A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes

A Billionaire, Some Millionaires, and a No-Show Senator Debate How Best to Block Wage Hikes   Fast-food workers were on the streets asking for wage hikes and union rights, but the candidates spoke to the billionaire class.   JOHN NICHOLS

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