Democratic 2020 Presidential Candidates on Drugs
May 13, 2019Joe Biden:
1981: Militarized domestic police against drugs.
1989: Bush didn't go far enough in War on Drugs.
Proud of backing tough drug laws & penalties.
Cory Booker:
Decriminalize marijuana; expunge past criminal records.
Legalize marijuana federally, plus state incentives.
Pete Buttigieg:
Marijuana is personal responsibility issue; move to legalize.
Julian Castro:
Crack down on traffickers of dangerous drugs like fentanyl.
Legalize and regulate marijuana; expunge criminal records.
Tulsi Gabbard:
Let states legalize marijuana; non-user supports free choice.
Kamala Harris:
Legalize marijuana it gives a lot of people joy.
John Hickenlooper:
Marijuana legalization works, but leave it to states.
Failed War on Drugs paved way for pot legalization.
As teen, grew his own marijuana before it was legal.
Supports states permitting marijuana, not federal reform.
Amy Klobuchar:
Reduce sentences for non-violent drug offenders.
Opioid companies should fund addiction treatment.
Beto O`Rourke:
1998: drunk driving arresting officers say he tried to flee.
Treat drug abuse as public health issue, not criminal.
Arrested for drunk driving at age 25; license suspended.
Dealing Drugs and Death: 2011 call for legalization.
End prohibition on marijuana, expunge records of possessors.
Andrew Yang:
Decriminalize opiates & marijuana, but not cocaine.
Source: OnTheIssues.org