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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tom Corbett on Drugs
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Republican Governor:
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- Don't legalize medical marijuana. (Nov 2010)
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Mark Critz on Drugs
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| Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger:
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John Fetterman on Drugs
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Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.:
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- Listening tour, report got governor to support legalization. (Jan 2021)
- Legalization means billions in revenue, thousands of jobs. (Jan 2021)
- Very pro-legalization of marijuana. (Sep 2015)
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Ken Krawchuk on Drugs
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Marijuana isn't a gateway drug. (May 2018)
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Michael Nutter on Drugs
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Allyson Schwartz on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Reduce the criminalization of simple marijuana possession. (May 2014)
- 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 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Scott Wagner on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Supports legal medical marijuana but not recreational. (Oct 2018)
- Rated above average by Marijuana Policy Project. (Jan 2018)
- Establish statewide medical marijuana program. (Jan 2015)
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Tom Wolf on Drugs
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Democratic Governor:
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- Legal medical marijuana, but not recreational, yet. (Oct 2018)
- Signed Medical Marijuana Act. (Apr 2016)
- Opioid epidemic has stolen the futures of far too many. (Feb 2016)
- Study states with legal marijuana sales before deciding. (May 2014)
- Legalize medicinal marijuana & decriminalize one ounce. (May 2014)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Senate:
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Lou Barletta on Drugs
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Republican Challenger for PA Senator:
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Oct 2018)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Casey on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (PA):
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- No legalization of drugs in any way. (May 2002)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Jim Christiana on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator:
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- Medical marijuana is legitimate use. (Jul 2017)
- Voted YES on Medical Marijuana Act. (Mar 2016)
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Katie McGinty on Drugs
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Medical marijuana yes; but legalization no. (Jun 2016)
- Legalize medicinal pot; decriminalize recreational pot. (May 2014)
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Rick Saccone on Drugs
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Republican Senate challenger (withdrew):
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- Rated below average by Marijuana Policy Project. (Jan 2018)
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Lou Barletta on Drugs
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Republican (District 11):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Oct 2018)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Brendan Boyle on Drugs
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Democratic House Member (District 13):
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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)
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Robert Brady on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-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)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated Zero 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)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- 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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Matt Cartwright on Drugs
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (Sep 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2013)
- 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)
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Ryan Costello on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2017)
- 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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Madeleine Dean on Drugs
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Establish state medical marijuana program. (Mar 2015)
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Charles Dent on Drugs
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Republican:
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -10 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 Doyle on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-14):
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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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- 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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Dwight Evans on Drugs
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Establish state medical marijuana program. (Mar 2015)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Nov 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Chaka Fattah on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Dec 2006)
- End harsher sentencing for crack vs. powder cocaine. (Jun 2007)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Brian Fitzpatrick on Drugs
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Republican (District 8):
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- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Chrissy Houlahan on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 6):
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John Joyce on Drugs
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Republican (District 13):
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- Stop the flow of drugs over our southern border. (Nov 2019)
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Fred Keller on Drugs
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Republican (District 12):
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- Establish state medical marijuana program. (Mar 2016)
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Mike Kelly 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)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Conor Lamb on Drugs
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Urgent action to bring Rx painkillers & dealers to justice. (Mar 2018)
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Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger (District 13):
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- More penalties; more enforcement; more drug treatment. (Nov 1994)
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Tom Marino on Drugs
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Republican (District 10):
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- 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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Patrick Meehan on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Dan Meuser on Drugs
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Republican (District 9):
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- Don't legalize marijuana; decriminalize small amounts. (Feb 2019)
- Address opioid supply; harm reduction; and recovery. (Oct 2018)
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Tim Murphy on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-18):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Rated -20 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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Scott Perry on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Sep 2014)
- 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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Joseph Pitts on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-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)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Disallow buying marijuana with food stamps. (May 2015)
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Guy Reschenthaler on Drugs
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Republican (District 14):
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- Medical marijuana relieves veteran suffering from PTSD. (Mar 2016)
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Keith Rothfus on Drugs
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Republican (District 12):
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- 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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Mary Gay Scanlon on Drugs
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Allyson Schwartz on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Reduce the criminalization of simple marijuana possession. (May 2014)
- 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 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Bill Shuster on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-9):
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- Voted NO 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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Lloyd Smucker on Drugs
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Republican (District 11):
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- Voted NO on Medical Marijuana Act. (May 2015)
- Sponsored bill for combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Glenn Thompson on Drugs
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Republican (District 5):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Nov 2017)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Susan Wild on Drugs
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Drug abuse is a medical, not criminal problem. (Oct 2018)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lou Barletta on Drugs
