McConnell wants to keep people in poverty . It's time democrats steer their ship and let the repugnants whine. Also a hike to 15 dollars an hour will results in millions of dollars flowing into the economy. It would save people nationwide from being forced out into the street as well as infusing small businesses with a shot of cash for small businesses which could save millions of them. Businesses will see a permanent infusion of cash. Raising the minimum wage means less money that the government has to give businesses to prevent them from going under. A living wage means that people will be able to buy things and perhaps save some money which will reduce the number of people that will need help when they reach retirement age. Its time to invest in people. We have always invested in people but now the repugnants want to become millionaires by doing what they are told to do by the rich people in this country.