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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danielle Allen on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Charlie Baker on Drugs
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Republican Governor:
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- Led the nation in responding to warning signs for vaping. (Jan 2020)
- Four pillars: prevention, education, treatment and recovery. (Jan 2019)
- Reduce opioid prescribing and drive Fentanyl off our streets. (Jan 2018)
- Opposed legalizing marijuana, but implemented it once passed. (Oct 2017)
- Legal marijuana sales in Massachusetts by 2020. (Jul 2017)
- Don't legalize marijuana: it's unsafe & lowers IQ in kids. (Mar 2016)
- Vigorously oppose recreational marijuana but medical pot ok. (Nov 2014)
- Get dispensaries open for medical marijuana. (Nov 2014)
- Alternative incarceration & treat non-violent offenders. (Sep 2014)
- Repeal mandatory minimum sentencing laws for drug offenses. (Sep 2014)
- I've smoked pot many times, but legalizing is a bad idea. (Sep 2014)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Don Berwick on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Rollout of medical marijuana was a management fiasco. (Jun 2014)
- Substance abuse treatment instead of incarceration. (Feb 2014)
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Sonia Chang-Diaz on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Martha Coakley on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger :
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- Deport illegal aliens who are drug dealers. (Nov 2009)
- Prosecuted marijuana case for growing 100 lbs hydroponically. (Jul 2009)
- Prosecuted cocaine trafficking cases. (Jun 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Voted NO on recreational marijuana. (Jun 2017)
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Ben Downing on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Jay Gonzalez on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Support addicts and get them on a path to recovery. (Apr 2017)
- Ok to tweak marijuana law, but the people have spoken. (Apr 2017)
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Jesse Gordon on Drugs
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Editor-in-chief, OnTheIssues.org:
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- Legalize medical marijuana. (Aug 2000)
- Replace hypocrisy of drug prohibition with common sense. (May 2000)
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Lawrence Lessig on Drugs
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Democrat for President:
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- War on Drugs is most self-destructive war in U.S. history. (Oct 2015)
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Bob Massie on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Massachusetts Governor:
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- End mandatory minimums for low level drug offenses. (Dec 2017)
- Supports legal marijuana from local businesses. (May 2017)
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Tom Menino on Drugs
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Mayor of Boston:
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- Supporter of needle exchange programs. (Dec 2005)
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Seth Moulton on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Legalize marijuana, but no expungement. (Jul 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Fewer drug-based convictions; decreased drug offenses. (Sep 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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Deval Patrick on Drugs
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Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender:
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- 2012: As governor, opposed pot decriminalization. (Nov 2019)
- Warehousing non-violent offenders is a costly policy failure. (Jan 2012)
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Karyn Polito on Drugs
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Eleventh Worcester Republican (MA State Rep):
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- Voted NO on earmark for women's substance abuse program. (Feb 2004)
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Richard Tisei on Drugs
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| Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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Marty Walsh on Drugs
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Secretary of Labor:
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- Don't legalize marijuana: it's unsafe & lowers IQ in kids. (Mar 2016)
- Create an Office of Addiction Recovery Services. (Nov 2013)
- Voted NO on earmark for women's substance abuse program. (Feb 2004)
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Setti Warren on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- End mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes. (Dec 2017)
- Combat opioid addiction by funding treatment. (Dec 2017)
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Dan Wolf on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Senate:
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Shiva Ayyadurai on Drugs
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| Republican for Massachusetts U.S. Senator (withdrew):
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Martha Coakley on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Deport illegal aliens who are drug dealers. (Nov 2009)
- Prosecuted marijuana case for growing 100 lbs hydroponically. (Jul 2009)
- Prosecuted cocaine trafficking cases. (Jun 2009)
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Geoff Diehl on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Voted NO on recreational marijuana. (Jun 2017)
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Gabriel Gomez on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Federal medical marijuana OK; leave the rest to states. (Jun 2013)
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Brian Herr on Drugs
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Joe Kennedy III on Drugs
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Concerns with marijuana legalization: take a deep breath. (Mar 2018)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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John Kingston on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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- Focus on opioid crisis instead of divisive rhetoric. (Feb 2018)
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Beth Lindstrom on Drugs
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| Republican candidate for Massachusetts U.S. Senator:
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Shannon Liss-Riordan on Drugs
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Ed Markey on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Supports medical marijuana & marijuana banking. (Jul 2019)
- 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 +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C+ by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Kevin O`Connor on Drugs
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Bruce Skarin on Drugs
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Independent Challenger:
