Where Every 2020 Candidate Stands on Weed | NowThis
Where Every 2020 Candidate Stands on Weed | NowThis
Here’s where Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and every other 2020 Democrat stands on weed.
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1. Joe Biden – Against
The former Vice President’s voting record on weed is poor Biden helped shape anti-drug policy as a Senator in the ‘80s and ‘90s and defended civil asset forfeiture. He recently said he regretted supporting those stances, but as Vice President in 2010, he called weed ‘a gateway drug.’
2. Cory Booker – For
The New Jersey Senator has prioritized cannabis legalization in his campaign In 2015, he introduced the CARERS Act to reschedule cannabis and has consistently condemned the drug war. Booker introduced the Marijuana Justice Act on Feb 28, 2019, which seeks to reverse damages of the war on drugs by expunging cannabis records and giving job priority to people who were directly affected.
3. Pete Buttigieg – For
The 2-term mayor of South Bend, IN is an advocate for social justice In Feb 2019, he told the Boston Globe ‘The safe, regulated, and legal sale of marijuana is an idea whose time has come for the United States, as evidenced by voters demanding legalization in states across the country.’
4. Julián Castro – For
As former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Barack Obama, he published a memo requiring owners of federal housing facilities to deny entry to people who use cannabis, even state-legal patients. In 2017, in response to a possible crackdown by the Trump administration, Castro tweeted ‘A mistake. Colorado and other states have shown we can sensibly legalize marijuana with reasonable controls.’ Castro does not have a voting record on cannabis.
6. Tulsi Gabbard – For
The Congresswoman from Hawaii spoke about cannabis in her campaign launch speech, criticizing a criminal justice system that ‘…puts people in prison for smoking marijuana while allowing corporations like Purdue Pharma, who are responsible for the opioid-related deaths of thousands of people, to walk away scot-free with their coffers full.’
7. Kirsten Gillibrand – For
The New York Senator and former Congresswoman cosponsored Booker’s Marijuana Justice Act and has a lengthy history of supporting pro-cannabis legislation.
8. Kamala Harris – For
The California Senator is a cosponsor of the Marijuana Justice Act and SAFE Banking Act, which would allow federal banking institutions to deal with money from cannabis businesses Harris has said addiction should be treated as a public health crisis instead of a criminal justice issue She’s made cannabis legalization and social justice staples of her campaign.
9. John Hickenlooper – For
The former Governor of Colorado signed the proposition to legalize cannabis statewide in 2012 At the time, he wasn’t entirely pro-legalization, and he warned other governors to approach cannabis reform with caution Hickenlooper has since advocated for states’ rights regarding cannabis legalization.
10. Jay Inslee – For
The Washington Gov. was in office when the state legalized cannabis in 2012 After announcing his 2020 bid, he said, ‘…and it’s about time we do it nationwide’ Inslee launched a ‘Marijuana Justice Initiative’ in 2019 to pardon non-violent cannabis offenders in Washington.
11. Amy Klobuchar – For
The Minnesota Senator cosponsored the STATES Act, which would allow states to craft their own cannabis laws, as well as 3 other pieces of progressive cannabis legislation.
14. Beto O’Rourke – For
The former Texas Congressman has advocated for cannabis reform. ‘It’s time to end the war on drugs. That starts by ending the federal prohibition on marijuana’ Tweet (sep 21, 2018) He strongly supports veterans’ access to medical cannabis and is a vocal proponent of social justice in weed legalization legislation.
16. Bernie Sanders – For
The Vermont Senator is all in on cannabis law reform As a member of Congress, he cosponsored a bill to legalize medical weed more than 20 years ago.
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IM VOTING FOR THE BRACK ONE BOOKER ALL THE WAY
I thought this was the United States not a few United States, simple as dat.
I really do hope marijuana is legalized. I don’t smoke any more for fear of legal repercussions, and I refuse to pop pills… but marijuana might be the only thing that saves me from myself.
So this may sound like a stupid question, but I really want to get other peoples opinions since I’m not into politics very much. Which candidate seems the most determined, sincere and honest when it comes to fully legalizing marijuana? From what I can tell it’s either Bernie or Kamala (even though I know she wasn’t 100% for it at one point), but like I said, I want other peoples opinions. Depending on who actually ends up running, I may get registered to vote for the first time in my entire life because it’s a health issue for me. I live with 24/7 debilitating pain and pot helps tremendously, but I am terrified of getting caught with it. Obviously there are some other issues that I care about as well, but legalizing marijuana is what will get me to the polls.
creepy joe touching people awkward is a gateway to jail
I don’t like social justice or political correctness for that matter, and I don’t like weed being tied to that.
what is the BANGER playing in the back
””Now This News”” went back to Biden’s record on marijuana from the 80’s and 90’s
…………….………………………………………………………………….why didn’t they do that with Kamala?
