|
|
|
Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Drugs
|
Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for James Boyle on other issues.
- Allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Jun 2013)
|
Kenneth Capron on Drugs
|
Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Kenneth Capron on other issues.
- Marijuana is not a gateway drug. (Jul 2018)
|
|
Alan Caron on Drugs
|
| Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
Click here for Alan Caron on other issues.
|
|
Eliot Cutler on Drugs
|
Independent Challenger:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Eliot Cutler on other issues.
- Legal pot makes drugs seem ok, but prohibition isn't working. (Sep 2014)
- Legalizing marijuana sends message that drug use is OK. (Jan 2014)
|
|
Paul LePage on Drugs
|
Republican Governor candidate:
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Paul LePage on other issues.
- Veto implementation of regulated marijuana market. (Nov 2017)
- Oppose legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (Nov 2016)
- Upholding the law includes illegal marijuana. (Sep 2014)
- We are losing War on Drugs; more enforcement & prosecution. (Feb 2014)
- Mandatory drug testing for welfare recipients. (Feb 2011)
- Rated D+ by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
|
|
Mary Mayhew on Drugs
|
Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Mary Mayhew on other issues.
- Joint effort needed to provide effective drug treatment. (Apr 2017)
|
|
Michael Michaud on Drugs
|
Democratic Representative (ME-2):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
|
|
Janet Mills on Drugs
|
Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
- Legalize recreational marijuana and bring in millions. (Nov 2018)
- Investigate role of opioid manufacturers in drug abuse. (Oct 2017)
|
|
Shawn Moody on Drugs
|
Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Shawn Moody on other issues.
- Opposes legalizing recreational marijuana despite 2016 vote. (Nov 2018)
- Strengthen criminal code & stem tide of illegal trafficking. (Sep 2018)
|
|
Susan Rice on Drugs
|
Domestic Policy:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
- Admitted to past drug use, none since 1990. (Oct 2016)
|
|
Mike Thibodeau on Drugs
|
Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Mike Thibodeau on other issues.
- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Jun 2013)
|
Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
|
Shenna Bellows on Drugs
|
Democratic Challenger:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Shenna Bellows on other issues.
- Supports marijuana legalization. (Mar 2014)
- Three past presidents acknowledged use; legalize pot. (Jan 2014)
|
|
Eric Brakey on Drugs
|
GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (Nov 2016)
|
|
Susan Collins on Drugs
|
Republican Jr Senator (ME):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.
- Medical marijuana ok; but no marijuana banking. (Jul 2019)
- Declines to take sides in marijuana legalization petition. (Jan 2014)
- Provide prison inmates with drug addiction treatment. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
|
|
Scott D`Amboise on Drugs
|
Republican Senate Challenger:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Scott D`Amboise on other issues.
- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2006)
|
|
Sara Gideon on Drugs
|
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Sara Gideon on other issues.
- Voted to regulate marijuana legalization in Maine. (Oct 2020)
- Treatment for opioid addiction; hold big pharma accountable. (Jun 2020)
- Don't allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Jun 2013)
|
|
Chris Lyons on Drugs
|
Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Chris Lyons on other issues.
- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (Mar 2018)
|
|
Janet Mills on Drugs
|
Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Janet Mills on other issues.
- Legalize recreational marijuana and bring in millions. (Nov 2018)
- Investigate role of opioid manufacturers in drug abuse. (Oct 2017)
|
|
Susan Rice on Drugs
|
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Susan Rice on other issues.
- Admitted to past drug use, none since 1990. (Oct 2016)
|
|
Zak Ringelstein on Drugs
|
Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Zak Ringelstein on other issues.
- Fighting Opioid epidemic begins with pharmaceutical reform. (Jun 2018)
|
|
Betsy Sweet on Drugs
|
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Betsy Sweet on other issues.
- Expand substance abuse treatment. (Nov 2018)
- Legalize and promote industrial hemp. (Nov 2018)
|
House:
|
Jared Golden on Drugs
|
| Democrat (District 2):
Click here for Jared Golden on other issues.
|
|
Michael Michaud on Drugs
|
Democratic Representative (ME-2):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
|
|
Chellie Pingree on Drugs
|
Democratic Representative (ME-1):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated A+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
|
|
Bruce Poliquin on Drugs
|
Republican House Member (District 2):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Bruce Poliquin on other issues.
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
|
Former candidates & officeholders:
|
John Baldacci on Drugs
|
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
- 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)
|
|
Angus King on Drugs
|
Independent Senate Challenger:
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
|
|
Angus King on Drugs
|
Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
|
|
Tom Allen on Drugs
|
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
- 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)
|
|
Tom Allen on Drugs
|
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
- 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)
|
|
William Cohen on Drugs
|
| Republican Senator (Former):
Click here for William Cohen on other issues.
|
|
Jim Longley on Drugs
|
| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
Click here for Jim Longley on other issues.
|
|
Jean Hay Bright on Drugs
|
Democratic challenger:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.
- Opposes enforce drug laws based on morality. (Dec 2005)
|
|
Matt Dunlap on Drugs
|
| Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
Click here for Matt Dunlap on other issues.
|
|
Eric Mehnert on Drugs
|
| Democratic Senate Challenger:
Click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.
|
|
Chellie Pingree on Drugs
|
Democratic Representative (ME-1):
Click here for 6 full quotes
OR click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated A+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
|
|
John Baldacci on Drugs
|
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
Click here for 3 full quotes
OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
- 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)
|
|
Eric Brakey on Drugs
|
Republican (District 2):
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Eric Brakey on other issues.
- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (Nov 2016)
|
|
Cynthia Dill on Drugs
|
Democratic Senate Challenger:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Cynthia Dill on other issues.
- Decriminalize and regulate marijuana for personal use. (May 2012)
|
|
Olympia Snowe on Drugs
|
Republican Sr Senator (ME):
Click here for 2 full quotes
OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.
- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
|
|
Charlie Summers on Drugs
|
Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
Click here for the full quote
OR click here for Charlie Summers on other issues.
- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2008)
|
|
|
Written by
Powered by