2018 MN Governor's race: on Drugs

Jeff Johnson: Medical marijuana ok but not recreational

Jeff Johnson (R): Supports medical marijuana but opposed to legalizing recreational.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Supports full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana for adults.

Tim Walz: Full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana

Jeff Johnson (R): Supports medical marijuana but opposed to legalizing recreational.

Tim Walz (D): Yes. Supports full legalization of medical and recreational marijuana for adults.

Lori Swanson: Joined with other AG's to investigate opioid manufacturers

The USA has less than 5% of the world's population but uses 80% of the world's prescription opioid painkillers.˙People who abuse prescription painkillers often turn to street heroin because of its lower cost.˙I have joined with a number of other AG's in an investigation into the potential legal culpability of pharmaceutical manufacturers in the marketing and sale of opioid prescription painkillers.

Tina Liebling: War on drugs failed; end prohibition & use pot responsibly

Cannabis is not harmless, but prohibition of cannabis has not worked and has also caused many unintended, harmful consequences. Minnesotans spend perhaps $700 million per year on illegal cannabis, which they buy without knowing the purity of what they buy. Cannabis prohibition also contributes to racial disparities in our state as it fills expensive prison beds with people who do not belong there. Without prohibition we could do a better job keeping cannabis away from children and educating our population on how to use it responsibly and with regard to the rights of others.

Minnesotans should have the opportunity to decide whether to legalize personal use of cannabis under a careful system of regulation and taxation. Law enforcement should have a voice on drug policy, but never a veto.