Now, who wants to raise minimum wages?

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WASHINGTON, May 5 (UPI) -- Soon after becoming the Republican Party's presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump said he would be open to raising the federal minimum wage in a notable reversal of GOP policy.

During a debate in November, Trump said he would oppose raising the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 an hour.

"I hate to say it, but we have to leave it the way it is," Trump said at the time.

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I guess it will dawn soon on the Republicans what kind of illegitimate child they are raising in their nest...

[barbco196]

$15 an hr here in Seattle.

[+OverSword]

But you need to make at least $20 to pay rent in the city.

[Summerin1905]

i think personally the minimum wage should be 1 cent if i'm looking at a Donald Trump perspective.

[Gunn]

Would Trump raise it to $15 though? That's what most conservatives are concerned about, which they're hoping he would not and I think they don't have much to worry about with Trump in office. But he might raise it as high as $12.

Both parties have a long track record of raising the minimum wage, it's old political tradition, but the difference is the Repubs only raise it so much, while the Dems tend to go as high as they can. That's what this is all about.

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And it goes on:

Trump also said he had concerns about the effects on the economy if interest rates rise. Rising U.S. interest rates usually boost the dollar, which can hurt American exports by making them relatively more expensive for buyers from other countries.

Trump is expected to further flesh out his economic ideas as part of a series of policy speeches. The first one, last week, focused on foreign policy. He has released a list of foreign policy advisers, but not who gives him input on economic issues.

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So, as far as the FED, business as usual, including revolving door lending.

So, besides building a wall, what is different about Trump?

[Gromdor]

To be honest, now that he has clinched the Republican nomination, he can freely portray himself as a liberal to try and take a big bite out of Hillary's voters. As long as he doesn't go too far and start to lose his "team's" support that is.

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To be honest, now that he has clinched the Republican nomination, he can freely portray himself as a liberal to try and take a big bite out of Hillary's voters. As long as he doesn't go too far and start to lose his "team's" support that is.

Well I said it yesterday: Now he has to give the anti-Trump.... but that surely is not getting him the support of the 40% of radical Republicans who got him this far. In fact, some of them are starting to think that he really is a "socialist" (especially those who don't know what that is).

[Gunn]

To be honest, now that he has clinched the Republican nomination, he can freely portray himself as a liberal to try and take a big bite out of Hillary's voters. As long as he doesn't go too far and start to lose his "team's" support that is.

Well I've always said many times on this forum, that he has some liberal tendencies based on his past history, but I don't think he would go too far in some of his his liberalism. Actually, he seems to me to be more of a moderate than anything.

[RavenHawk]

No, he does not want to raise the minimum wage – the way you think. When listening to Trump, you have to read between the lines, not put Progressive words into his mouth. He is a capitalist. He’s addressing minimum wage as a fact of life. To him he sees it as just another puzzle piece that already exists. The best minimum wage to Trump is good jobs. If you have a good job, its wage is determined by the market. If the market is strong and growing, wages won’t be below a minimum wage level. Minimum wage jobs will be regulated to entry level jobs for new MOWs. If you have a minimum wage job and not a new MOW, then it’s not a problem of the economy.

So, if he can get the economy going, people won’t need to be on minimum wage and he could raise it, knowing it is just a temporary thing. If he can’t get the economy going then the Dems will take over and raise minimum wage across the country and small business will be disappearing. Then those that are on minimum wage will be owned by the corporations big enough to survive. It’ll be the new enslavement.

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No, he does not want to raise the minimum wage – the way you think. When listening to Trump, you have to read between the lines, not put Progressive words into his mouth. He is a capitalist. He's addressing minimum wage as a fact of life. To him he sees it as just another puzzle piece that already exists. The best minimum wage to Trump is good jobs. If you have a good job, its wage is determined by the market. If the market is strong and growing, wages won't be below a minimum wage level. Minimum wage jobs will be regulated to entry level jobs for new MOWs. If you have a minimum wage job and not a new MOW, then it's not a problem of the economy.

So, if he can get the economy going, people won't need to be on minimum wage and he could raise it, knowing it is just a temporary thing. If he can't get the economy going then the Dems will take over and raise minimum wage across the country and small business will be disappearing. Then those that are on minimum wage will be owned by the corporations big enough to survive. It'll be the new enslavement.

