Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?

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226 Votes

Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to increase the federal minimum wage to $15. Biden and supporters of the plan argue the new buying power lower-paid workers will enjo... Show More

President Joe Biden is calling on lawmakers to increase the federal minimum wage to $15. Biden and supporters of the plan argue the new buying power lower-paid workers will enjoy will boost the economy. Show Less

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65%

No

Opponents argue raising the minimum wage will force companies to cut jobs and increase prices to pay for workers.

Opponents argue raising the minimum wage will force companies to cut jobs and increase prices to pay for workers. Show Less

3 Comments

Patricia Boggs

Holly heck, taxes would go up and jobs would go to part time. Getting no where fast.

Max DeYoung

It would cause many businesses to close and many people would lose their jobs. Very few states could handle this financially.

Harlan Lamb

For a cripples economy and government the increase all at once will cause problems and hardships beyond what the country will survive.

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8 Votes

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone.

Police say the guns, one of which was used in a Kansas City-area school shooting, are practically untraceable and available to anyone. Show Less

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75%

No

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states.

The weapons, available in kits at gun shows and online, are legal in all but a few states. Show Less

2 Comments

Zaos Gonzolez

When you get a drivers license, you should also be administered a CCW and a 9mm.

Max DeYoung

No, because blue states give "illegal aliens" drivers licenses, without even having to take a test. Then they use the drivers licenses, as proof to vote.

Max DeYoung

60 Missouri Peace Officers Associations wanted to enforce illegal Federal Firearm Laws. More than 540 Missouri Peace Officers Associations disagreed. This is an attempt to override the 2nd Amendment. It's time to punish criminals, not law abiding Americans. Lets get rid of this phony administration.

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

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278 Votes

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

Some are pushing for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine.

Some are pushing for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country for its invasion of Ukraine. Show Less

5 Comments

Sue Bethmann

WE have our own wells- Let's get them open!!!

Belinda Kitchen

Because why should we help the Russians in any way. After all the caused this war . Biden needs to open up our pipelines here in the US!!!!

Max DeYoung

It is the common sense answer, and the humanity based answer. Joe won't do it though. He stands to lose to much personal income.

Justin Ballz

Correct. biden sucks.

Mae Paulo

We only bring in 3% of our fuel from Russia. The gas price hike is not because of the lies politicians are pushing.

Zaos Gonzolez

Ban taxes and public schools.

9%

No

So far the U.S. and EU have resisted such a ban, worrying it would drive up consumer prices too much.

So far the U.S. and EU have resisted such a ban, worrying it would drive up consumer prices too much. Show Less

1 Comment

Vernon Taylor

We need to force oil prices upwards in order to unite behind the president's plan to ensure we all must purchase $60,000.00 electric vehicles, preferably non-American made,

Max DeYoung

Joe would demand we buy them from his blood brother, and joint businessman Xi Jinping. That way Joe gets his 10%.

ABC 17 News

Should the federal minimum wage be raised to $15 per hour?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

Should "ghost guns" be outlawed?

25% Yes Yes

75% No No

25% Yes

75% No

Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

91% Yes Yes

9% No No

91% Yes

9% No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

75%

No

91%

Yes Yes

9%

No No

91%

Yes

9%

No