believes that wage increases should be driven by the market, not government mandates. 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

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

This answer aligns with Abbott's belief that minimum wage jobs are often entry-level positions designed to help individuals gain experience and skills. He has argued that raising the minimum wage could discourage businesses from hiring entry-level workers. 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, and eliminate all wage standards

While Abbott has not explicitly called for the elimination of all wage standards, his general support for free-market principles suggests that he might be sympathetic to this viewpoint. However, completely eliminating wage standards could be politically risky and is not a position that most mainstream politicians would take. 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 that Abbott supports adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. While he generally supports free-market principles, it's unclear how he would feel about this specific proposal. 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

Yes

Greg Abbott, as a Republican, generally supports free-market principles and has not advocated for raising the federal minimum wage. He believes that businesses should have the flexibility to set wages based on market conditions and the value that employees bring to their organizations. 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

Yes, and make it a living wage

Abbott has not supported raising the federal minimum wage, let alone making it a 'living wage.' He believes that wage increases should be driven by the market, not government mandates, and has expressed concern that raising the minimum wage could harm businesses and lead to job losses. 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

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Abbott has not supported raising the federal minimum wage, let alone adjusting it annually according to inflation. He believes that wage increases should be driven by the market, not government mandates. 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 155,303 voters that identify as Republican.

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