Mullin: Minimum Wage Debate A ‘Political Ploy’

Congressman Markwayne Mullin says minimum wage increase a political ploy

By RANDY KREHBIEL World Staff Writer

PRYOR — Second District Congressman Markwayne Mullin said Friday morning that a Democratic proposal to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 is a political ploy rather than an attempt to help low-wage workers.

“The president said $10.10 because somebody pulled it out of thin air,” the Republican told a small gathering at Pryor City Hall. “It sounded good. He has nothing to back it up.

“It’s just something they put out because raising the minimum wage sounds good.”

President Barack Obama and Democratic leadership have tried to make an issue of the minimum wage, which has been at its current level since 2009.

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