Christie vetoes $15 an hour minimum wage bill pushed by N.J. Democrats

[Eugene]

Source: NJ.com

Christie vetoes $15 an hour minimum wage bill pushed by N.J. Democrats

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on August 30, 2016 at 11:14 AM, updated August 30, 2016 at 4:44 PM

PENNINGTON — Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday vetoed a proposal to boost New Jersey's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

The Republican governor visited a Pennington grocery store to make remarks and announce the veto of the legislation. It's the second time during his time as governor that Christie rejected a minimum wage hike sent to him by the state's Democratic-controlled Legislature.

The move was met with outrage by Democratic-leaning groups.

Christie also argued more employees would be replaced by automated kiosks at small businesses if the state hikes its minimum wage.

"That's the way of the future if we continue to do this really radical increase with the minimum wage," Christie said.

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[Sherman A1]

1. I would encourage the Governor

to try to live on the current minimum wage and see just how much of a challenge it is. Automation will take place with or without the increase should it ever become reality, so his opposition holds no water.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

2. Reminds me of the GOP opposition to a minimum wage increase...

... under Clinton. It was supposed to crash the economy. We all know what actually happened.

[marble falls]

3. If he weren't unpopular before, this sure won't help. If small busuinesses can't "afford" a minimum

wage of $15.00, they can't afford automated kiosks.

[bigdarryl]

4. I can't wait until this fat fuck is out of office in my state

[mdbl]

5. He's just afraid his hamburgers will cost a little bit more

He won't be able to consume as many.

[Funtatlaguy]

6. Enjoy

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[mdbl]

7. I'll bet Christie wouldn't pay him a decent wage either