Progressivism exposed

Progressivism exposed

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-pfeiffer/how-to-govern-when-congress_b_5355066.html

"The best example of the president's philosophy for governing in a divided Washington is his effort to raise the minimum wage. Last year the president called for raising the minimum wage in the State of the Union. This caught a lot of pundits in Washington by surprise because there hadn't been much discussion of the issue in recent years. The president wanted to put it on the table even though he knew the legislative path was difficult, to say the least. What has happened since that speech is pretty remarkable: The president has launched a national movement to raise wages in this country. To begin with, he signed an executive order to raise wages for people working on new federal contracts. He has also has called on states, cities and businesses to do their part in the absence of Congressional action. And the thing is, folks are listening: From Maryland to Hawaii, states are raising their wages, and from the Gap to Punch Pizza, businesses are doing their part too. The actions that have been taken in just five states this year -- Maryland, Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Hawaii -- mean that more than a million workers will see a raise."


The problem with the presidents is the contrast between the blue states following his suggestions and tithe red states who don't. The closing fast food places and generally depressed blue state show the lie in the idea that the minimum wage doesn't depress employment.


Dave Farnsworth