62% of American support a $15 federal minimum wage; most opponents want more modest increase

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April 22, 2021

Most Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage

62% of American support a $15 federal minimum wage; most opponents want more modest increase

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62% of American support a $15 federal minimum wage; most opponents want more modest increase

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Most Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage
Across most demographic groups, majorities favor raising federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
Demographic divides among backers of $15 minimum wage over next step if it lack congressional support
People living in areas with higher minimum wages are more likely to say federal minimum should be $15 an hour

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