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- War on drugs creates more problems than it solves. (Mar 2014)
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Heidi Wellman on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Massachusetts U. S. Senator:
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- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (Mar 2018)
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Michael Capuano on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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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)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (May 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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Katherine Clark on Drugs
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Democrat (District 5):
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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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Bill Keating on Drugs
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Democrat (District 9):
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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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Joe Kennedy III on Drugs
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Concerns with marijuana legalization: take a deep breath. (Mar 2018)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Jim McGovern on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-3):
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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 NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Expunge records for first drug offenders after probation. (Jul 2011)
- 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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Seth Moulton on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MA Rep.:
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- Legalize marijuana, but no expungement. (Jul 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Fewer drug-based convictions; decreased drug offenses. (Sep 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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Richard Neal on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-2):
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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 +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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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Ayanna Pressley on Drugs
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Democrat (District 7):
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- When pot is legalized, licensing needs to be fair. (Jul 2017)
- PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
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John Tierney on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-6):
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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 +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Richard Tisei on Drugs
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| Middlesex & Essex Republican (MA Senate):
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Lori Trahan on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Substance abuse culture must change: promote rehabilitation. (Oct 2018)
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Niki Tsongas on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Grossman on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)
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Warren Tolman on Drugs
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2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor:
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- Lead fight to repeal mandatory minimum drug sentencing laws. (Sep 2014)
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Bill Weld on Drugs
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Republican presidential primary challenger:
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- On board of cannabis company; supported medical marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Accept benefits of cannabis; allow vets and seniors to use. (Feb 2019)
- Tighten opioid prescription rules to keep them off streets. (Jul 2016)
- 100 million Americans who've smoked dope are not criminals. (Jul 2016)
- Substance abuse cases should not go to criminal prison. (Jun 2016)
- Favors medical marijuana and needle-exchange programs. (Aug 2005)
- Favors "clean" needle giveaways to drug addicts. (Aug 1997)
- Less welfare for drug users; tougher sentences for offenders. (Oct 1996)
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Elizabeth Warren on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Opioid crisis has stigma like AIDS & needs increased funding. (Feb 2020)
- Legalize marijuana at both federal & state levels. (Jul 2019)
- Marijuana Justice Act: decriminalize pot & expunge records. (May 2019)
- Co-sponsored federal legalization of marijuana. (May 2019)
- Change to pro-legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2019)
- Legalizing marijuana will reduce opioid deaths. (Feb 2016)
- Opposes the outright legalization of marijuana. (Apr 2012)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Jul 2015)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Steve Lynch on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-9):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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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Ed Markey on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-7):
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- Supports medical marijuana & marijuana banking. (Jul 2019)
- 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 +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C+ by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Tom Birmingham on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger 2002:
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Paul Celucci on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (1999-2001):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Chris Gabrieli on Drugs
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| Democratic 2006 Challenger:
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Kerry Healey on Drugs
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Former GOP 2006 Challenger:
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- Mandatory reporting and tracking of overdose patients. (Jul 2005)
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Carla Howell on Drugs
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Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate:
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- She’s the Peace candidate in the War on Drugs. (Apr 2000)
- Be scared of the Drug War more than scared of drugs. (Jan 2000)
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Christy Mihos on Drugs
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Former Independent Challenger 2006:
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- Permit over-the-counter sale of needles. (Jul 2006)
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Shannon O'Brien on Drugs
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| Democratic Challenger 2002:
