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Michael Rectenwald

 

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Michael Rectenwald’s policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

  Personal answerNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

Michael Rectenwald’s answer is based on the following data:

Personal answer

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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Michael Rectenwald is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on December 21st, 2023

50% Voter Support: 2 support and 2 oppose this candidate’s personal answer on this issue.

Updated 17hrs ago

Michael Rectenwald voters

Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 276 voters that voted for Michael Rectenwald in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No, and eliminate all wage standards

Importance: Less Important

Reference: ““Libertarians would free property owners from government restrictions on their rights to control and enjoy their property ... an...” ‐lp.org

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 62,938 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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