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February 18th, 2014
09:35 PM ET
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Jones calls out Ted Nugent over "racist" comments

On Crossfire, Van Jones responds to Ted Nugent's controversial comments about President Obama in which he refers to him as a "subhuman mongrel."

Does raising the minimum wage cost jobs?
Van Jones and S.E. Cupp debate the Democrats' plan to raise the minimum wage and whether or not it will cost the U.S. jobs.

Dean: I'm not gambling with 16.5 million people
S.E. Cupp suggests that raising the minimum wage would be gambling with the U.S. economy, Gov. Dean responds.

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Warning on minimum wage
February 18th, 2014
05:49 PM ET
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Warning on minimum wage

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that gradually raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour would reduce total employment by about 500,000 workers.

But Republicans and Democrats reacted with lightning speed and polarizing conclusions to the report. Which side is right?

In the Crossfire tonight, Former Democratic Party Chair Howard Dean and former Maryland Governor Bob Erlich join Van Jones and S.E. Cupp to debate.

We want you to weigh in on Today's Fireback question: Do you think raising the minimum wage would cost jobs?

Vote by tweeting Yes or No using #Crossfire or comment on our Facebook post. View results below or through our Poptip results page.

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