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Robert Reich on Drugs
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Former Dem. Challenger 2002, and Cabinet Sec'y:
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- End sentencing disparity of powder cocaine vs. crack. (May 2016)
- Prohibition failed in 1920s; marijuana ban fails now. (May 2016)
- Legalize the medical use of marijuana. (Apr 2002)
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Tom Reilly on Drugs
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| Former Dem. 2006 Challenger:
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Mitt Romney on Drugs
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Former GOP Governor (2003-2006); Pres. candidate (2008):
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- We share cross-border drug problem with Mexico. (Sep 2012)
- Opposes legalization of recreational or medical marijuana. (Apr 2011)
- Mandatory sentence & higher penalty for repeat drunk driving. (Aug 2007)
- Combat the ruthless narco-terrorists in Colombia. (Jul 2007)
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Grace Ross on Drugs
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| Former Green Challenger 2006:
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Jane Swift on Drugs
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| Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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Peter Blute on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 3):
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Kenneth Chase on Drugs
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Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate:
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- Mandatory jail for drugs; but medical marijuana ok. (Sep 2006)
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Joe Kennedy on Drugs
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Democrat (until 1999) (District 8):
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- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Marty Meehan on Drugs
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Democrat (Retired 2007) (District 5):
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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)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Joe Moakley on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2001) (District 9):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Peter Torkildsen on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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Jeff Beatty on Drugs
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Michael Capuano on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-8):
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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)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (May 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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Bill Delahunt on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-10):
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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 +30 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Barney Frank on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-4):
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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)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +30 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)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
- Let states legalize industrial hemp. (Apr 2009)
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Ted Kennedy on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (MA):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
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Paul Kirk on Drugs
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| Former Democratic Senate Appointee (2009):
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Brian Macdonald on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Prohibition failed; legalize drugs like alcohol. (Feb 2006)
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Bob Massie on Drugs
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- End mandatory minimums for low level drug offenses. (Dec 2017)
- Supports legal marijuana from local businesses. (May 2017)
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Ed O`Reilly on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- De-criminalize first-time possession of marijuana. (May 2007)
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Jim Ogonowski on Drugs
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John Olver on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MA-1):
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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)
- Legalize medical marijuana. (Jul 2001)
- Rated +25 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Stephen Pagliuca on Drugs
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| Former Democratic Primary Senate Challenger (2009):
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Jack Robinson on Drugs
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| Republican Challenger for Senate (MA):
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Kevin Scott on Drugs
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Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman:
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- Drug use is immoral. (Jan 2006)
- Less drug abuse means less crime. (Jan 2006)
- Sports “natural high” makes for less drug abuse. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Underwood on Drugs
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Laws against drug use have not stopped the use of drugs. (Aug 2008)
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Setti Warren on Drugs
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Former Democratic Senate Challenger (2011):
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- End mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes. (Dec 2017)
- Combat opioid addiction by funding treatment. (Dec 2017)
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Jake Auchincloss on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 4):
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Mo Cowan on Drugs
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Joe L. Kennedy on Drugs
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Let states determine marijuana laws. (Dec 2009)
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John Kerry on Drugs
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Jr Senator (MA), Democratic nominee for President:
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- 1986: Nicaraguan Contras support network of drug trafficking. (Mar 2010)
- Target traffickers as well as reducing demand. (Mar 2004)
- 1967: Skeptical of the illicit drug culture. (Jan 2004)
- Never touched marijuana nor opium while in Vietnam. (Jan 2004)
- Admits having smoked marijuana. (Nov 2003)
- Colombia is entirely criminalized by drug cartels. (Jun 1998)
- Cali cocaine cartel can't coexist with democracy in Colombia. (Jun 1998)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Alan Khazei on Drugs
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Alan Khazei on Drugs
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