Survey of Gubernatorial campaign websites, 2001-2009: on Drugs
Bob McDonnell:
Mandatory minimum sentences for career drug dealers
McDonnell will work closely with our local public safety leaders to ensure that they have the resources they need to protect our families and our children:- Cracking down on career drug dealers by proposing tougher mandatory minimum sentences for
repeat offenders
- Breaking the cycle of addiction by supporting and encouraging the use of drug treatment court programs
- Increasing mandatory fees for convicted criminals
- Strengthening the juvenile justice system.
Source: 2009 VA Gubernatorial campaign site, bobmcdonnell.com
Nov 3, 2009
Creigh Deeds:
Make combating methamphetamines a top priority
When home-grown methamphetamine labs were wreaking havoc on our communities--Sen. Deeds didn't just speak up; he took action. This terrible drug, and the devastating consequences of making it in homes, was spreading around the Commonwealth. Law
enforcement experts told Deeds that one in six home meth labs explode or catch fire. Even labs that don't have accidents leave a toxic residue that sickens families--especially children--for years after these illegal drug makers have moved on.
This is why Sen. Deeds made combating methamphetamines a top priority. While it is commonplace these days to look for your cold or allergy medicine behind the counter at your local drug store, it took real leadership to change the laws that allowed home
methamphetamine labs to produce their poison. Deeds passed the legislation requiring that over-the-counter drugs used by illegal drug makers to manufacture meth be taken off the shelf and put behind the counter.
Source: 2009 Gubernatorial campaign website www.deedsforvirginia.com
Jul 21, 2009
Bill Ritter:
Fight meth & dealers; treat drug abusers
In 1994, Colorado’s first drug court opened, to address the root cause of some defendants’ crime--substance abuse--while holding those defendants strictly accountable during treatment. As Governor, I will continue to support affordable, tough and proven
substance abuse treatment options for deserving substance abusers, but not for manufacturers or dealers. Additionally, I will continue to fight the manufacture of methamphetamine, which directly threatens the health and safety of us all.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, ritterforgovernor.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Brad Henry:
National model in the war in methamphetamine
In 2004, the governor approved a law that would soon become a national model in the war in methamphetamine. By restricting over-the-counter sales of a key meth ingredient, pseudoephdrine, Gov. Henry helped shut down clandestine meth labs across the state
Because of its high success rate, dozens of other states and the federal government copied Oklahoma’s law, which was also won praise from the US drug czar.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, henryforgovernor.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Jennifer Granholm:
Tougher penalties for drug dealers; more tools against meth
Governor Granholm signed legislation creating tougher penalties for drug dealers, including life imprisonment for drug dealers whose products cause death.
The Governor also signed a seven-bill package to give law enforcement better tools to address the rapid spread of methamphetamine.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, granholmforgov.com
Nov 7, 2006
Jerry Brady:
Cannot just throw people in jail for drugs; more treatment
We are doing a poor job at rehabilitation, especially in regards to drug treatment. Jerry Brady is an advocate of treatment centers in prisons. We can’t simply throw more and more people into jail, where they are exposed to even more drugs.
We need drug treatment centers in our prisons now. Jerry believes that by strengthening our education system, from early childhood straight through college, we will cut down on crime and prison populations.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, bradyforidaho.org
Nov 7, 2006
John Lynch:
30 years for manufacturers of meth
Under John Lynch, New Hampshire has taken action to prevent crystal meth, a horribly addictive drug, from gaining an even bigger foothold in New Hampshire.
New laws call for sentences of up to 30 years for manufacturers of meth; protect children and incapacitated adults exposed to meth; and require offenders to be held financially responsible for the expensive environmental cleanups of meth labs.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website johnlynch06.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Kathleen Sebelius:
Vigilant in war against dangerous methamphetamine
Like so many Midwestern states, Kansas has been vigilant in the war against dangerous methamphetamine that threatens our children and schools, families and communities.
