John Tierney on Drugs

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney on other issues. Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001) Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999) Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998) Rated +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006) Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)

Niki Tsongas on Drugs

Democrat: Click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. No stance on record.

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Ogonowski on Drugs

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues. No stance on record.

Marty Meehan on Drugs

Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan on other issues. Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001) Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999) Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)

Joe Moakley on Drugs

Democrat (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)

Tom Birmingham on Drugs

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. No stance on record.

Paul Celucci on Drugs

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)

Chris Gabrieli on Drugs

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues. No stance on record.

Steve Grossman on Drugs

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)

Carla Howell on Drugs

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carla Howell on other issues. She’s the Peace candidate in the War on Drugs. (Apr 2000) Be scared of the Drug War more than scared of drugs. (Jan 2000)

Christy Mihos on Drugs

Former Independent Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues. Permit over-the-counter sale of needles. (Jul 2006)

Shannon O'Brien on Drugs

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues. No stance on record.

Mitt Romney on Drugs

Former Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. Mandatory sentence & higher penalty for repeat drunk driving. (Aug 2007) Combat the ruthless narco-terrorists in Colombia. (Jul 2007)

Jill Stein on Drugs

Green Challenger 2002: Click here for Jill Stein on other issues. No stance on record.

Jane Swift on Drugs

Former Republican: Click here for Jane Swift on other issues. No stance on record.

Warren Tolman on Drugs

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for Warren Tolman on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Weld on Drugs

Former Republican: Click here for Bill Weld on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Blute on Drugs

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Torkildsen on Drugs

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. No stance on record.

Robert Reich on Drugs

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)

Kerry Healey on Drugs

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. Mandatory reporting and tracking of overdose patients. (Jul 2005)

Tom Reilly on Drugs

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for Tom Reilly on other issues. No stance on record.

Grace Ross on Drugs

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for Grace Ross on other issues. No stance on record.

Kenneth Chase on Drugs

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. Mandatory jail for drugs; but medical marijuana ok. (Sep 2006)

Brian Macdonald on Drugs

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. Prohibition failed; legalize drugs like alcohol. (Feb 2006)

Kevin Scott on Drugs

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. Drug use is immoral. (Jan 2006) Less drug abuse means less crime. (Jan 2006) Sports “natural high” makes for less drug abuse. (Jan 2006)