Great article that illustrates the political dilemma that our country faces. The two paragraphs that are the most telling: "The minimum wage is one of the most studied economic policies. Hundreds of studies have concluded ‘that raising it destroys jobs while doing nothing to reduce poverty. One leading authority on the topic, economist David Neumark, recently observed, “Based on 20 years of research, I doubt there is ever a good time to raise the minimum wage.” AND "Still, the minimum-wage hike is gaining traction in both states in this election year because Democrats and Republicans in swing districts hope it’ll win them votes. Both groups are hoping to pressure Govs. Christie and Cuomo into endorsing a wage hike to strengthen their own positions with sympathetic voters."
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/killer_stimulus_ScvgdRPBbq77Mr7Ej1p5qO#ixzz1nL5pnAwg
This just again shows that in regards to politicians, the overwhelming majority of them believe that their most important job is getting re-elected not supporting the people of their districts.
We will never get out of the mire that we are in as a country, when politicians knowingly put themselves over the public good.
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