Kathleen Sebelius helped pass legislation making it harder for meth producers to obtain from grocery stores and retail outlets the chemicals necessary to produce their deadly drug.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign site www.ksgovernor.com “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Mike Rounds:
Never send the message that marijuana is OK
On Initiated Measure #4 Medical Marijuana: “Personally, I will vote NO on this proposal because marijuana leads to more dangerous drug abuse.
Many crimes, some of them violent, are committed by drug abusers. Also, we should never send the message to our young people that marijuana is OK -- in any way, shape or form.”
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, roundsforgov.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Phil Bredesen:
Proliferation of meth is one of the most serious threats
Attacking methamphetamine manufacturing and abuse: I believe the proliferation of meth is one of the most serious threats facing rural, urban and suburban Tennessee. I’m proud to report that our comprehensive
Meth-Free Tennessee Initiative has cut the number of toxic meth labs in our state by 50% since March 2005. We’re continuing the fight against meth with education and enforcement programs.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, bredesen.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Sonny Perdue:
Combat the methamphetamine crisis
The methamphetamine crisis spreading through our state takes a terrible toll in lives ruined and lives lost. It is a threat to families and a corrosive influence eating away at our communities. Sonny has been leading Georgia’s fight to combat meth.
Sonny passed a law that strengthened criminal penalties for the manufacture, transfer and possession of methamphetamine and criminalized the transport of materials used in its illegal production. The following year, he stiffened penalties.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.votesonny.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Ted Kulongoski:
Make Oregon one of the toughest places to produce Meth
Governor Ted Kulongoski signed Legislation to make Oregon one of the toughest places to produce Meth in the Nation.. The Legislation will not only make it hard to get the key ingredient that produces Meth but it will also increase the penalties for those
who produce Meth. The Legislation not only allocates money for the tougher sentences but also allocates money for special drug courts and treatment options.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.tedforgov.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Tim Pawlenty:
Tougher penalties for meth offenders
Proposed and signed the most comprehensive crime bill in modern Minnesota history, including: - Tougher penalties for meth offenders, more resources to enforce meth laws and aggressive restrictions on methamphetamine-making materials plus
strict new standards to clean up meth sites.
- Combined and strengthened the Gang and Drug Strike Forces.
- Introduced America’s most secure, tamper-resistant driver’s licenses.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial website, www.timpawlenty.com, “Issues”
Nov 7, 2006
Christy Mihos:
Permit over-the-counter sale of needles
Christy supports legislation permitting the over-the-counter sale of needles to curb the spread of disease.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, www.christy2006.com
Jul 16, 2006
Haley Barbour:
Wrong time to cut drug enforcement spending
Over the last three years state drug enforcement spending has been cut 36% at a time when an epidemic of crystal meth crime has broken out around the state.
Source: 2006 Gubernatorial campaign website, haleybarbour.com
Jan 28, 2006
Tim Kaine:
Anti-drug and anti-gang units in State Police
Tim Kaine supports giving the State Police the resources they need to combat gang violence, drug dealers and terrorism. As Governor, Kaine would expand the Virginia State Police’s Counter-Terrorism and Criminal Interdiction Units to fight gang and
drug activity in local communities and investigate and interrupt terrorist cells. The State Police have highly trained specialists, but they also split their time between special assignments and regular highway patrol duties.
These specially trained officers are the ones working with localities in task forces that fight gangs and drug rings and we rely heavily upon them to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism.
While they are always ready to take on special projects, they leave holes when they are pulled off to serve on task forces. The State Police should have sufficient manpower to have both full-time specialists and a strong regular force.
Source: 2005 Gubernatorial campaign website kaine2005.org, “Issues”
Nov 8, 2005
Linda Lingle:
Addicts get treatment; dealers & repeat users get jail
Simple users, or addicts, should receive treatment. Drug dealers should be sent to jail. First time offenders for possession should be diverted to a treatment program with mandatory jail time as the alternative if they refuse treatment.
Repeat offenders and those who fail treatment should get a mandatory prison term.
Source: 2002 Gubernatorial campaign website, LindaLingle.com
Oct 10, 2002
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