DRUG/CRIMINAL ATTORNEY IN BERGEN (HACKENSACK), PASSAIC (PATERSON), AND MORRIS (MORRISTOWN) COUNTIES: CURRENT POLITICAL VIEWS ON MARIJUANA USE

Here are the attitudes maintained by other potential presidential candidates on the use of marijuana/pot.

Newt Gingrich (R) – In 1982, this former House speaker advanced the medical marijuana cause in this country. During his reign in Congress, however, he instigated some legislation that would create the penalty of death for anyone smuggling over 2 ounces of pot across the border.

Herman Cain (R) – This candidate, a former ad executive for a pizza company has previously stated that he thought a state should have the right to make decisions on medical marijuana use. During a recent press conference, however, he refused to directly answer questions as to whether he was in support of medical marijuana laws.

Rick Santorum (R) – This former senator from the Keystone state has declared that he would use the federal government to quash medical marijuana legislation in any state. It is also said that medical marijuana laws is "an activity that is not consistent with American values.".

Jon Huntsman (R) – This former governor from the state of Utah and a former ambassador to China has vowed that he would allow states to decide medical marijuana legislation. A Mormon, Huntsman has said he has never used marijuana/pot.