Even though the bill is not likely to pass the Senate, House Democrats thought the messaging created by this bill was important. Progressives and Democrat strategists say the marijuana vote would actually help in most congressional races and that a vote for the measure won’t turn away voters in droves.
Talking about marijuana has helped boost turnout in past elections, said Sal Pace, a former Colorado House minority leader who now is a consultant focusing on the role cannabis plays in political races. He said targeting voters who care about cannabis helped increase turnout during now-Colorado Gov.
Anti-legalization advocates, however, say the pandemic is not the right time to consider marijuana legislation. Both Rep. Earl Blumenauer and Sen. Cory Booker argue that taking the unprecedented step of passing legislation to decriminalize marijuana — even if the bill will not pass the Senate this year — would encourage their base and increase Democrat turnout in key Senate races this year.
“The focus of constituents — the real call for action, the real unmet needs out there — are emergency relief for the pandemic,” said Rep. Anthony Brown , a member of the Congressional Black Caucus who is en route to reelection in his solidly blue district. Brown said he is getting calls from constituents about the pandemic, but no one is reaching out about the marijuana vote.
Grow some.
I think if we gave congress and the senate some sweet kush, things would be way fuxking more chill...
I'm sorry what. This is a dumb take.
The “momentum” myth is a totally American thing and a very good excuse for lacklustre results. You have the possibility to do it and you would even gain votes by doing it? Then do it!
Marijuana is an addictive drug with scientifically proven public health harms.The Democrats want to legalize it.They really hate this country!
Democrats have no spine. Imagine backing down from one of the most popular positions in America right now because Republicans are mean to you about it. Pathetic
The guy in this picture looks stoned
it 'stalled' because the Democrats are too spineless to actually do it, I guess.
“We don’t need the youth vote. At all!”
Hoyer is a fucking saboteur.
God they just can’t stop tamping down expectations that they’ll do the things they were lying about wanting to do in the first place, huh? We all missed our best chance in Bernie.
It's time we kick the Republicans and Centrists out of the Dem. party.
Centrists don't want to win, they don't want the burden of power.
This is propaganda. Plain and simple for the establishment
How is this even a discussion anymore? We sell drinks that make people angry and violent, but we make billions from it so that's A-OK.
natsfert is the author. Donno why she chose to out RepAOC's pic on the article. She is THE MOST CONSISTENT on this. Please put SpeakerPelosi 's picture.
Removing penalties for marijuana use is popular, so let's wait till after the election to do it. The Democrats!
Trump would sign it and ruin the plan.
A bipartisan win could be legalizing Insustrial Hemp.
Shocked.
Nothing is stalled. We need to elect more Dems to a majority. It takes a little more time. There was never going to be to move the election day up to sooner. It is something for the voters to consider.
Yeah that's all we need ! MORE ADDICTS 🤷♂️
Do you mean big tobacco is, once again, influencing the political lobby? How is it possible that 95% of tobacco lobby money goes to republicans? Coincidence? Must be.
For once do something for the people.
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