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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Charlie Crist on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Supports legalizing recreational marijuana. (May 2021)
- More penalties against drugs; more funds for enforcement. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Ron DeSantis on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- No recreational marijuana; let voters decide medical usage. (Oct 2018)
- 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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Nikki Fried on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Andrew Gillum on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor of Florida:
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- legalize marijuana, and tax it. (Oct 2018)
- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (Jun 2018)
- Focus on opioid epidemic as medical issue. (Jul 2017)
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Gwen Graham on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Philip Levine on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor of Florida:
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- Combat the opioid epidemic by expanding Medicaid. (Aug 2018)
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Wayne Messam on Drugs
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FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Let the states decide on legalizing marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Drug war has ruined thousands of lives. (Apr 2019)
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Bill Nelson on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (FL):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Adam Putnam on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-12):
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- Opposes marijuana legalization as a gateway drug. (Oct 2014)
- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Rick Scott on Drugs
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Republican Governor:
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- Legalized "Charlotte's Web" low-THC medical marijuana. (Aug 2014)
- OpEd: Requiring drug testing for welfare is unconstitutional. (Jan 2014)
- Random drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Drug courts & alternatives to incarceration. (Nov 2010)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Alexander Snitker on Drugs
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Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger:
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- No mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Aug 2010)
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Senate:
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Charlie Crist on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Supports legalizing recreational marijuana. (May 2021)
- More penalties against drugs; more funds for enforcement. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Ron DeSantis on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- No recreational marijuana; let voters decide medical usage. (Oct 2018)
- 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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Edward Janowski on Drugs
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Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator:
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- Ridiculous to consider marijuana a gateway drug. (Mar 2018)
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David Jolly on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Pam Keith on Drugs
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| Democratic Senate candidate:
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Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Random drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
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Patrick Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Let states decide marijuana legalization. (Oct 2016)
- Protect people complying with state marijuana laws from feds. (Jun 2016)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jun 2015)
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Bill Nelson on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (FL):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Marco Rubio on Drugs
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Republican Florida Senator:
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- Prove medical benefits to FDA before legalizing marijuana. (Oct 2016)
- Medical marijuana could be OK, but not recreational use. (Aug 2015)
- No responsible way to recreationally use marijuana. (May 2015)
- Legalizing would be a mistake; reduce sentences carefully. (Apr 2015)
- There is no responsible way to recreationally use marijuana. (May 2014)
- Enforce federal laws even where states have legalized pot. (May 2014)
- Enforce federal law even in states with legal pot. (May 2014)
- 1987: Brother-in-law imprisoned for drug conviction. (Jun 2012)
- 1986 brother-in-law's drug bust unexamined until 2011. (Jun 2012)
- Brother-in-law's trial prosecuted by House member's spouse. (Jun 2012)
- Teach students skills to avoid gangs, violence, & drugs. (Nov 2006)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Rick Scott on Drugs
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Republican Challenger for FL Senator:
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- Legalized "Charlotte's Web" low-THC medical marijuana. (Aug 2014)
- OpEd: Requiring drug testing for welfare is unconstitutional. (Jan 2014)
- Random drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Drug courts & alternatives to incarceration. (Nov 2010)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Gus Bilirakis on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Dan Bongino on Drugs
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| Republican (District 19):
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Corrine Brown on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-3):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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 +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Vern Buchanan on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Kathy Castor on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Curt Clawson on Drugs
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Republican (District 19):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Ander Crenshaw on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-4):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Charlie Crist on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Supports legalizing recreational marijuana. (May 2021)
- More penalties against drugs; more funds for enforcement. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Carlos Curbelo on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 26):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2017)
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Val Demings on Drugs
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Ted Deutch on Drugs
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Democrat (District 21):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Mario Diaz-Balart on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-25):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Neal Dunn on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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- Strongly opposes legalizing marijuana. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Lois Frankel on Drugs
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Democrat (District 22):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Matt Gaetz on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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- Relief for marijuana industry, including SBA assistance. (Apr 2019)
- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Strongly opposes legalizing marijuana. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Joe Garcia on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 26):
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Gwen Graham on Drugs
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Democratic House Member (District 2):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Alan Grayson on Drugs
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Exempt high-CBD/low-THC medical marijuana from Drug War. (Jun 2016)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Alcee Hastings on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-23):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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 +15 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Sponsored no federal enforcement against legal state marijuana. (May 2013)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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David Jolly on Drugs
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Republican (District 13):
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- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Al Lawson on Drugs
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Opposes jail sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Brian Mast on Drugs
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Republican (District 18):
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- Supports mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Kendrick Meek on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-17):
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- Rated -5 by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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John Mica on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-7):
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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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated -25 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Jeff Miller on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-1):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 26):
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Stephanie Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Rich Nugent on Drugs
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Republican (District 11):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bill Posey on Drugs
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Republican (District 8):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Francis Rooney on Drugs
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Republican (District 19):
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- Strongly opposes legalizing marijuana. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Tom Rooney on Drugs
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Republican (District 17):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-18):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES 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 "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% 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)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Dennis Ross on Drugs
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Republican (District 15):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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John Rutherford on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Opposes jail sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Donna Shalala on Drugs
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Democrat (District 27):
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- PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
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Darren Soto on Drugs
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Oppose mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Steve Southerland on Drugs
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| Republican (District 2):
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Ross Spano on Drugs
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| Republican (District 15):
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Greg Steube on Drugs
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Republican (District 17):
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- Reschedule marijuana to allow further research. (Sep 2019)
- Veterans who use marijuana are entitled to VA. (Apr 2019)
- Random drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
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Michael Waltz on Drugs
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| Republican (District 6):
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-20):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Dan Webster on Drugs
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| Republican (District 10):
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Frederica Wilson on Drugs
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Democrat (District 24):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Ted Yoho on Drugs
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Republican (District 3):
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- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Feb 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2017)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike Haridopolos on Drugs
