You're to the right of Hobby Lobby if you don't support…
“You're to the right of Hobby Lobby if you don't support $15. Hobby Lobby recognized that you got to pay people $15 an hour. So if Hobby Lobby gets it, and you don't as a Democrat, what's your problem, you know?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker argues that opposing a $15 minimum wage is inconsistent if one supports a company that already pays that wage, highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Opposing $15 wage seems hypocritical if you support firms paying it.
Check consistency between your policies and actions.
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When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- campaign messaging
- public statements
- voter persuasion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it fair to equate personal voting choices with corporate wage policies?
- How do you reconcile policy positions with real‑world business practices?
Critics may argue the comparison oversimplifies complex economic impacts.