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Cannabis

AZProgressive

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14. 2 House Democrats voted against it 200 voted in favor

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #13)

Thu Apr 21, 2022, 11:05 AM

Apr 2022

Not sure about the Senate but the Democratic leaders of the Senate seem supportive. You are correct about Biden but if it actually passed the Senate I think with the polling Biden would consider it but I doubt it would pass the Senate unless the filibuster was abolished.

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Why Do GOP Lawmakers Still Oppose Legalizing Weed? [View all] AZProgressive Apr 2022 OP

Unfortunately, not sure it's just some GOPers. There are Dems in opposition too. Hoyt Apr 2022 #1

It's overwhelmingly popular with Dems and young people. Phoenix61 Apr 2022 #2

I'm thinking of Congress people and Prez. But, yeah, people generally want it. Hoyt Apr 2022 #13

2 House Democrats voted against it 200 voted in favor AZProgressive Apr 2022 #14

Because Democrats & Liberals For The Most Part Are In Favor Of It SoCalDavidS Apr 2022 #3

No need to wait for anybody else. tirebiter Apr 2022 #4

It's the eat shit factor. A middle finger right in the face of rednecks that still aren't over the brewens Apr 2022 #5

My guess would be..... DFW Apr 2022 #6

afraid their rabid dogs might mellow out? nt msongs Apr 2022 #7

Exactly. It may turn their base into hippies. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #15

With easily the majority of Americans in favor of its legalization of MJ, duforsure Apr 2022 #8

Follow the money! Emile Apr 2022 #9

Perhaps after all the damage tobacco has caused to people's health MichMan Apr 2022 #10

There are many ways to use AZProgressive Apr 2022 #11

Not true PinkTiger Apr 2022 #17

Because, they are against Rincewind Apr 2022 #12

A lot of the pushback comes from religious groups. I think they walkingman Apr 2022 #16