Oh, but the fiscal conservatives will just argue that the increase in wages will be passed on to the consumer, of which many are those who currently make mininum wage, so the increase won't help them out.
Yes, because economics really is that simple! Someone who ends up making two dollars more per hour is going to be paying almost the exact amount more in all his goods! Surrreeee! Visit my website at http://www.saintgasoline.com if you like fart jokes, poop jokes, or jokes about other hilarious substances.