Category: Candidates

In Short Sen. Brownback withdrew from the Republican primary on October 19, 2007. Prior to his withdrawal, Sen. Brownback had publicly stated that he would continue raiding and arresting seriously ill patients who use medical marijuana with approval from their doctors and state law. What Sen. Brownback Has Done: Brownback has neither cosponsored nor voted… Continue reading Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS)

In Short While former Sen. Gravel has yet to make a public statement regarding his stance on the DEA’s policy of raiding and arresting seriously ill people who use medical marijuana, he has clearly stated that he is a proponent of the legalization of marijuana. What Former Sen. Gravel Has Done: Sen. Gravel has neither… Continue reading Former Sen. Mike Gravel (D-AK)

In Short The former governor of Virginia and former chairman of the Republican National Committee has stated support for states’ rights, but has yet to publicly state that he would end the federal raids on medical marijuana patients and their caregivers. What Gov. Gilmore Has Done: Gov. Gilmore has neither cosponsored nor voted on any… Continue reading Gov. Jim Gilmore (R-VA) on Medical Marijuana

In Short Rep. Hunter has stated clearly that if elected he would have Californians raided and arrested by DEA agents for using medical marijuana legally under California state law. He has also consistently voted in opposition to legislation that would have protected medical marijuana patients and caregivers participating in medical marijuana programs. What Rep. Hunter… Continue reading Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA)

In Short Sen. Dodd has publicly promised to end the federal raids on state medical marijuana programs and has said he would decriminalize marijuana. He also voted against an amendment in the U.S. Senate that was intended to undermine state medical marijuana laws. What Sen. Dodd Has Done: On April 19, 2007, Sen. Dodd voted… Continue reading Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT)

In Short Rep. Tancredo has been an outspoken opponent of the DEA’s raids on medical marijuana patients and has consistently voted in favor of legislation to end the raids. What Rep. Tancredo Has Done: In every year from 2003 to 2006, Rep. Tancredo voted in support of the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment, which would have ended the… Continue reading Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO)

In Short Sen. Biden has publicly promised to end the federal raids on state medical marijuana programs. What Sen. Biden Has Done: Sen. Biden has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana. What Sen. Biden Has Said: At a house party in Canterbury, New Hampshire, on May 12, 2007, Sen. Biden… Continue reading Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE)

In Short The former senator from Tennessee has not committed to ending the federal raids on medical marijuana patients. What Sen. Thompson Has Done: Sen. Thompson has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana. What Sen. Thompson Has Said: While meeting voters at a Stratham, New Hampshire, campaign event on September… Continue reading Sen. Fred Thompson (R-TN)

In Short On May 29, 2003, Rep. Kucinich was quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle as supporting medical marijuana “without reservation” and indicated that as president he would be willing to sign an executive order permitting its use. This came on the heels of his May 27, 2003 announcement calling for a broad rethinking of… Continue reading ▼ Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) on Medical Marijuana

In Short Rep. Paul has been an outspoken opponent of marijuana prohibition and has consistently voted in favor of legislation to end the DEA’s raids on medical marijuana patients. What Rep. Paul Has Done: Rep. Paul has consistently voted in favor of, and cosponsored, the Hinchey-Rohrabacher amendment, which would have barred the DEA from spending… Continue reading ▼ Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) on Medical Marijuana