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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Government can't solve drug problem; only community can. (Oct 2019)
- Led push to force vote to legalize medical marijuana. (Feb 2019)
- Decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Justice on Drugs
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Democratic governor:
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- Partnership to bring prevention programs to all schools. (Feb 2021)
- Create Narcotics Intelligence Unit strike force. (Jan 2020)
- Jobs & Hope: $29.7 million to guide people in recovery. (Oct 2019)
- Jim's Dream: job training program for drug addicts. (Jan 2019)
- Jim's Dream: $10M for equipment at vo-tech training centers. (Jan 2019)
- Adamantly opposed to recreational marijuana, but medical ok. (Jan 2019)
- We have to have stiffer laws to fix the drug problem. (Feb 2017)
- Three-pronged attack to go after the drug runners. (Nov 2015)
- Support the expansion of drug courts. (Nov 2015)
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Ben Salango on Drugs
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Democratic Governor Challenger:
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- For medical marijuana; roadside test for recreational use. (Oct 2020)
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Stephen Noble Smith on Drugs
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Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Clear waiting lists for addiction recovery treatment. (Jan 2020)
- Legalize cannabis; expunge drug offenses after 3 years. (Jan 2020)
- Rapidly expand access to drug treatment services. (Oct 2019)
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Ron Stollings on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Addiction is a disease; integrate recovery into primary care. (Oct 2019)
- Establish the Governor's Office of Substance Abuse. (Sep 2019)
- Establish Governor's Office of Substance Abuse. (Sep 2019)
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Woody Thrasher on Drugs
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Focus on treatment, prevention, helping families. (Mar 2020)
- Substance abuse significant problem in West Virginia. (Dec 2019)
- Execute drug dealers whose sales result in death. (Oct 2019)
- Addiction is a disease; but no compassion for dealers. (Oct 2019)
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Drugs
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran):
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Senate:
WV 2020: 2020 WV Governor's race
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Don Blankenship on Drugs
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- Mandatory drug testing for all teachers. (Mar 2018)
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John Buckley on Drugs
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Supports the legalization of marijuana. (Sep 2014)
- Democrats are afraid to touch the failed War on Drugs. (Aug 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Drugs
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
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Carte Goodwin on Drugs
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Drugs
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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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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Zane Lawhorn on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Yes, I did inhale, but God helped me walk away from drugs. (Feb 2006)
- Increase penalties for manufacturing and distributing drugs. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Eradicate marijuana plants statewide. (Jul 2010)
- $1M more for crackdown on drugs. (Jun 2006)
- Declare war on meth & dangerous make-shift labs. (Feb 2005)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Pat McGeehan on Drugs
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Decriminalize marijuana possession. (Nov 2012)
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Patrick Morrisey on Drugs
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Fight opioid epidemic with criminal prosecutions & education. (Feb 2018)
- Opioids: we're losing a generation of people to despair. (Jun 2016)
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Richard Ojeda on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Supports medical marijuana, co-founded CBD oil company. (Jun 2020)
- An advocate for medical marijuana. (Mar 2020)
- Marijuana can be used for clinical, medical purposes. (Mar 2020)
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John Raese on Drugs
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Republican Challenger:
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- Mandatory jail sentences for selling illegal drugs. (Aug 2006)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Drugs
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Hemp & cannabis can be cash crops for West Virginia. (Jul 2020)
- Hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for opioid crisis. (Jul 2020)
- Address the causes of addiction; not severe punishments. (Apr 2018)
- End the wasteful, harmful, war on drugs. (Jul 2017)
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Natalie Tennant on Drugs
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Federal registry to prevent "doctor shopping. (Mar 2014)
- It costs us less to rehabilitate than to jail someone. (Apr 2011)
- Focus on rehabilitation for drug abuse. (Mar 2011)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Drugs
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Republican House Member (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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David McKinley on Drugs
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Republican (District 1):
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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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Carol Miller on Drugs
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Alex Mooney on Drugs
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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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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Nick Rahall on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (WV-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 A by VOTE-HEMP, indicating a pro-hemp voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated -10 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Drugs
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- People who sell drugs belong in jail. (May 2016)
- Supports combating our growing drug epidemic. (Jun 2015)
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Jeff Kessler on Drugs
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- $1 tax per pack on cigarettes, to decrease smoking. (Jun 2015)
- Make enough substance abuse treatment facilities. (Jun 2015)
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Joe Manchin III on Drugs
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Eradicate marijuana plants statewide. (Jul 2010)
- $1M more for crackdown on drugs. (Jun 2006)
- Declare war on meth & dangerous make-shift labs. (Feb 2005)
- Criminalize imports of opioid precursors. (Feb 2017)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Drugs
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Prioritize combating substance abuse from many angles. (Jan 2016)
- Behavioral therapies MUST accompany anti-addiction meds. (Jan 2016)
- If you get high, you won't get hired--Drugs aren't working. (Feb 2013)
- Substance abuse re-offenders cause prison overcrowding. (Feb 2013)
- Not just criminal penalties: use technology for enforcement. (Jan 2012)
- Support substance abuse care. (Jan 2011)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Drugs
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Fund advertisements intended to reduce methamphetamine use. (Oct 2008)
- Voted YES on more funding for Mexico to fight drugs. (Jun 2008)
- Voted YES on military border patrols to battle drugs & terrorism. (Sep 2001)
- Rated -20 by NORML, indicating a "hard-on-drugs" stance. (Dec 2006)
- Rated 25% by NORML, indicating an anti-legalization stance. (Jan 2014)
- Rated C by NORML, indicating a mixed record on drug reform. (Nov 2016)
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Cecil Underwood on Drugs
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Republican Candidate 2000:
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- More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)
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Bob Wise on Drugs
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- 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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Hiram Lewis on Drugs
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Rick Snuffer on Drugs
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Jay Wolfe on Drugs
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Treat addiction, but mandatory jail sentences for selling. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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- Voted YES on increasing penalties for drug offenses. (Nov 1999)
- Voted NO on spending international development funds on drug control. (Jul 1996)
- Require chemical resellers to certify against meth use. (Sep 2007)
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John Rockefeller on Drugs
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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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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Bob Wise 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)
- Voted NO on subjecting federal employees to random drug tests. (Sep 1998)
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Alan Mollohan on Drugs
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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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 -25 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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