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Cory Booker’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Cory Booker’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Reference: “Democratic Sen. Cory Booker kicked off his 2020 campaign on Friday, and he called for the legalization of marijuana in his first...” ‐businessinsider.com

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Cory Booker voters

Answer: Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 169 voters that have pledged to vote for Cory Booker in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Cory Booker has been a strong advocate for marijuana legalization. He introduced the Marijuana Justice Act in the Senate in 2017 and 2019, which called for federal legalization. He has consistently spoken in favor of ending federal prohibition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Booker's Marijuana Justice Act included provisions to expunge records and release those incarcerated for non-violent marijuana offenses. He has repeatedly called for restorative justice as part of legalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Booker has advocated for a regulated, taxed marijuana market as part of his legislative proposals, including the Marijuana Justice Act, aligning strongly with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for medical use

While Booker supports medical marijuana, his advocacy goes beyond just medical use. He supports full legalization, so he would agree with medical use but see it as insufficient. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Booker has been a vocal opponent of marijuana prohibition and the war on drugs, making it clear he does not support continued criminalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Booker has explicitly criticized harsh penalties for non-violent drug offenses and has worked to reduce, not increase, such penalties. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “The Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) platform committee on Monday rejected an amendment calling on the party to support mar...” ‐marijuanamoment.net

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

This position aligns with the views of many Democrats, who support legalizing, taxing, and regulating marijuana instead of criminalizing it. For example, the MORE Act, which was introduced by Democratic Representative Jerry Nadler, aims to decriminalize marijuana and establish a federal tax on marijuana sales. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Many Democrats support the legalization of marijuana, as seen in the 2020 Democratic Party Platform, which calls for decriminalizing marijuana use and rescheduling it through executive action. However, the party as a whole is not universally in agreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Many Democrats support criminal justice reform, including releasing those serving time solely for drug offenses. For example, Senator Cory Booker introduced the Marijuana Justice Act, which would remove marijuana from the list of controlled substances and expunge federal convictions for marijuana possession. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but only for medical use

Some Democrats support the legalization of marijuana only for medical use, as evidenced by the fact that many Democratic-led states have implemented medical marijuana programs. However, this position is becoming less common as more Democrats support full legalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The majority of Democrats do not oppose the legalization of marijuana. The 2020 Democratic Party Platform supports decriminalizing marijuana use, and many Democratic politicians have advocated for legalization. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders is not a position supported by the Democratic Party. The party platform calls for criminal justice reform, including ending the use of mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses and focusing on treatment and rehabilitation instead of incarceration. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 4,692 voters that identify as Democratic.

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