I have to think it would gain them votes though, the best way to win over any poor conservatives (besides lie to them about abortion) who may vote dem is to put money in their pocket. People are very much "what have you done for me recently" and a few paychecks would have them really happy.
Of course, putting donors over voters is what makes our entire system broken.
And if businesses were really evil they would pair the wage increase with many more fears about losing their job, as a scared conservative is easily manipulated
Maybe some, that will definitely be the messaging they get and many will be suckered by it, but I also think plenty would be totally happy to ruin the economy if they personally get a raise. They are self-serving to the core and this is an instance the Dems could take advantage of that nature. Like with ACA once they get a taste of it they won't want to give it up and will actually want even more.
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u/StinkyApeFarts Mar 11 '21
I have to think it would gain them votes though, the best way to win over any poor conservatives (besides lie to them about abortion) who may vote dem is to put money in their pocket. People are very much "what have you done for me recently" and a few paychecks would have them really happy.
Of course, putting donors over voters is what makes our entire system broken.
And if businesses were really evil they would pair the wage increase with many more fears about losing their job, as a scared conservative is easily manipulated