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Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger:
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- Require random, mandatory drug testing of state employees. (Mar 2012)
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Augustus Invictus on Drugs
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Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017):
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- Abolishing the DEA is a start to end war on drugs. (Apr 2016)
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Ron DeSantis on Drugs
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6):
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- No recreational marijuana; let voters decide medical usage. (Oct 2018)
- 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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Patrick Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Let states decide marijuana legalization. (Oct 2016)
- Protect people complying with state marijuana laws from feds. (Jun 2016)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jun 2015)
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Trey Radel on Drugs
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Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19):
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- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Apr 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Apr 2013)
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Bill Young on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-10):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Jeb Bush on Drugs
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Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate:
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- Opposed medical marijuana on Florida ballot question. (Sep 2015)
- Smoked pot & drank alcohol in late 1960s high school. (Feb 2015)
- My high school drug use was "stupid" and "wrong". (Feb 2015)
- No medical marijuana; it's just a guise toward legalization. (Aug 2014)
- Illegal drugs moving over US-Mexico border has intensified. (Mar 2013)
- Deploy military on both sides of the US-Mexican border. (Mar 2013)
- Funding to reduce teen substance abuse and tobacco use. (Mar 2004)
- Create a prescription drug tracking system to prevent abuse. (Mar 2004)
- Opposed treatment instead of jail for nonviolent drug users. (Sep 2002)
- Mandatory prison sentences for drug offenses. (Nov 2001)
- Reduce drug use by 50% by prevention & enforcement. (Jul 1999)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Bill McBride on Drugs
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| Former Democrat Challenger (2002):
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Janet Reno on Drugs
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y:
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- Do more for early intervention, as well as street work. (Mar 1993)
- Created Drug Courts to give first offenders a second chance. (Jun 1989)
- No mandatory drug sentences unless more prisons built. (Oct 1986)
- Undercover cocaine investigations despite DEA protests. (Jul 1979)
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Michael Bilirakis on Drugs
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Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Charles Canady on Drugs
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Former GOP (District 12):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Betty Castor on Drugs
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| 2004 former Democratic Challenger:
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Peter Deutsch on Drugs
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Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.:
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- Voted YES 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)
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Peter Deutsch on Drugs
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20):
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- Voted YES 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)
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Tillie Fowler on Drugs
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Former GOP (District 4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Porter Goss on Drugs
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 14):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Bob Graham on Drugs
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Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004:
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Katherine Harris on Drugs
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| Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative:
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Katherine Harris on Drugs
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| Republican (until 2007) (District 13):
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Connie Mack on Drugs
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Former Republican Senator (until 2000):
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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)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Bill McCollum on Drugs
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Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.:
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Bill McCollum on Drugs
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Republican (Until 2001) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Carrie Meek on Drugs
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Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Bob Smith on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002):
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- Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it. (Mar 2010)
- Unhealthy pleasures should be decided by individuals. (Aug 1999)
- More penalties & drug testing, more education & treatment. (Jul 1996)
- 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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Karen Thurman on Drugs
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Former Democrat (District 5):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Sandy Adams on Drugs
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| Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24):
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Allen Boyd on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-2):
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- Voted YES 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 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 "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Dennis Bradley on Drugs
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2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger:
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- Summary execution good; legalization and state sale better. (Mar 2010)
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Ginny Brown-Waite on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-5):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Jim Davis on Drugs
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Voted YES 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)
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Bernard DeCastro on Drugs
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2010 Constitution Party Challenger:
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- Convicted of drug related crimes & pardoned after 10 years. (Jun 2009)
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Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-21):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES 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 "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Tom Feeney on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-24):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Mark Foley on Drugs
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Republican (District 16):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
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Jeff Greene on Drugs
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| 2010 Democratic challenger:
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Harry Johnston on Drugs
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| Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7):
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Ric Keller on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-8):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Ron Klein on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Suzanne Kosmas on Drugs
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| Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24):
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George LeMieux on Drugs
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| 2012 Republican Primary Challenger:
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Connie Mack IV on Drugs
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Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Tim Mahoney on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
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Mel Martinez on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.:
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- More border security against illegal drugs. (Oct 2004)
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Kendrick Meek on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-17):
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- Rated -5 by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Dan Miller on Drugs
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Republican (retired) (District 13):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Adam Putnam on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-12):
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- Opposes marijuana legalization as a gateway drug. (Oct 2014)
- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Joe Scarborough on Drugs
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| Republican (District 1):
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Clay Shaw on Drugs
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Republican (District 22):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Alexander Snitker on Drugs
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2010 Libertarian challenger:
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- No mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Aug 2010)
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Cliff Stearns on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-6):
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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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Dave Weldon on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-15):
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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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Robert Wexler on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (FL-19):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Kat Cammack on Drugs
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| Republican (District 3):
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Val Demings on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Byron Donalds on Drugs
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| Republican (District 19):
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Scott Franklin on Drugs
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| Republican (District 15):
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Carlos Gimenez on Drugs
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| Republican (District 26):
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Alan Grayson on Drugs
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Exempt high-CBD/low-THC medical marijuana from Drug War. (Jun 2016)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Connie Mack IV on Drugs
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Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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David Rivera on Drugs
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| Republican (District 25):
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Maria Elvira Salazar on Drugs
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Republican (District 27):
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- Secure the Mexican border against drug smugglers. (Sep 2018)
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Dave Weldon on Drugs
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Republican Representative (FL-15):
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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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Allen West on Drugs
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Republican (District 22):
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- No drugs; no drink; just Marine Corps. (Apr 2012)
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