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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
David Baria-x on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Phil Bryant on Drugs
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Republican Governor:
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- Supports very restricted medical marijuana only. (Jul 2019)
- More drug testing for unemployment insurance applicants. (Feb 2017)
- Drug courts work; fully fund them. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Robert Foster on Drugs
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- We can't punish someone out of addiction. (Dec 2018)
- Full-on prohibition of drugs does not work. (Dec 2018)
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Jim Hood on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Sue opioid manufacturers for deceptive practices. (Jun 2017)
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Trent Lott on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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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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Tate Reeves on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Stronger measures against drugs at work. (May 2018)
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Howard Sherman on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Bill Waller on Drugs
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| Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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Senate:
MS 2020: 2020 MS Senatorial race
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David Baria on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Medical marijuana yes; recreational marijuana no. (Oct 2018)
- In favor of legalizing medical marijuana. (May 2018)
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Jensen Bohren on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Remove marijuana from the federal scheduling of drugs. (Feb 2018)
- Marijuana should be treated like alcohol and tobacco. (Jan 2018)
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Travis Childers on Drugs
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
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Mike Espy on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Medical marijuana first; decide on recreational later. (Oct 2018)
- Disallow banking for legitimate cannabis businesses. (Oct 2018)
- Let states decide marijuana laws. (Oct 2018)
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Cindy Hyde-Smith on Drugs
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Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator:
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- Opposes medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Mississippi to get $7.5 million to fight opioid abuse. (Jun 2018)
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Chris McDaniel on Drugs
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| Republican challenger:
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Roger Wicker on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- Feds should intervene if states legalize marijuana. (Oct 2018)
- Stricter penalties for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 1998)
- 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 D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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House:
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Michael Guest on Drugs
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Republican (District 3):
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- Prosecuted drug dealers and tried to stop flow of drugs. (Feb 2019)
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Gregg Harper on Drugs
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Republican (District 3):
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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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Trent Kelly on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Steven Palazzo 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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Gene Taylor on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MS-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)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- 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 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Bennie Thompson on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MS-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 -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Enhance interdiction by criminalizing unflagged submarines. (Jul 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)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Robert Gray on Drugs
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee:
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- OpEd: more interested in legalizing hemp than cutting taxes. (Aug 2015)
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Vicki Slater on Drugs
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| Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary):
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Tate Reeves on Drugs
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Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator:
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- Stronger measures against drugs at work. (May 2018)
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Alan Nunnelee on Drugs
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| Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1):
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Roger Wicker on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1):
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- Feds should intervene if states legalize marijuana. (Oct 2018)
- Stricter penalties for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 1998)
- 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 D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Haley Barbour on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (2004-2012):
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- Ban synthetic marijuana. (Apr 2011)
- Fight the scourge of illegal narcotics with a vengeance. (Jan 2011)
- Reduced number of crystal methamphetamine labs. (Jan 2007)
- Wrong time to cut drug enforcement spending. (Jan 2006)
- Justice Dept.'s duty is narcotics trafficking. (Apr 1996)
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Kirk Fordice on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (1992-1999):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Ronnie Musgrove on Drugs
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| 2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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Haley Barbour on Drugs
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Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor:
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- Ban synthetic marijuana. (Apr 2011)
- Fight the scourge of illegal narcotics with a vengeance. (Jan 2011)
- Reduced number of crystal methamphetamine labs. (Jan 2007)
- Wrong time to cut drug enforcement spending. (Jan 2006)
- Justice Dept.'s duty is narcotics trafficking. (Apr 1996)
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Bill Bowlin on Drugs
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Former Democratic Challenger (2006):
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (May 2006)
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Ronnie Musgrove on Drugs
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| 2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor:
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Travis Childers on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
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Erik Fleming on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Let patients use medical marijuana. (Feb 2006)
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Trent Lott on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (MS):
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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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Charles Pickering on Drugs
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Republican Representative (MS-3):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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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Chip Pickering on Drugs
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Republican challenger, U.S. 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)
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Ronnie Shows on Drugs
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Democrat (District 4):
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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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Gene Taylor on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (MS-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)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- 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 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Thad Cochran on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (MS):
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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 D- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Albert N. Gore on Drugs
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