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[–] P8rtsUnkn0wn ago  (edited ago)

I'm not convinced that Bernie has as much control over the ability to pay his interns more than $12 as you believe. Nor do I think it's fair to compare a political campaign to a private business that operates within an economic system based on the demand for goods & services.

I'd argue that it's closer to a non-profit, which is funded by gov. grants & private donations.

Put another way, the ability for non-profits and political campaigns to pay a higher wage is not driven by the private market, it's subsidized by it.

I suspect that Bernie's response would argue that such groups & organizations would be able to increase wages if the private sector economy was stronger and the best way to strengthen that economy is to increase the minimum wage.

Considering how he's funding his campaign, I'm amazed they're getting $12 per hour, especially, since last I knew, Hillary's interns get nothing.

Edit: grammer.