2018 FL Governor's race: on Drugs


Andrew Gillum: legalize marijuana, and tax it

Q: Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Ron DeSantis (R): No. Opposes recreational use. Will implement will of the voters on medical.

Andrew Gillum (D): Yes. "Legalize it. Tax it. Use the revenues to fix Florida's public schools."

Source: CampusElect.org Issue Guide on 2018 Florida Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Ron DeSantis: No recreational marijuana; let voters decide medical usage

Q: Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Ron DeSantis (R): No. Opposes recreational use. Will implement will of the voters on medical.

Andrew Gillum (D): Yes. "Legalize it. Tax it. Use the revenues to fix Florida's public schools."

Source: CampusElect.org Issue Guide on 2018 Florida Governor race Oct 9, 2018

Philip Levine: Combat the opioid epidemic by expanding Medicaid

Too many lives are claimed by these deadly drugs. One of the most effective ways to combat the opioid epidemic: expand Medicaid [which facilitates opioid treatment and medication].. If I'm honored to be elected Governor, that's exactly what we'll do here in Florida. We must take care of our people.
Source: Twitter posting on 2018 Florida Gubernatorial race Aug 12, 2018

Andrew Gillum: Marijuana isn't a gateway drug

Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Marijuana is a gateway drug"?

A: Oppose--Mayor Gillum believes that we need to legalize marijuana and end the harsh penalties for low-level possession. He wants to invest that revenue in our public schools, students, and teachers, including a pay raise for all public school teachers and staff.

Source: OnTheIssues interview of 2018 Florida Governor candidate Jun 15, 2018

Andrew Gillum: Focus on opioid epidemic as medical issue

Comprehensively attack the opioid crisis is part of my plan for Floridians' health care by creating a statewide task force of law enforcement, first responders, and mental health and patient advocates. Restore the $11 million cut in state mental health funding, create opioid intervention courts, and work with our Congressional delegation to secure more federal funding. We cannot repeat the mistakes of the past in addressing this deadly drug crisis.
Source: Florida Politics op-ed for 2018 Florida gubernatorial race Jul 27, 2017

Adam Putnam: Opposes marijuana legalization as a gateway drug

Putnam said, "The legalization of marijuana has the potential to destroy Florida's sterling reputation as a family-friendly and business-friendly state. Not only does this poorly written amendment give anyone with as much as a headache access to this gateway drug, the legalization of marijuana would severely impact businesses. As we are making our way out of the recession, the last thing we need is to create a climate that will decrease productivity and increase risk for businesses."
Source: FLchamber.com on 2018 Florida gubernatorial race Oct 1, 2014

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Candidates and political leaders on Drugs:

Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:
GA:Chambliss(R)
IA:Harkin(D)
MI:Levin(D)
MT:Baucus(D)
NE:Johanns(R)
OK:Coburn(R)
SD:Johnson(D)
WV:Rockefeller(D)

Resigned from 113th House:
AL-1:Jo Bonner(R)
FL-19:Trey Radel(R)
LA-5:Rod Alexander(R)
MA-5:Ed Markey(D)
MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R)
NC-12:Melvin Watt(D)
SC-1:Tim Scott(R) 		Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:
AR-4:Tom Cotton(R)
GA-1:Jack Kingston(R)
GA-10:Paul Broun(R)
GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R)
HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D)
IA-1:Bruce Braley(D)
LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R)
ME-2:Mike Michaud(D)
MI-14:Gary Peters(D)
MT-0:Steve Daines(R)
OK-5:James Lankford(R)
PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D)
TX-36:Steve Stockman(R)
WV-2:Shelley Capito(R) 		Retired House as of Jan. 2015:
AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R)
AR-2:Tim Griffin(R)
CA-11:George Miller(D)
CA-25:Howard McKeon(R)
CA-33:Henry Waxman(D)
CA-45:John Campbell(R)
IA-3:Tom Latham(R)
MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R)
NC-6:Howard Coble(R)
NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D)
NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R)
NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D)
NY-21:Bill Owens(D)
PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R)
UT-4:Jim Matheson(D)
VA-8:Jim Moran(D)
VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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