Minimum-Wage Haters: 11 People Who Have Spoken Out Against The Law

11 People Who Hate The Minimum Wage
FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2012 file photo, Rep Michele Bachman, R-Minn. speaks in Tampa, Fla. New campaign finance reports released Dec. 6, 2012 show the Minnesota congresswoman repaid more than $750,000 in presidential campaign debt by transferring it from her congressional account. More than $500,000 of that was shipped over between late October and late November. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2012 file photo, Rep Michele Bachman, R-Minn. speaks in Tampa, Fla. New campaign finance reports released Dec. 6, 2012 show the Minnesota congresswoman repaid more than $750,000 in presidential campaign debt by transferring it from her congressional account. More than $500,000 of that was shipped over between late October and late November. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Many have praised President Obama's call to increase the federal minimum wage, saying it would help working-class families make ends meet and could possibly have a ripple effect that would increase wages across the board.

But the proposal is likely to be met by fierce opposition from Republican lawmakers and business groups, arguing that a boost in the minimum wage will force businesses to cut back, putting job growth at risk.

Here are 11 minimum wage haters:

Herman Cain

People Who Hate The Minimum Wage

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