Most Americans, regardless of party affiliation, support proposals to raise the minimum wage; make childcare more affordable; and provide anti-discrimination policies.
While most Americans think the economy is rigged to benefit the rich and powerful, most also think it is okay for the rich to get richer as long as everyone has a chance to succeed. The survey of more than 1,000 adults was conducted from August 28-31.
Lisa Toner, a registered Republican, is one of those Americans who supports raising the minimum wage. She works as a certified home health care aid in North Tonawanda, New York, outside of Buffalo, making $16.50 an hour. She favors a system where low-skilled workers would start at minimum wage, setting a floor from there to boost wages for those with more experience.
“I came from an area in Indiana that had big corporations. People had jobs, they made good money and had decent health care and retirement,” Lee says. “When we moved to Michigan, that was like living in a dream world to these people. Many are working two or three jobs just to get by.
“Blacks really endure unnecessary hardship when it comes to getting decent jobs in the South,” says Moses, who added that he plans to vote for Biden. “Stereotyping and profiling usually limit opportunities to get better positions.”
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