Hiatt, the former Stride Rite chairman, has witnessed at first hand the difference between Obama and Bill Clinton.

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The Obama administration points to companies such as Costco, Wal-Mart and Stride Rite that have supported past minimum wage increases.

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Jules started her career as industrial designer for technology companies, and was subsequently a senior executive for large brands such as Keds, Stride Rite and Playskool.

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