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Van Wanggaard: “We differ on the wage thing with minimum wage, raising it to…”

Featuring: Van Wanggaard, Republican | Wisconsin State Senate, District 21

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Van Wanggaard (R) for 21st Senate District

Published | Video Starts at 15:07

I don't feel that that way. He's also looked at the tax situation, and I think he would probably think about raising taxes. We differ on the wage thing with minimum wage, raising it to $15 an hour, he thinks that's acceptable. I do not. I mean, those types of jobs, as an example with the minimum wage, those are jobs that help provide an individual the ability to learn and become skilled so they can get a better job. (15:07)

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Asserts opposition to raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, contrasting with [Randy Bryce]'s support.

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