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Rocky Anderson on Drugs

Justice Party challenger for President; former mayor of Salt Lake City

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Opposes considering drug use immoral. (Feb 2012)
Treat drug abuse as a health matter, not a criminal matter. (Dec 2011)

Michele Bachmann on Drugs

Republican Representative (MN-6); 2011 GOP frontrunner

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High school: didn't drink; didn't smoke; didn't do drugs. (Nov 2011)
Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)

Joe Biden on Drugs

Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)

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1988: Crafted new law creating national Drug Czar. (Oct 2010)
1990 crime bill: tougher penalties for drug offenders. (Oct 2010)
Took lead on drug policy & narcotics control. (Nov 2007)
National ban on smoking would reduce chronic illnesses. (Sep 2007)
Absolutely do not lower drinking age from 21. (Sep 2007)
FactCheck: 40,000 babies with alcohol syndrome, not 300,000. (Sep 2007)
Increase penalties for dealing drugs near schools. (Sep 2007)
Most violent crime is related to drugs. (Jul 2007)
Divert drug offenders out of prison system. (Jun 2007)
Created nation�s Drug Czar Office & drug courts. (Dec 2006)
Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)

Jeb Bush on Drugs

Republican FL Governor; V.P. prospect

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Mandatory prison sentences for drug offenses. (Nov 2001)
Reduce drug use by 50% by prevention & enforcement. (Jul 1999)
More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)

Herman Cain on Drugs

Republican Businessman & Talk-Show Host; 2011 GOP frontrunner

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Illegal immigration exacerbates horrendous drug smuggling. (May 2011)

Hillary Clinton on Drugs

Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)

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Reduce sentencing disparity for crack, but not retroactively. (Dec 2007)
1969: held herself aloof from college drug counterculture. (Jul 2007)
Divert non-violent drug offenders away from prison. (Jun 2007)
Gov. Clinton implicated in his brother Roger�s drug arrest. (Feb 2004)
Address drug problem with treatment and special drug courts. (Oct 2000)
Ambiguous reports of 1960s college alcohol & drug use. (Aug 1999)
Involved parents most influential in reducing teen drug use. (Sep 1996)
End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)

Newt Gingrich on Drugs

Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House

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Marijuana legalization would tear America apart. (Apr 2011)
International drug traders use network for terrorist traffic. (Nov 2006)
Increase penalties for illegal drugs. (Nov 1998)
Drug-free society focuses on both drug supply & demand. (Jul 1998)
Admitted to smoking marijuana, coming of age in 1960s. (Jun 1995)

Virgil Goode on Drugs

Constitution Party presidential nominee; former Republican Representative (VA-5)

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Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Drugs

Former Republican AR Governor; possible draft candidate

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1999: doubled methamphetamine sentences. (Dec 2007)
More drug courts & rehab, instead of incarceration. (Sep 2007)
Drug education fails; drug punishment works. (Jun 2007)
Supports drug courts for non-violent drug offendors. (Jan 2007)
Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2002)
Treatment for drug use instead of incarceration. (Jan 2001)
Curb supply by eradication; change attitudes to curb demand. (Nov 1992)
More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)

Gary Johnson on Drugs

Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor

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75% of border violence with Mexico is due to drugs. (Jun 2011)
Marijuana is safer than alcohol. (Jun 2011)
Legalize marijuana instead of 1.8 million arrests and $70B. (May 2011)
Harm-reduction: health issue rather than criminal issue. (May 2011)
Drug policy today parallels Prohibition in the 1920's. (May 2011)
War on Drugs is a miserable failure; $6M for treatment. (Apr 2001)
Drug use is up despite $30B spending on War on Drugs. (Jan 2001)
Prescriptions for heroin & methadone at local pharmacy. (Jan 2001)
Allow medical marijuana and needle exchanges. (Jan 2001)
More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)

Barack Obama on Drugs

Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)

