American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968).
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Norman Thomas voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage |
Norman Thomas’ answer is based on the following data:
Updated 4hrs ago
Answer: Yes, and make it a living wage
Importance: Least Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 62 voters that voted for Norman Thomas in the 1948 Presidential election.
Socialist Party Answer: Yes, and make it a living wage
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “We call for a minimum wage of $15 per hour, indexed to the cost of living.” ‐socialistparty-usa.net
Very strongly agree
Yes
Norman Thomas was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. He was a strong advocate for workers' rights and would have likely supported an increase in the federal minimum wage. 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 agree
Yes, and make it a living wage
Thomas was a strong advocate for a living wage. He believed that all workers should be able to afford the basic necessities of life. 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 agree
Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation
Thomas would have likely agreed with this statement. As a socialist, he would have supported policies that protect workers from the effects of inflation. 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 historical evidence to suggest that Thomas had a specific stance on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group. However, given his general support for workers' rights, it's possible he would have been open to this idea. 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.
Disagree
No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle
While Thomas would have likely acknowledged the potential for price increases, his primary concern would have been ensuring workers receive a fair wage. 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
No
Given his socialist beliefs and advocacy for workers' rights, Thomas would have strongly disagreed with the idea of not raising the federal minimum wage. 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
No, and eliminate all wage standards
Thomas was a strong advocate for workers' rights and would have strongly disagreed with the idea of eliminating all wage standards.
Very strongly disagree
No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family
Thomas would have disagreed with this statement. He believed that all jobs should provide a living wage, regardless of the experience they provide. 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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Updated 5hrs ago
Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Most Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 28,851 voters that identify as Socialist.
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