Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc), a tea party favorite, insulted minimum wage workers at a recent constituent event, saying that "when you’re a good worker you don’t stay at minimum wage for long."
Johnson has a strong record supporting the one percent and opposing jobs-creating programs. He voted against the American Jobs Act. He also proposed a moratorium on all federal regulations until unemployment dropped to 7.
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), prince of a human being, on the minimum wage, which he has voted against raising, and on minimum wage workers: JOHNSON: Bottom line: when you’re a good worker you don’t stay at minimum wage for long. [disbel... Read Post