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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger for ME Governor:
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- Allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Jun 2013)
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Kenneth Capron on Drugs
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Marijuana is not a gateway drug. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Drugs
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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Eliot Cutler on Drugs
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Independent Challenger:
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- Legal pot makes drugs seem ok, but prohibition isn't working. (Sep 2014)
- Legalizing marijuana sends message that drug use is OK. (Jan 2014)
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Paul LePage on Drugs
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- 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)
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Mary Mayhew on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Joint effort needed to provide effective drug treatment. (Apr 2017)
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Michael Michaud on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- 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)
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Janet Mills on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Maine Governor:
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- Legalize recreational marijuana and bring in millions. (Nov 2018)
- Investigate role of opioid manufacturers in drug abuse. (Oct 2017)
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Shawn Moody on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Opposes legalizing recreational marijuana despite 2016 vote. (Nov 2018)
- Strengthen criminal code & stem tide of illegal trafficking. (Sep 2018)
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Susan Rice on Drugs
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Domestic Policy:
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- Admitted to past drug use, none since 1990. (Oct 2016)
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Mike Thibodeau on Drugs
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Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Allow marijuana for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (Jun 2013)
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
Shenna Bellows on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports marijuana legalization. (Mar 2014)
- Three past presidents acknowledged use; legalize pot. (Jan 2014)
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Eric Brakey on Drugs
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GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (Nov 2016)
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Susan Collins on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- 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)
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Scott D`Amboise on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- 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)
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Chris Lyons on Drugs
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Drugs
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Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Legalize recreational marijuana and bring in millions. (Nov 2018)
- Investigate role of opioid manufacturers in drug abuse. (Oct 2017)
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Susan Rice on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Admitted to past drug use, none since 1990. (Oct 2016)
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Zak Ringelstein on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Fighting Opioid epidemic begins with pharmaceutical reform. (Jun 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Expand substance abuse treatment. (Nov 2018)
- Legalize and promote industrial hemp. (Nov 2018)
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House:
Jared Golden on Drugs
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Democrat (District 2):
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Michael Michaud on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- 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)
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Chellie Pingree on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 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)
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Bruce Poliquin on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- 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)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
John Baldacci on Drugs
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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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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Angus King on Drugs
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- 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)
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Angus King on Drugs
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- 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)
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Tom Allen on Drugs
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-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)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
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Tom Allen on Drugs
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-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)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
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William Cohen on Drugs
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Republican Senator (Former):
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Jim Longley on Drugs
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Jean Hay Bright on Drugs
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Democratic challenger:
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- Opposes enforce drug laws based on morality. (Dec 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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Eric Mehnert on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Chellie Pingree on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- 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)
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John Baldacci on Drugs
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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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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Eric Brakey on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports Question 1: implement regulated marijuana market. (Oct 2017)
- Supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. (Nov 2016)
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Cynthia Dill on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Decriminalize and regulate marijuana for personal use. (May 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Charlie Summers on Drugs
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2008)
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