That is what you are hoping... 'cause after all your routing for him you are at a point of no return.

[ellapenella]

If the min. wage was raised to $15. an hr as of now so many people will be put out of work and those that companies keep will be forced to fill in for those the company let go of, like double work maybe triple work would be put on a single worker.

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Edited May 5, 2016 by Ellapennella

[Gunn]

No, he does not want to raise the minimum wage – the way you think. When listening to Trump, you have to read between the lines, not put Progressive words into his mouth. He is a capitalist. He's addressing minimum wage as a fact of life. To him he sees it as just another puzzle piece that already exists. The best minimum wage to Trump is good jobs. If you have a good job, its wage is determined by the market. If the market is strong and growing, wages won't be below a minimum wage level. Minimum wage jobs will be regulated to entry level jobs for new MOWs. If you have a minimum wage job and not a new MOW, then it's not a problem of the economy.

So, if he can get the economy going, people won't need to be on minimum wage and he could raise it, knowing it is just a temporary thing. If he can't get the economy going then the Dems will take over and raise minimum wage across the country and small business will be disappearing. Then those that are on minimum wage will be owned by the corporations big enough to survive. It'll be the new enslavement.

It really doesn't matter, no matter how you read into his words, RavenHawk, since it really comes down to congress, who has the final say, whether they raise the minimum wage or not and they always raise the minimum wage, no matter who's in office. Presidents may suggest to raise it or not, but it still doesn't matter, congress will raise the minimum regardless. Like I said, it's a political tradition with these jokers.

[RavenHawk]

That is what you are hoping... 'cause after all your routing for him you are at a point of no return.

All supporters are hopeful of their candidate. I am hopeful that Trump can get done what I think he wants to do. I believe he has tied into the frustration of the people and that is his mandate. I’m under no illusion that he might fail but I don’t see anyone else that has the capability. He doesn’t strike me as phony. Unlike Obama who said that he could stop the flood waters from rising. He didn’t fool me as he did the koolaid drinkers and Hilary is cut from the same Alinski fabric.

I was at a point of no return long time ago. I tried to follow Cruz but I couldn’t take his “lyin’ Ted” persona. I know he doesn’t seem to be establishment but he is a typical politician and that’s the last thing anybody wants to be. I still like him, I hope he can find a place in Trump’s Administration. I’m also hopeful that with a Trump Presidency, the TEA Party takes a more prominent position. I hope that we are seeing the waning of the Republican Establishment and have people getting more involved in politics as the Founding Fathers had intended.

[RavenHawk]

It really doesn't matter, no matter how you read into his words, RavenHawk, since it really comes down to congress, who has the final say, whether they raise the minimum wage or not and they always raise the minimum wage, no matter who's in office. Presidents may suggest to raise it or not, but it still doesn't matter, congress will raise the minimum regardless. Like I said, it's a political tradition with these jokers.

Yes, it comes down to Congress but real leadership always matters. By the time he takes office, I think he will have won many over. He still has to earn his keep but his focus will do that. If his ideas of kick starting the economy work, Congress won’t care about Minimum Wage. And that is where the gamble is. We know Hilary doesn’t have what it takes.

[Sakari]

$15 an hr here in Seattle.

Phased over time.......And not overnight either.......Years and Years.

Right now it is I believe around $10.00 for small business, and around $12 for large Companies.

Edited May 5, 2016 by Sakari

[Gunn]

Yes, it comes down to Congress but real leadership always matters. By the time he takes office, I think he will have won many over. He still has to earn his keep but his focus will do that. If his ideas of kick starting the economy work, Congress won't care about Minimum Wage. And that is where the gamble is. We know Hilary doesn't have what it takes.

I don't think you get my point, RavenHawk. It doesn't matter what Trump being President would accomplish as far as the economy is concerned. Reagan revived the economy too, but congress still raised the minimum wage during his term in office. Because you see, congress likes to use raising the minimum wage as leverage between both parties in order to make deals and to get each of their own bills passed. That's what they do, especially the Repubs, they throw that in their as a bargaining chip to get specific bills past. It's always going to happen as past history shows, as long as there are both Repubs and Dems in office controlling congress.

Edited May 5, 2016 by Purifier