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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Drugs
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Donald Carcieri on Drugs
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Allan Fung on Drugs
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Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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- Opioid epidemic needs more programs & preventative education. (Nov 2017)
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Dan McKee on Drugs
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Patricia Morgan on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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- Rated below average by Marijuana Policy Project. (Jan 2018)
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Gina Raimondo on Drugs
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- Legalize marijuana, since we're surrounded by legal states. (Jan 2019)
- Jobs and insurance, to combat addiction. (Jan 2018)
- Address substance use disorders outside of emergency rooms. (Feb 2016)
- Rated B+ by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Senate:
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Bob Flanders on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Enhance treatment & recovery services; and public engagement. (Nov 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Drugs
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Jack Reed on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Weed and Seed: community policing & revitalize neighborhood. (Oct 2004)
- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Allen Waters on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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- Demand for drugs by whites is putting more blacks in jail. (Apr 2016)
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Supports drug treatment and alternative drug courts. (Sep 2006)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Mark Zaccaria on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Mandatory prison sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Nov 2010)
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House:
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David Cicilline on Drugs
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Democrat (District 1):
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- 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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James Langevin on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (RI-2):
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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 Zero by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (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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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Drugs
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Uruguay is leading the way on legalizing & regulating pot. (Nov 2015)
- Taxing legal pot to fix potholes is appealing. (Jul 2015)
- Decriminalized small amounts of marijuana as governor. (Jun 2015)
- Legalize medical marijuana to relieve pain. (Nov 2011)
- I doubt our culture would allow legalizing hard drugs. (Apr 2008)
- Discuss implementation of "Plan Colombia". (Sep 2000)
- Not proud of trying cocaine as college student. (Aug 1999)
- Lobbied DEA to reclassify marijuana for medical use. (Aug 1999)
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Chris Young on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes the drug war. (Aug 2008)
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Lincoln Almond on Drugs
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Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Myrth York on Drugs
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John Chafee on Drugs
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Lincoln Chafee on Drugs
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Uruguay is leading the way on legalizing & regulating pot. (Nov 2015)
- Taxing legal pot to fix potholes is appealing. (Jul 2015)
- Decriminalized small amounts of marijuana as governor. (Jun 2015)
- Legalize medical marijuana to relieve pain. (Nov 2011)
- I doubt our culture would allow legalizing hard drugs. (Apr 2008)
- Discuss implementation of "Plan Colombia". (Sep 2000)
- Not proud of trying cocaine as college student. (Aug 1999)
- Lobbied DEA to reclassify marijuana for medical use. (Aug 1999)
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Claiborne Pell 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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Matt Brown on Drugs
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Patrick Kennedy on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (RI-1):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated +20 by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rename "Drug Abuse" institute as "Diseases of Addiction". (Mar 2007)
- 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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Stephen Laffey on Drugs
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Carl Sheeler on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Drug use is a health issue, not a moral issue. (Aug 2006)
- Decriminalize marijuana possession. (Nov 2004)
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Bob Tingle on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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- Supports Personal Use of Marijuana Act. (Aug 2008)
- Supports Personal Use of Marijuana Act. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Weygand on Drugs
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Barry Hinckley on Drugs
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