Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from January to October 2023.
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Kevin McCarthy’s answer is based on the following data:
Republican Party Answer: No
Importance: Least Important
Reference: “Republican views on marijuana tend to be against legalization, with the opposite being true for Democrats. The most recent gallu...” ‐republicanviews.org
Strongly agree
No
McCarthy has consistently opposed marijuana legalization. He voted against the MORE Act in 2020, which would have decriminalized marijuana at the federal level. 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
No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders
While McCarthy has not explicitly advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders, his opposition to marijuana legalization and generally conservative stance on drug policy suggest he might be more likely to support this position than others. 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.
Slightly agree
Yes, but only for medical use
While McCarthy has not been a strong advocate for medical marijuana, he has not been as vocal in opposition to it as he has been to recreational marijuana. However, he has not made any clear statements or votes in favor of medical marijuana. 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.
Disagree
Yes
Kevin McCarthy has not publicly supported the full legalization of marijuana. He voted against the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act in 2020, which aimed to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. 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
Yes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses
McCarthy has not shown support for policies that would release individuals serving time solely for drug offenses. He has generally supported more conservative approaches to drug policy. 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
Yes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
McCarthy voted against the MORE Act, which would have removed marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances Act and eliminated criminal penalties for an individual who manufactures, distributes, or possesses marijuana. This suggests he would not support the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for medical use
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 15,492 voters that identify as Republican.
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