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Medical Marijuana Takes A Federal Step Forward

by Ben Morris

Not only did Tuesday’s election produce two major marijuana policy victories, but we also saw signs of progress in Washington, D.C.
Barack Obama has consistently said that he does not support the federal government arresting medical marijuana patients in states where medical marijuana is legal. He also affirmed to MPP that he would not use federal resources to raid medical marijuana dispensaries in California, something his predecessor’s administration has done countless times.
And the Politico reported that Obama’s pick for drug czar may be Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton. Bratton is “totally supportive of the concept of medical marijuana” (Source).
There were some promising changes in Congress as well. With several elections still undecided, the Democrats are likely to pick up 22 new seats in Congress — 17 of which belonged to medical marijuana opponents in the last Congress. And every single Democratic incumbent who lost Tuesday was a medical marijuana opponent.
As I noted in an earlier post, a number of the most outspoken medical marijuana opponents faced tough opposition going into the election — and several of them were sent packing. Congressman Tom Feeney (R-Fla.), Congressman Ric Keller (R-Fla.), and Congresswoman Marilyn Musgrave (R-Colo.) are the most notable lawmakers who MPP will not miss. Congressman Mark Souder (R-Ind.), who once called MPP’s executive director a “an articulate advocate for an evil position,” held on to his seat despite predictions that he might lose.
Additionally, candidates who are close allies of MPP won spots in the House of Representatives, like Nevada State Senator Dina Titus, who is a strong supporter of medical marijuana.

Anarleaf

The more I read the more optimistic I get that we will have some progress.
I'm giddy as a schoolgirl just thinking about it.

KillerWeed420

I wish he would offer the job to Norm Stampher. Ex police chief of Seattle and member of L.E.A.P. He's very knowledgable on the subject.

Neko150

I'm giddy as well - I want to be so excited and optimistic, but something sounding this good doesn't seem like it will last. There are still countless opponents to MMJ in congress; let's hope that these individuals can make some headway in our cause

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runamukk

as long as we continue to make progress of any kind, we will get there!!!!