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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Richard Cordray on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio:
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- Can't arrest way out of opioid crisis. (Oct 2018)
- Make low-level drug use a misdemeanor; treatment not prison. (Aug 2018)
- We cannot arrest our way out of opioid crisis: tackle causes. (Mar 2018)
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Marcia Fudge on Drugs
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HUD Secretary:
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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)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Jon Husted on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- If #1 in jobs & education, Ohio wouldn't be #1 in opioids. (May 2017)
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Dennis Kucinich on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
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- Reduce sentencing disparity for crack cocaine retroactively. (Dec 2007)
- Joined temperance group after 10-Martini binge drinking bet. (Nov 2007)
- Supports national ban on smoking in public places. (Sep 2007)
- Lower drinking age from 21 to 18; and voting age to 16. (Sep 2007)
- Medical marijuana should be decided by doctors & patients. (Aug 2007)
- Hasn’t smoked marijuana, but would decriminalize it. (Nov 2003)
- Emphasizes rehabilitation over incarceration. (Sep 2003)
- War on Drugs benefits only the prison-industrial complex. (Aug 2003)
- Racial bias in drug enforcement is pervasive. (Aug 2003)
- Addiction is a medical and moral problem. (Aug 2003)
- 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)
- Rated A+ by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
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Connie Pillich on Drugs
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Jim Renacci on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Governor (switched to Senate race):
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- Opposes recreational marijuana legalization. (Oct 2018)
- 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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Tim Ryan on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Legalize marijuana, but no expungement. (Jul 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Mindfulness-based programs to prevent relapses. (Sep 2018)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Aug 2013)
- 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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Joe Schiavoni on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Can't arrest our way out of opioid crisis. (Aug 2017)
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Betty Sutton on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 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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Mary Taylor on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Focus on prevention and reducing the supply of drugs. (Mar 2018)
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Nan Whaley on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Ohio's heroin epidemic caused by drug companies. (Aug 2017)
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Senate:
OH 2022: 2022 OH Governor's race
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Sherrod Brown on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- Supports medical legalization; opposes federal intervention. (Oct 2018)
- 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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Mike Gibbons on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Ohio U.S. Senator:
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- Marijuana is not a gateway drug. (Apr 2018)
- Solutions are more medical than criminal. (Oct 2017)
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Jim Renacci on Drugs
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Republican Challenger for OH Senator:
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- Opposes recreational marijuana legalization. (Oct 2018)
- 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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P.G. Sittenfeld on Drugs
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Reform outdated marijuana laws that penalize possession. (Aug 2015)
- Marijuana legalization & tight regulation. (May 2015)
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Ted Strickland on Drugs
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana. (Oct 2016)
- Medical cannabis is a "no-brainer"; decriminalize now. (Jun 2016)
- 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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House:
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Troy Balderson on Drugs
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Republican (District 12):
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- More financial resources to treat the addicted. (Aug 2018)
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Joyce Beatty on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2000)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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John Boccieri on Drugs
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| Democratic challenger (District 7):
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John Boehner on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-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 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 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Sherrod Brown on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- Supports medical legalization; opposes federal intervention. (Oct 2018)
- 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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Steve Chabot on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-1):
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Warren Davidson on Drugs
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Republican (District 8):
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- Strongly opposes legalizing marijuana. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Marcia Fudge on Drugs
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Democrat (District 11):
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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)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Bob Gibbs on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Rated F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Anthony Gonzalez on Drugs
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| Republican (District 16):
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Bill Johnson on Drugs
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Republican (District 6):
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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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Jim Jordan on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- 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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Dave Joyce on Drugs
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Republican (District 14):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Marcy Kaptur on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-9):
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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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Bob Latta on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Voted NO on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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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Rob Portman on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- No legalization; focus instead on drug prevention. (Oct 2016)
- 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 F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Jim Renacci on Drugs
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Republican (District 16):
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- Opposes recreational marijuana legalization. (Oct 2018)
- 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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Tim Ryan on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Legalize marijuana, but no expungement. (Jul 2019)
- Supports medical and recreational marijuana. (Jul 2019)
- Mindfulness-based programs to prevent relapses. (Sep 2018)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Aug 2013)
- 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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Steve Stivers on Drugs
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Republican (District 15):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (May 2013)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Pat Tiberi on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-12):
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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)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Mike Turner on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-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)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Brad Wenstrup on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Mike DeWine on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Focus on children of drug abusers; and help parents. (Mar 2019)
- Opposes recreational marijuana; opposes Ballot issue 1. (Oct 2018)
- Keep low-level drug use a felony instead of a misdemeanor. (Aug 2018)
- Age-appropriate discussions in Kindergarten thru 12th grade. (Jan 2017)
- 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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John Kasich on Drugs
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
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- Longer prison sentences for fentanyl-related offenses. (Aug 2018)
- Make low-level drug use a misdemeanor; treatment not prison. (Aug 2018)
- Presidents can't solve drug problem; local communities can. (Apr 2017)
- If we all marched against drugs, we'd win that battle. (Apr 2017)
- Shut down the pill mills; put crooked doctors in jail. (Apr 2017)
- StartTalking! Talk to kids to say no to opiates. (Apr 2017)
