Minimum wage hike may propel Nebraska Democrats this November!!!

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.omaha.com/news/minimum-wage-hike-may-propel-nebraska-democrats/article_35447f0c-04b1-11e4-afcb-0017a43b2370.html

POSTED: SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014 12:30 AM
By Robynn Tysver / World-Herald staff writer

A minimum-wage hike initiative that appears poised to go on Nebraska’s fall ballot might be a perfect wedge issue for the state’s Democratic candidates.

It also will likely prompt more young and low-income workers to go to the polls, which could boost Democratic prospects.

“There are Democratic political operatives in this state who can’t wipe the smile off their face as they think about using this issue to turn out voters in the fall,” said Chris Peterson, a Republican political operative who has talked with a few Democrats about the issue. “They’re giddy about it. They couldn’t be happier.”

Several Democrats who spoke on the record were more circumspect. They acknowledged the ballot initiative would likely increase voter turnout among young voters — who are traditionally more Democratic — but they said there was no guarantee those voters would favor the Democratic slate.

From LBN this week: Petition drive to raise Nebraska's minimum wage has more than 130,000 signatures: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014839062

FULL story at link.