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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Amanda Chase on Drugs
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| Republican candidate for governor of Virginia:
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Kirk Cox on Drugs
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Ken Cuccinelli on Drugs
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| Republican Challenger :
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Justin Fairfax on Drugs
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| Virginia Democratic Governor:
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Drugs
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Introduced legislation to legalize marijuana. (Feb 2021)
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Mark Herring on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Marijuana criminalization doesn't work; expunge records. (Nov 2019)
- Cannabis reform: decriminalization marijuana possession. (Jul 2019)
- Crack down on dealers & traffickers who profit off addiction. (Nov 2017)
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Tim Kaine on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Decriminalize marijuana federally; respect states' rights. (Oct 2018)
- FDA and Big Pharma to blame for opioid dependency. (Sep 2016)
- Against decriminalizing marijuana at state or federal level. (Jul 2016)
- Supported Senate bill to fight opioid epidemic. (Jul 2016)
- Reduce sentences but do not decriminalize pot. (Jan 2010)
- Anti-drug and anti-gang units in State Police. (Nov 2005)
- Rated C+ by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Terry McAuliffe on Drugs
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Second chance at citizenship for recovering addicts. (Jan 2017)
- Rated B- by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Jennifer McClellan on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Bob McDonnell on Drugs
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Republican Governor:
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- Tough sentences for dealers; but new drug courts too. (Jan 2012)
- Mandatory minimum sentences for career drug dealers. (Nov 2009)
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Ralph Northam on Drugs
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Democratic Governor:
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- Time to join 16 others states, make marijuana legal. (Jan 2021)
- Think innovatively about treating pain, to avoid opioids. (Jan 2019)
- Make marijuana possession a civil penalty only. (Jan 2019)
- Be open-minded about medicinal plants like marijuana. (Mar 2017)
- Blacks are twice as likely to be arrested for pot possession. (Feb 2017)
- We spend $67 million a year enforcing our marijuana laws. (Jan 2017)
- Drug problems are not confined to youth and minorities. (Sep 2016)
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Tom Perriello on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Lead the fight to take on our backwards marijuana laws. (Apr 2017)
- Has spoken favorably towards marijuana decriminalization. (Mar 2017)
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Robert Sarvis on Drugs
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Libertarian nominee for Governor:
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- Libertarian platform: Legalize marijuana. (Jan 2014)
- Legalize marijuana & decriminalize harder drugs. (Sep 2013)
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Frank Wagner on Drugs
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| Republican:
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Senate:
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Amanda Chase on Drugs
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Daniel Gade on Drugs
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Ed Gillespie on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes decriminalization, but align penalty to pot offense. (Feb 2017)
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Tim Kaine on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Decriminalize marijuana federally; respect states' rights. (Oct 2018)
- FDA and Big Pharma to blame for opioid dependency. (Sep 2016)
- Against decriminalizing marijuana at state or federal level. (Jul 2016)
- Supported Senate bill to fight opioid epidemic. (Jul 2016)
- Reduce sentences but do not decriminalize pot. (Jan 2010)
- Anti-drug and anti-gang units in State Police. (Nov 2005)
- Rated C+ by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Robert Sarvis on Drugs
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Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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- Libertarian platform: Legalize marijuana. (Jan 2014)
- Legalize marijuana & decriminalize harder drugs. (Sep 2013)
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Corey Stewart on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Decriminalize marijuana but don't legalize. (Oct 2018)
- Marijuana decriminalization but not legalization. (Jun 2017)
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Scott Taylor on Drugs
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Mark Warner on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Place decongestants behind counter to slow meth production. (Sep 2008)
- Restricted meth ingredients and reduced meth labs. (Mar 2008)
- Increase penalties for illegal drugs. (Jul 1996)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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House:
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Don Beyer on Drugs
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- Rated A by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
- Immunity for banks offering services to marijuana businesses. (Apr 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Dave Brat on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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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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Eric Cantor on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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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)
- 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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Ben Cline on Drugs
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Republican (District 6):
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- Medicinal marijuana is better alternative to opioids. (Feb 2018)
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Barbara Comstock on Drugs
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Republican House Member (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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Gerry Connolly 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)
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Randy Forbes on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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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 F by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Garrett on Drugs
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Republican (District 5):
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- Decriminalize pot at the federal level. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on additional Drug War funding for synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Bob Goodlatte on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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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 NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jul 2017)
- Rated 0% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated D by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Ban federal funding for needle-exchange programs. (Mar 1999)
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Morgan Griffith on Drugs
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Republican (District 9):
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- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jul 2017)
- Rated C- by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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Robert Hurt on Drugs
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Republican (District 5):
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- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
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Elaine Luria on Drugs
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Democrat (District 2):
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- PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
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Donald McEachin on Drugs
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| Democrat (District 4):
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Scott Rigell on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Denver Riggleman on Drugs
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Republican (District 5):