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Yes, he still smokes while President. (Jun 2009)
Look at needle exchange; and expand treatment. (Feb 2008)
Fight to rid our communities of meth. (Feb 2008)
Expand drug courts; help prisoners with substance abuse. (Feb 2008)
2001: questions harsh penalties for drug dealing. (Oct 2007)
Not first candidate to use drugs, but first honest about it. (Oct 2007)
Do not lower drinking age from 21 to 18. (Sep 2007)
Experimented with cocaine but turned down heroin. (Aug 2007)
A �secret smoker�, especially around reporters. (Aug 2007)
Smokes cigarettes now; smoked some pot in high school. (Feb 2007)
Admitted marijuana use in high school & college. (Jan 2007)
Deal with street-level drug dealing as minimum-wage affair. (Oct 2006)
Understand why youngsters want to use drugs. (Aug 1996)
End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)

Sarah Palin on Drugs

Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President

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1996: Allow Wasilla bars to stay open until 5 AM. (Sep 2011)
Rejected making Wasilla bars close earlier than 5 AM. (Sep 2008)
Highway fatalities down because of strict drunk driving laws. (Aug 2008)
Maintain alcohol sale database; bar giving alcohol to minors. (Jun 2007)
Questions cruise ship gambling, under casino gambling ban. (Oct 2006)
Opposes legalizing marijuana, but meth is greater threat. (Aug 2006)
Smoked marijuana when it was legal under Alaska law. (Aug 2006)
Top priorities include gangs & drugs; they harm family life. (Jul 2006)

Ron Paul on Drugs

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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Blacks disproportionately imprisoned for victimless crimes. (Jan 2012)
Cancel the drug war, and cancel its violence. (Nov 2011)
Our drug war is driving our immigration policy. (Sep 2011)
We don't need laws to tell us to not use heroin. (May 2011)
Drug War allows drug lords to make a lot more money. (Apr 2011)
Someday we'll wake up and end the Second Prohibition. (Apr 2011)
War on drugs is out of control; revert control to states. (Dec 2007)
Repeal most federal drug laws; blacks are treated unfairly. (Sep 2007)
Inner-city minorities are punished unfairly in war on drugs. (Sep 2007)
$500B on War on Drugs since 1970s has been a total failure. (Sep 2007)
Legalize industrial hemp. (Jan 2007)
Drug War fosters violence at home & breeds resentment abroad. (Oct 2001)
Societal inconsistency on alcohol contributes to drug use. (Dec 1987)
Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
Sponsored bill letting states legalize industrial hemp. (Apr 2009)

Buddy Roemer on Drugs

Former Governor (R-LA); frontrunner for AmericansElect presidential nomination

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$100,000 reward for convicting for harming DEA agents. (Apr 1985)
Legalize medical marijuana. (Apr 1985)

Mitt Romney on Drugs

Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent

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Opposes legalization of recreational or medical marijuana. (Apr 2011)
Mandatory sentence & higher penalty for repeat drunk driving. (Aug 2007)
Combat the ruthless narco-terrorists in Colombia. (Jul 2007)

Rick Santorum on Drugs

Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner

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Smoked pot in college, but knew it was wrong. (Mar 2011)
Kids living with married parents less likely to use drugs. (Apr 2006)
Bigger drug problem since welfare state started. (Jul 1996)
Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)

Jill Stein on Drugs

Green Party presidential nominee; Former Challenger for MA Governor

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I support legalization of marijuana. (Jan 2012)
Marijuana is dangerous because it's illegal, not vice-versa. (Dec 2011)
Bring marijuana sales under a legal regulatory framework. (Sep 2010)

Donald Trump on Drugs

2000 Reform Primary Challenger for President

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Legalize drugs and use tax revenue to fund drug education. (Apr 2011)
Never drinks, smokes, nor does drugs. (Feb 2011)
Fired Miss USA crown winner due to drug over-indulgence. (Dec 2006)
Never touched drugs, nor alcohol, tobacco, or coffee. (Jul 2000)

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