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Florida Gov. Candidates Can't Name State Minimum Wage

Florida Gov. Candidates Can't Name State Minimum Wage

During a CNN debate on Monday night, Florida's gubernatorial candidates couldn't correctly name their state's minimum wage. Both Rick Scott (R) and Alex Sink (D) agreed that the wage floor was $7.55, 30 cents more than the actual rate of $7.25.

The moderator did not ask if either candidate advocates raising the minimum wage, which would have been an appropriate follow up considering they both did in their response:

(H/T: Huffington Post)

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Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.
Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl

Jonathon M. Seidl is a former managing editor of Blaze News and a best-selling author and speaker. His next book, “Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic,” will be released on October 7, 2025.

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