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Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor:
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Oct 2018)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Ed Rendell on Drugs
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Democratic PA Governor:
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- Strengthen penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2006)
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Joe Sestak 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)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Jim Gerlach on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-6):
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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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Pat Toomey on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Medical marijuana research yes; but state laws no. (Jun 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)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Ridge on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y:
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Mark Schweiker on Drugs
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| Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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Mike Fitzpatrick on Drugs
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8):
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- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Bill Clinger on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
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John Featherman on Drugs
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2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA):
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- The war on drugs is a failure. (Jan 2006)
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Jon Fox on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Jim Greenwood on Drugs
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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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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Joseph Hoeffel on Drugs
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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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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Joseph Hoeffel on Drugs
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13):
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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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Tom Martin on Drugs
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Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006):
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- The Drug war on the Constitution is insane. (Oct 2006)
- Legalize marijuana and tax it. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes “Drug use is immoral”. (Oct 2000)
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Joe McDade on Drugs
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Chuck Pennacchio on Drugs
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| Former Democratic challenger (2006):
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Joe Sestak on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 7):
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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)
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Bud Shuster on Drugs
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Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Betsy Summers on Drugs
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2004 former Libertarian Challenger:
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- Decision on ingesting drugs should be left to individuals. (Oct 2004)
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Robert Walker on Drugs
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 16):
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Jason Altmire on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2006)
- 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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Robert Borski on Drugs
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Democrat (District 3):
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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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Chris Carney on Drugs
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Democrat:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2006)
- Voted NO 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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William Coyne 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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Kathy Dahlkemper on Drugs
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Phil English on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-3):
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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)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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George Gekas on Drugs
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Republican (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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Bill Goodling on Drugs
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Republican (District 19):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Melissa Hart on Drugs
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
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Tim Holden on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-17):
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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 -15 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Paul Kanjorski on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-11):
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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)
- Rated 75% by NORML, indicating a pro-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
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Ron Klink on Drugs
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Tom Martin on Drugs
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Democrat (District 5):
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- The Drug war on the Constitution is insane. (Oct 2006)
- Legalize marijuana and tax it. (Oct 2006)
- Opposes “Drug use is immoral”. (Oct 2000)
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Frank Mascara on Drugs
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Democrat (District 20):
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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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Paul McHale on Drugs
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Patrick Joseph Murphy on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
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John Murtha on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (PA-12):
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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)
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John Peterson on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-5):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- 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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Todd Platts on Drugs
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Republican Representative (PA-19):
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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)
- Establish drug testing standards for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -20 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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Sam Rohrer on Drugs
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Carl Romanelli on Drugs
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Green Challenger:
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- After 35 years, it’s obvious Drug War is not working. (Jul 2006)
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Alan Sandals on Drugs
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Rick Santorum on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner:
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- Marijuana is a controlled substance for a reason. (Oct 2015)
- Colorado has no right to violate federal drug laws. (Apr 2015)
- Smoked pot in college, but knew it was wrong. (Mar 2011)
- Kids living with married parents less likely to use drugs. (Apr 2006)
- Bigger drug problem since welfare state started. (Jul 1996)
- 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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Marc Scaringi on Drugs
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Don Sherwood on Drugs
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Republican (District 10):
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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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Arlen Specter on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (PA):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Steve Welch on Drugs
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Curt Weldon on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Mark Critz on Drugs
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John Fetterman on Drugs
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Listening tour, report got governor to support legalization. (Jan 2021)
- Legalization means billions in revenue, thousands of jobs. (Jan 2021)
- Very pro-legalization of marijuana. (Sep 2015)
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Tom Smith on Drugs
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Arlen Specter-2001 on Drugs
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Everett Stern on Drugs
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Continue to fight the war on drugs federally. (Nov 2015)
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Pat Toomey on Drugs
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Medical marijuana research yes; but state laws no. (Jun 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)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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