Sharon Hansen on Jobs

No minimum wage; & no set pay based on gender

Libertarian Sharon Hansen said she opposes raising the minimum wage and that employers should be free to set workers' pay without regard to gender.

Durbin favors gradual increases over two years until the hourly minimum hits $10.10. Durbin says an increase would inject money into the economy, fueling demand for goods & services and creating 85,000 jobs.

Oberweis' campaign points to a CBO report which found that most low-wage workers would receive higher pay under the proposal but that total employment would be reduced by about 500,000 workers.