- No mixed message: don't do opioids & don't do marijuana. (Mar 2017)
- 2016: Legalized medical marijuana, with tight regulations. (Mar 2017)
- Don't send mixed signals to kids by legalizing. (Oct 2015)
- The tsunami of drugs threatens families. (Aug 2015)
- 50% lower chance of drug use if kids hear "don't do drugs". (Feb 2015)
- Refuse to celebrate the drug-filled lifestyle. (May 2006)
- Educate students that marijuana is a gateway drug. (Oct 1999)
- Place babies of addicted mothers into foster homes. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Ted Strickland on Drugs
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana. (Oct 2016)
- Medical cannabis is a "no-brainer"; decriminalize now. (Jun 2016)
- 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Bob Taft on Drugs
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Republican OH Governor:
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- Enact more laws to fight methamphetamines. (Jan 2001)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Frank Cremeans on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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Mike DeWine on Drugs
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Former Republican Senator (lost re-election, 2006):
Click here for 6 full quotes
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- Focus on children of drug abusers; and help parents. (Mar 2019)
- Opposes recreational marijuana; opposes Ballot issue 1. (Oct 2018)
- Keep low-level drug use a felony instead of a misdemeanor. (Aug 2018)
- Age-appropriate discussions in Kindergarten thru 12th grade. (Jan 2017)
- 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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Eric Fingerhut on Drugs
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep:
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- Decriminalize medical marijuana. (Nov 2002)
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Paul Gillmor on Drugs
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Republican (Deceased 2007) (District 5):
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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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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John Glenn on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Tony Hall on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2002) (District 3):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Martin Hoke on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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Steve Austria on Drugs
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| Republican (Retiring 2012) (District 7):
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Jennifer Brunner on Drugs
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| 2010 Dem. Senate Challenger; currently Secretary of State:
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Kevin Coughlin on Drugs
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| Former Republican Senate Primary Challenger (2012):
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Eric Deaton on Drugs
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2010 Constitution Party challenger:
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- Rehabilitate drug sellers rather than just locking them up. (Aug 2010)
- Make sentencing & rehabilitation appropriate for drug use. (Mar 2010)
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Steven Driehaus on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2008)
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Lee Fisher on Drugs
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Rid our streets of violence and illegal drugs. (Dec 2009)
- Created the award-winning Operation Crackdown program. (Dec 2009)
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Paul Hackett on Drugs
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| Democratic challenger:
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Dave Hobson on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-7):
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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 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)
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Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-11):
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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)
- Rated +5 by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
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John Kasich on Drugs
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
Click here for 16 full quotes
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- Longer prison sentences for fentanyl-related offenses. (Aug 2018)
- Make low-level drug use a misdemeanor; treatment not prison. (Aug 2018)
- Presidents can't solve drug problem; local communities can. (Apr 2017)
- If we all marched against drugs, we'd win that battle. (Apr 2017)
- Shut down the pill mills; put crooked doctors in jail. (Apr 2017)
- StartTalking! Talk to kids to say no to opiates. (Apr 2017)
- No mixed message: don't do opioids & don't do marijuana. (Mar 2017)
- 2016: Legalized medical marijuana, with tight regulations. (Mar 2017)
- Don't send mixed signals to kids by legalizing. (Oct 2015)
- The tsunami of drugs threatens families. (Aug 2015)
- 50% lower chance of drug use if kids hear "don't do drugs". (Feb 2015)
- Refuse to celebrate the drug-filled lifestyle. (May 2006)
- Educate students that marijuana is a gateway drug. (Oct 1999)
- Place babies of addicted mothers into foster homes. (Oct 1999)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Mary Jo Kilroy on Drugs
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 15):
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Dennis Kucinich on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
Click here for 20 full quotes
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- Reduce sentencing disparity for crack cocaine retroactively. (Dec 2007)
- Joined temperance group after 10-Martini binge drinking bet. (Nov 2007)
- Supports national ban on smoking in public places. (Sep 2007)
- Lower drinking age from 21 to 18; and voting age to 16. (Sep 2007)
- Medical marijuana should be decided by doctors & patients. (Aug 2007)
- Hasn’t smoked marijuana, but would decriminalize it. (Nov 2003)
- Emphasizes rehabilitation over incarceration. (Sep 2003)
- War on Drugs benefits only the prison-industrial complex. (Aug 2003)
- Racial bias in drug enforcement is pervasive. (Aug 2003)
- Addiction is a medical and moral problem. (Aug 2003)
- 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)
- Rated A+ by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated +10 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- 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)
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Josh Mandel on Drugs
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| Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018):
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Michael Oxley on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO 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)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Michael Pryce on Drugs
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2010)
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Ralph Regula on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-16):
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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 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)
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Tom Sawyer on Drugs
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Democrat (District 14):
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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)
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Jean Schmidt on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-2):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Zack Space on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Louis Stokes on Drugs
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| Democrat (retired 1998) (District 21):
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Jim Traficant on Drugs
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Democrat (District 17):
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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)
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George Voinovich on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (OH):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
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Charlie Wilson on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 1998)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Steven LaTourette on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-14):
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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 YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (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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Bob Ney on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-18):
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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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Rob Portman on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- No legalization; focus instead on drug prevention. (Oct 2016)
- 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 F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Deborah Pryce on Drugs
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Republican Representative (OH-15):
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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 YES 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 "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Ted Strickland on Drugs
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Decriminalize and/or legalize marijuana. (Oct 2016)
- Medical cannabis is a "no-brainer"; decriminalize now. (Jun 2016)
- 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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Betty Sutton on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 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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