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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Steve Bullock on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Let the states decide on legalizing marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Strongly supports medical marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Confront the invisible epidemic of prescription drug abuse. (Nov 2012)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Mike Cooney on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Let voters decide if legalization is right for the state. (Nov 2020)
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Tim Fox on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Hold opioid manufacturers accountable for recklessness. (Mar 2020)
- Substance abuse is number one crisis in state. (Sep 2019)
- Need more treatment options, like drug treatment courts. (Jul 2019)
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Greg Gianforte on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Oppose easing marijuana laws; some support for medical use. (May 2019)
- Medical marijuana yes; recreational marijuana no. (Nov 2018)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Reilly Neill on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Albert Olszewski on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Class 1 narcotics like marijuana should not be legal. (Apr 2017)
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Gary Perry on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Sponsored law banning open alcohol containers in vehicles. (Apr 2009)
- Stricter penalties for drug crimes, especially meth. (Nov 2006)
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Casey Schreiner on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Brian Schweitzer on Drugs
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Democratic MT Governor:
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- Congress should ease drug prices for seniors. (Jun 2008)
- Stricter penalties for drug criminals. (Nov 2004)
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Corey Stapleton on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
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Whitney Williams on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Senate:
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John Bohlinger on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Decriminalize medicinal marijuana. (Nov 1998)
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Steve Bullock on Drugs
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Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor:
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- Let the states decide on legalizing marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Strongly supports medical marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Confront the invisible epidemic of prescription drug abuse. (Nov 2012)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Wilmot Collins on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Mike Cooney on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Let voters decide if legalization is right for the state. (Nov 2020)
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Amanda Curtis on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Medical marijuana law is over-restrictive. (Aug 2014)
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Steve Daines on Drugs
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Limit federal DEA from interfering with state marijuana laws. (May 2014)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Mar 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Mar 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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John Driscoll on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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Champ Edmunds on Drugs
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Democrat Challenger:
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- Decriminalize marijuana; support substance abuse treatment. (Nov 2012)
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Susan Good Geise on Drugs
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Consistently for legalization of marijuana. (May 2020)
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John Mues on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Albert Olszewski on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator:
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- Class 1 narcotics like marijuana should not be legal. (Apr 2017)
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Matt Rosendale on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator:
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- Medical marijuana ok; let states decide full legalization. (Oct 2018)
- Decriminalize and handle marijuana like a prescription drug. (Nov 2012)
- Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corey Stapleton on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
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Jon Tester on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Medical marijuana ok; full legalization later. (Oct 2018)
- Tough penalties for manufacturing & selling drugs. (Oct 2006)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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John Edward Walsh on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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House:
Greg Gianforte on Drugs
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Republican (District 0):
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- Oppose easing marijuana laws; some support for medical use. (May 2019)
- Medical marijuana yes; recreational marijuana no. (Nov 2018)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Brad Johnson on Drugs
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Bill McChesney on Drugs
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Medical marijuana ok; but wait on decriminalization. (Nov 2010)
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Mark Perea on Drugs
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- I am for marijuana legalization with modest regulation. (Nov 2015)
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Ryan Zinke on Drugs
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Secretary of Interior 2017-2019:
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- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Sam Rankin on Drugs
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2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT):
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Steve Daines on Drugs
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0):
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- Limit federal DEA from interfering with state marijuana laws. (May 2014)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Mar 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Mar 2013)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Dennis Rehberg on Drugs
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
- 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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
- Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jul 2011)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Judy Martz on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (2001-2005):
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- States should make drug policy, not feds. (Aug 2001)
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Marc Racicot on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (1993-2000):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Conrad Burns on Drugs
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Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007):
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- Repealing Patriot Act would cost us the Meth Control Act. (Oct 2006)
- 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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Bob Keenan on Drugs
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Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator:
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John Morrison on Drugs
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Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor:
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Mike Taylor on Drugs
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2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT):
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Max Baucus on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (MT):
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- End methamphetamine and drug abuse in our communities. (Aug 2008)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Federal grants to Indian tribes to fight methamphetamine. (Dec 2006)
- TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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Kirk Bushman on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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Rick Hill on Drugs
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Republican (District AL):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Stan Jones on Drugs
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Government has lost the war on drugs. (Jan 2006)
- The Drug War kills more people than the drugs. (Jan 2006)
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Bob Kelleher on Drugs
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Republican challenger:
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- The war on drugs has been lost. (Oct 2002)
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Michael Lange on Drugs
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Republican Senate challenger:
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Pat Williams on Drugs
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Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0):
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Dennis Rehberg on Drugs
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Republican Representative (MT-At-Large):
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- Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
- 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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- TV ads to prevent teenage meth use. (Apr 2010)
- Develop counterdrug strategy for federal open lands. (Feb 2011)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Jul 2011)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Matt Rosendale on Drugs
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Republican (District 0):
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- Medical marijuana ok; let states decide full legalization. (Oct 2018)
- Decriminalize and handle marijuana like a prescription drug. (Nov 2012)
- Strongly anti-recreational marijuana, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
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Corey Stapleton on Drugs
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Republican (District 0):
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- Making it easier to vote leads to marijuana legalization. (Feb 2017)
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Ryan Zinke on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 0):
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- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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