but why do we think he could do better as Prez.

Even Sanders is not talking $15 in 2016.

It's like LA passed $15/hour . . . . . . by 2020. San Francisco $15 by 2018. Those two cities have cost of living such that $15 years down the road is worth about $12/hour, or less, now in most places.

I do support significant increases in minimum wage. I'm just not going to get all excited about the rhetoric.

It would be foolish for him to state a number he felt would be simply accepted by many that wouldn't support the 15 number. Start high, negotiate down. The verbiage used by Presidential contenders is the start of negotiations if they are elected. Rhetoric is huge. It is mainly rhetoric, started by way of grassroots campaigns, that have made gender and orientation issues open for honest discussion in this country today. Rhetoric is huge.

And $11 for state employees.



The thing about the other two - I'm having a hard time getting from talking to implementation.

Why didn't they do this in 2006, 2007, 2008.

Why didn't Sanders lead the charge in 2009 or 2010?

It could have been done already when we had the numbers in the House and Senate to get it passed.

And certainly in 2009 and 2010.


If $15 an hour has always been the gold standard - then why didn't they do this?


Or is it only now -when folks like Senator Booker are posting up and sharing over and over again - you can't rent an apartment on $15 an hour - that EVERYONE is jumping to $15?