The more I learn about Romney, the more I see him as a run of the mill liberal.
Washington State indexed by union backed initiative about 7 years ago. It is based on cost of living in Seattle, the highest in the state. $ 9.04 / hour is the 2012 minimum wage, up $0.30 from last year. It destroys small businesses. The unions pushed this POS because they get an unnegotiated raise as their wages are based on a rate above the minimum wage.