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- PVS:Support recreational marijuana. (Aug 2018)
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Bobby Scott on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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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)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Expunge records for first drug offenders after probation. (Jul 2011)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Jul 2018)
- 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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Abigail Spanberger on Drugs
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Remove marijuana from federal Controlled Substances list. ()
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Jennifer Wexton on Drugs
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Treatment & prevention will defeat opioid problem. (Dec 2018)
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Rob Wittman on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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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)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Drugs
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| Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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Creigh Deeds on Drugs
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Democrat Challenger (2009):
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- Make combating methamphetamines a top priority. (Jul 2009)
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Ed Gillespie on Drugs
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Opposes decriminalization, but align penalty to pot offense. (Feb 2017)
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Jim Gilmore on Drugs
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Legalization offers legitimacy of the state. (Nov 2015)
- I'm not a legalization guy. (Jul 2015)
- Provided more substance abuse treatment for drug offenders. (Sep 2008)
- Illegal drugs are not an acceptable part of our society. (Jan 2001)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Mark Warner on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Place decongestants behind counter to slow meth production. (Sep 2008)
- Restricted meth ingredients and reduced meth labs. (Mar 2008)
- Increase penalties for illegal drugs. (Jul 1996)
- Rated B by NORML, indicating a pro-drug-reform stance. (Nov 2016)
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Rob Wittman on Drugs
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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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)
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James Moran on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
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- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- 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)
- Exclude industrial hemp from definition of marijuana. (May 2011)
- Sponsored no federal enforcement against legal state marijuana. (Apr 2013)
- Exempt industrial hemp from marijuana laws. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
- Distribute sterile syringes to reduce AIDS and hepatitis. (Jan 2009)
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Frank Wolf on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
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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)
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Mark Earley on Drugs
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Republican 2000 Candidate:
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- Tougher penalties for dealers. (Nov 2001)
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John Hager on Drugs
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GOP 2000 Primary Candidate:
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- Crack down on drug kingpins as well as others. (Jan 2001)
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Virgil Goode on Drugs
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Drug laws should be enforced. (May 2012)
- 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)
- War on Drugs has abused Bill of Rights . (Dec 2000)
- 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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Charles Robb on Drugs
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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Edward Schrock on Drugs
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated D by VOTE-HEMP, indicating an anti-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Herb Bateman on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Tom Bliley on Drugs
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC. (Oct 1999)
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Rick Boucher on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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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)
- Allow rehabilitated drug convicts get student loans. (Jan 2008)
- Rated 50% by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Jan 2014)
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Jo Ann Davis on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
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Tom Davis on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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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)
- Sponsored bill on drug testing for major league sports. (May 2005)
- Rated -30 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Tim Donner on Drugs
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Drug war has failed to reduce harm; and hurts privacy. (Sep 2011)
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Thelma Drake on Drugs
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Republican Representative (VA-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)
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Jim Gilmore on Drugs
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Legalization offers legitimacy of the state. (Nov 2015)
- I'm not a legalization guy. (Jul 2015)
- Provided more substance abuse treatment for drug offenders. (Sep 2008)
- Illegal drugs are not an acceptable part of our society. (Jan 2001)
- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Bob Marshall on Drugs
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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Harris Miller on Drugs
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| Democratic challenger:
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Glenn Nye on Drugs
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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Tom Perriello on Drugs
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Lead the fight to take on our backwards marijuana laws. (Apr 2017)
- Has spoken favorably towards marijuana decriminalization. (Mar 2017)
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Owen Pickett 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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Jamie Radtke on Drugs
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| Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012):
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Norman Sisisky 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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John Warner on Drugs
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted YES on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
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James Webb on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- Stop locking up people for mere possession. (Nov 2015)
- Everything should be on the table, including legalization. (Nov 2015)
- Drug courts to deal with drugs as a sickness. (Apr 2015)
- Drug abuse is a sickness and we've got to treat the sickness. (Sep 2011)
- Add Virginia to High Intensity Drug Trafficking program. (Sep 2011)
- Recommend drug policy to deal with growth of incarceration. (Apr 2009)
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George Allen on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports “Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it”. (Sep 2000)
- Tougher sentencing for drug crimes. (Sep 2000)
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Nick Freitas on Drugs
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Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Environmentally-friendly hemp could be a money maker crop. (Oct 2017)
- Treatment for drug addicts and more rehab centers. (Jul 2017)
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Bob Good on Drugs
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| Republican (District 5):
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Scott Taylor on Drugs
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on combatting epidemic of synthetic drugs. (Jun 2018)
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