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

Marijuana/pot use in the United States seems to an be identifiable political plank in the upcoming presidential election. Here is a short analysis of some of the presidential candidates thoughts on this issue:

Barack Obama (D) – In his first campaign election. Obama seemed to have a rather progressive attitude about the use of marijuana/pot. Initial perception aside, his administration has now become rather active in using federal agents to raid medical marijuana dispensaries in various states including California, Colorado, Michigan, and Montana.

Rick Perry (R) – The current governor of Texas is dead set against legalizing marijuana use. He has said, however, that he would support a state’s rights to implement legitimate medical marijuana legislation and that the federal government should not intervene with that decision.

Michelle Bachmann (R) – This candidate is highly touted with the Tea Party. To date, she has yet to declare a position on the topic of medical marijuana. In the summer, she ignored an on camera question relating to medical marijuana use.

Ron Paul (R) – This candidate also opposes the legalization of marijuana, but supports a  state’s right to enact medical marijuana laws. At one point, he even compared the crimminalization of marijuana/pot use to Prohibition.

Mitt. Romney (R) – During the presidential election process in 2008. Romney said. "I don't want marijuana to be used in our country." His is also an avid opponent of medical marijuana statutes and significantly encourages the federal government to intervene in those states where it use had been permitted.