Pulling out the old minimum wage card again. Vote for us and we'll pay you more! Of course, we'll have to raise your taxes to pay for it but....
I agree. If the minimum wage is raised, employers will have to cut payroll, resulting a loss of tax revenue. Couple that with the unemployement benefits being paid out, and the only way to recoup the revenue loss, is to raise taxes! It is like giving me money while taking it from wife..