…………….………………….busted!
…………….………………………………………………………..in the 90’s and as recently as a few years ago she was against legalization of marijuana
Doped up voters is the last thing we need.
Bernie the thing of the past.
all a bunch of bullshitters
Trump will win again!!!
I don’t agree with ruining your health for 20 minutes of fake happiness I understand to use it for medical use but it is bad especially for young brains
I like the part when you showed Bernie Sanders in this video! Really compelling stuff.
Great video!
The guy who covered up police racism is not an advocate for social justice. Not sure why you guys have fallen for the Pete facade. Also you should have mention that Kamala has an anti legalization history despite her support for it now
I love Bernie Sanders. He is a rock beneath the feet of America.
This is in no disrespect.
But 🖕Joe Biden! Mostly everyone but him was FOR the legalization.😒 Go eat a dill pickle with no dentures. Onawww…
Song?
Thats cause they want VOTES. They caught you in the loop of this weed theory now. Its up to each american to be smart and vote for the right thing to each is own…
Biden just lost my vote. I live in chronic pain, and would just like to have it if I need it instead of filling my body with opioids.
What is with the elevator music?
please speak a lot of people only listen
excellent video!
biden helped write the rave act effectively making it illegal to sell drug test kits or be held liable for any criminal activities that may occur at your venue. biden is the guy who wants bath salts sent in the mail and more deaths due to drugs. he doesn’t care about your health or your rights to freely practice your beliefs. don’t be fooled biden isn’t an option
Joe Biden believes what he saw in the movie Reefer Madness. He cannot think for himself. Remember he dropped out of the presidential race several years ago for plagiarism. He is a special kind of fool.
Lol kamala Harris has locked up so many African Americans for pot charges. What a joke🤦♂️
Biden is showing his age on the legalization of marijuana issue!
Don’t really see why it matter, Biden is the only candidate who can beat tump
Wait I’m confused, you have Castro as “For”, yet he published the memo requiring federal housing authorities to deny entry to cannabis users? Even if/when it’s legal in that state? Does that sound right?
I kinda want Beto for president so he can be the American Justin Trudeau
Not that it matters, none of these idiots can beat Trump.
Never heard of 75 percent of these mofos
Bernie is the heart and soul america needs. Healthcare, justice reform, marijuana reform, and social reform… How is it that hard to believe in him when he has always fought for us, unify under Bernie2020 before we lose another election and have trump’s dictatorship around another term
Like the music btw
Wtf is the music
As a Texan republican who occasionally used Marijuana while in college in California, I found this video thoughtful, informative, and educational as to who supports progress on this issue.
As a professional jazz pianist….I found this to be one of the most awesome videos on the tube.
Stay cool, internet. Stay cool.
Joe Bidens the worst democrat candidate by far, and is the one winning. Smh, but he’s better then trump and if Joe somehow wins against all of the other candidates, I’d still vote for him even though I’m very against his marijuana policies
How y’all gonna do my man Yang like that?
These are first class rubbish dems..They’ll sell their soul for a jelly roll..Socialists with no real agenda..but to pander the sicknesses of America..I stand firmly for cannibis use openly everywhere anytime..But I’m no socialist…
Bernie > Joe I am suprised Joe is Anti-Weed considering his good pal Obama was pro-weed.
If you’re against marijuana legalization you’re against the American people!
Okay but why didn’t they include any republicans? Seems pretty biased
why do you people want weed legalised, there is no need
Trump 2020. Bernie would be ok though. Politicians are flippy floppy with views towards things to gain votes anyways. Too early for this. Good vid though
The greatest thing I learned from this is that the are still too many people running for president.
Bernie2020 wake up people
More videos like this please
Legalization should be Nationwide. And it should not be up to a state to make the decision for medical marijuana patients. Or recreational users. A state does not hold a medical degree. And it can choose to ignore doctors who are advocating for their patients simply based on corporate, or political interest. In fact harming American citizens and forcing them to use opioids which are far more harmful. Or having no other choice but to live in pain which leads to suicide!
Shouldn’t the title say, ‘Where Every 2020 Democratic Candidate Stands On Weed | Now This’ considering there are no Republicans mentioned? I’m a democrat btw, but as someone who runs a cannabis news organization I was going to run this piece until I realized it would alienate one side that wants to know how their side votes on cannabis. I know its that they vote repressively, but you should at least show it.