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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Pete Buttigieg on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; IN Mayor:
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- Incarceration does more harm than dealing with addiction. (Feb 2020)
- Fewer arrests than US, but more black arrests for pot. (Feb 2020)
- Accountability for drug producers; treatment for users. (Feb 2020)
- Put boundaries on what phamra companies can do. (Feb 2020)
- Decriminalize and legalize marijuana. (May 2019)
- Marijuana is personal responsibility issue; move to legalize. (May 2019)
- Focus on opioid treatment options, not just defining problem. (Feb 2019)
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Daniel Coats on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Eric Holcomb on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Supports medical marijuana and industrial hemp. (Jul 2019)
- Attack epidemic with prevention, treatment & enforcement. (Jan 2017)
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Eddie Melton on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Allow some level of marijuana use, and recreational sales. (Dec 2019)
- Legalize and regulate medical & recreational cannabis. (Dec 2018)
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Woody Myers on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Allow some level of marijuana use; not recreational sales. (Dec 2019)
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Senate:
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Evan Bayh on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Brian Bosma on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Decriminalize marijuana; but no medicinal marijuana. (Nov 2012)
- Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. (Nov 2012)
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Mike Braun on Drugs
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Republican Candidate for Indiana U. S. Senator:
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- Marijuana use is about freedom of choice. (Nov 2018)
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Joe Donnelly on Drugs
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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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 D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Eric Holcomb on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Supports medical marijuana and industrial hemp. (Jul 2019)
- Attack epidemic with prevention, treatment & enforcement. (Jan 2017)
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Mark Hurt on Drugs
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Crack down on drug dealers. (Oct 2017)
- Tougher penalties on those dealing drugs. (Mar 2017)
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Luke Messer on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Todd Rokita on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Indiana U.S. Senator:
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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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Andrew Straw on Drugs
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Disability party candidate for Vermont House:
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- Complete legalization of marijuana at federal & state level. (Apr 2019)
- Marijuana is a medicine and nutritious. (Feb 2018)
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Marlin Stutzman on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Todd Young on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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House:
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Jim Baird on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Work with stakeholders to create drug treatment tactics. (Dec 2017)
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Jim Banks on Drugs
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Republican (District 3):
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- Opposes jail sentences for non-violent drug offenders. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Larry Bucshon 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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Andre Carson on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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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Trey Hollingsworth on Drugs
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Republican (District 9):
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- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Luke Messer on Drugs
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Republican (District 6):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Greg Pence on Drugs
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Republican (District 6):
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- Opposes medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
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Todd Rokita on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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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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Peter Visclosky on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (IN-1):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Jackie Walorski on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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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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Todd Young on Drugs
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Republican (District 9):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mitch Daniels on Drugs
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Republican IN Governor:
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- Alternative sentencing for marijuana possession. (Apr 2011)
- 1971: Arrested and convicted of drug use in college. (Feb 2011)
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John Gregg on Drugs
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Needle exchange helps stop HIV virus. (Sep 2015)
- Legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. (Sep 2015)
- Decriminalize marijuana; that's different than legalizing. (Sep 2015)
- Focus on serious crimes, not minor drug offenses. (Sep 2015)
- Study medical marijuana legalization before legalizing. (Jan 2014)
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Mike Pence on Drugs
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Republican Vice President:
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- Indiana will be tough on narcotics and drug dealers. (Jul 2016)
- Confront the growing epidemic of drug abuse. (Jan 2016)
- Signed legislation allowing needle exchange. (Sep 2015)
- Do not legalize: pot is a gateway drug. (Sep 2015)
- I don't support legalization of marijuana. (Feb 2014)
- 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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Daniel Coats on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Baron Hill on Drugs
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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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 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Susan Brooks on Drugs
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Republican (District 5):
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- 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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Marlin Stutzman on Drugs
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 3):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Joseph Kernan on Drugs
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| Former Democratic Governor (2003-2004):
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Frank O'Bannon on Drugs
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Former Democratic Governor (1997-2003):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Julia Carson on Drugs
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Former Dem. (Deceased 2008) (District 10):
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- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
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Lee Hamilton on Drugs
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| Democrat (Until 2004) (District 9):
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Baron Hill on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 9):
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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 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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John Hostettler on Drugs
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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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)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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John Myers on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 7):
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Mike Pence on Drugs
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Republican (Gov. run 2012) (District 6):
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- Indiana will be tough on narcotics and drug dealers. (Jul 2016)
- Confront the growing epidemic of drug abuse. (Jan 2016)
- Signed legislation allowing needle exchange. (Sep 2015)
- Do not legalize: pot is a gateway drug. (Sep 2015)
- I don't support legalization of marijuana. (Feb 2014)
- 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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Marvin Scott on Drugs
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Mandatory jail for selling drugs. (Jul 2004)
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Richard Behney on Drugs
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| 2010 Republican Challenger:
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Dan Burton on Drugs
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Republican Representative (IN-5):
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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 -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Steve Buyer on Drugs
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Republican Representative (IN-4):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- 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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Chris Chocola on Drugs
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| Republican (District 2):
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Joe Donnelly on Drugs
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Represenative (IN-2):
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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 D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Brad Ellsworth on Drugs
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Democrat:
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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)
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Brad Ellsworth on Drugs
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Democrat:
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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)
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John Hostettler on Drugs
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Republican (District 8):
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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)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Andrew Jacobs on Drugs
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Brian Kerns on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
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David McIntosh on Drugs
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| Republican (District 2):
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Steve Osborn on Drugs
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Decriminalize marijuana and allow medicinal prescriptions. (Aug 2006)
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Ed Pease on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Tim Roemer on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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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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Mike Sodrel on Drugs
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Mark Souder on Drugs
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Republican Representative (IN-3):
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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 YES on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Haneefah Abdul-Khaaliq on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Richard Lugar on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (IN):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Valerie McCray on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Richard Mourdock on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Enforce laws against dangerous and addictive substances. (Sep 2011)
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Frank Mrvan on Drugs
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| Democratic (District 1):
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Victoria Spartz on Drugs
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| Republican (District 5):
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