Because they're a bunch of chicken-$hit pandering weasels - is why! They didn't want to be seen as voting against a raise in minimum wage because they knew how the slimy dems would spin it to their favor - just like they've been doing all along!
Republicans deserve to lose elections if they can't articulate their positions to the American public. I realize the libs have the MSM in their hip pockets & that definitely have given them an advantage in the past, but if our leaders can't overcome the public relations obstacle - how can they ever begin to take this country in the direction it needs to go?
This is the biggest problem I have with Republicans - they let the dumocrats set the agenda & in so doing, keep finding themselves playing defense. Losers.
Mega dittos. Republicans always win when they focus on a clear, conservative agenda.