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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mark Begich on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Prevent youth from trying the deadly drug methamphetamine. (Jul 2008)
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Mike Chenault on Drugs
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| Republican Candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Mike Dunleavy on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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- Marijuana is legal, but regulate it very heavily. (Jul 2019)
- More enforcement but also more drug treatment. (Jan 2019)
- Comprehensive approach including prosecution & interdiction. (Aug 2018)
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Charlie Huggins on Drugs
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| Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Sean Parnell on Drugs
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| Republican Governor:
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Mead Treadwell on Drugs
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Bill Walker on Drugs
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Independent Governor:
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- Let states continue to experiment with pot. (Aug 2017)
- Misuse of alcohol and drugs contribute to child abuse. (Nov 2014)
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Senate:
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Edgar Blatchford on Drugs
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Al Gross on Drugs
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| Independent 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Thomas Lamb on Drugs
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Ray Metcalfe on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- End the war on drugs. (Nov 2008)
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Joe Miller on Drugs
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Challenger and previous Republican Nominee:
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- Mandatory prison for drugs, with substance-abuse treatment. (Sep 2010)
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Cean Stevens on Drugs
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Repeal all drug laws creating "crimes" without victims. (May 2016)
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Dan Sullivan on Drugs
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Republican Senator:
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- Supports legalized marijuana and leaving decision to states. (Jul 2019)
- Co-sponsored SAFE Banking Act for cannabis businesses. (Jun 2019)
- Opposed pot legalization; but willing to support voter will. (Mar 2019)
- Co-sponsored bill directing VA to research medical marijuana. (Jan 2019)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
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Mead Treadwell on Drugs
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| Republican Challenger:
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Don Young on Drugs
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Republican Representative (AK-At-Large):
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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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -25 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Sponsored no federal enforcement against legal state marijuana. (Apr 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jul 2013)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Frank Murkowski on Drugs
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Tony Knowles on Drugs
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Right to privacy protects marijuana protection. (Aug 2006)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
- States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)
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Sarah Palin on Drugs
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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)
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Jim Sykes on Drugs
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2004 former Green challenger:
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- Eliminate funding for the war on drugs. (Jul 2002)
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Frank Vondersaar on Drugs
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Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary):
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- Drug use morality depends on circumstances. (May 2010)
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Dave Cuddy on Drugs
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| Republican challenger:
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Scott McAdams on Drugs
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| 2010 Democratic Challenger:
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Frank Murkowski on Drugs
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Rick Sikma on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Zero Tolerance on drug laws. (Jun 2008)
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Ted Stevens on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (AK):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Sponsored bill on drug testing for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Mark Begich on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Prevent youth from trying the deadly drug methamphetamine. (Jul 2008)
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Lisa Murkowski on Drugs
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Independent Sr Senator (AK):
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- Legalizing recreational marijuana is public health risk. (Oct 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Kelly Tshibaka on Drugs
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| Republican Challenger:
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Vic Vickers on Drugs
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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