Category: Candidates

In Short In 2007, Sen. Edwards stated publicly that he would end the DEA’s raids on medical marijuana patients in states that have approved medical marijuana use for the seriously ill. This is a switch from his position four years ago, when he stated that it would be “irresponsible” to end the raids. What Sen.… Continue reading ▼ Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) on Medical Marijuana

In Short The former mayor of New York City has stated publicly that he does not support ending the federal raids on state medical marijuana patients and caregivers. What Former Mayor Giuliani Has Done: Mayor Giuliani has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana. What Former Mayor Giuliani Has Said: On… Continue reading ▼ Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani (R-NY)

In Short Sen. Clinton has publicly promised to end the federal raids on state medical marijuana patients and their caregivers. Sen. Clinton also voted against an amendment in the U.S. Senate that was intended to undermine state medical marijuana laws. What Sen. Clinton Has Done: On April 19, 2007, Sen. Clinton voted against the Coburn… Continue reading ▼ Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY)

In Short The former governor of Arkansas has stated publicly that he does not support ending the federal raids on state medical marijuana patients. What Former Gov. Huckabee Has Done: Gov. Huckabee has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana. What Former Gov. Huckabee Has Said: At a private house party… Continue reading ▼ Former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR)

In Short The former governor of Massachusetts has stated publicly that he does not support ending the federal raids on state medical marijuana patients and caregivers. What Former Gov. Romney Has Done: Gov. Romney has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana. What Former Gov. Romney Has Said: During a town… Continue reading Former Gov. Mitt Romney (R-MA)

You can find video and audio clips of the candidates talking about medical marijuana in their own words below. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) Speaks on Medical Marijuana — March 22, 2008Gov. Huckabee (R-AR) says medical marijuana isn’t important to himRep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) will protect medical marijana patientsRep. Ron Paul (R-TX) meets a medical marijuana… Continue reading Candidates Comment on Medical Marijuana

Obama: When it comes to medical marijuana, I have more of a practical view than anything else. I mean, my attitude is that if it’s an issue of doctors prescribing medical marijuana as a treatment for glaucoma or as a cancer treatment, I think that should be appropriate because there really is no difference between… Continue reading Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) Speaks on Medical Marijuana

In Short Sen. McCain has changed his position from protecting states’ rights in regard to medical marijuana to publicly stating that he does not support ending the federal raids on state medical marijuana patients and caregivers. What Sen. McCain Has Done: Sen. McCain has neither cosponsored nor voted on any legislation specifically addressing medical marijuana.… Continue reading Sen. John McCain (R-AZ)

In Short Gov. Richardson is the only presidential candidate who has signed state medical marijuana legislation into law. He has also promised to end the federal raids on medical marijuana patients. What Gov. Richardson Has Done: On April 2, 2007, as governor of New Mexico, Richardson signed into law a bill protecting patients who use… Continue reading ▼ Gov. Bill Richardson (D-NM)