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Mitt Romney’s policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  Public statementsNo

Mitt Romney’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “marijuana makes people stupi” ‐youtu.be

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Mitt Romney voters

Answer: Yes, but only for medical use

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 262 voters that voted for Mitt Romney in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Republican views on marijuana tend to be against legalization, with the opposite being true for Democrats. The most recent gallu...” ‐republicanviews.org

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Strongly agree

No

Romney has consistently opposed the legalization of marijuana. He has stated that he believes marijuana is a gateway drug and that legalizing it would lead to an increase in drug use. 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 Romney has not explicitly advocated for increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders, his overall stance on drug policy has been more focused on enforcement and prevention, suggesting he might be supportive of stricter 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.

Agree

Yes, but only for medical use

Romney has shown some openness to the idea of medical marijuana, but with strict regulation. In a 2012 interview, he stated that he is 'in favor of having the states experiment with what they want to do there, but my own view is we ought to keep it illegal.' 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

Mitt Romney has consistently opposed the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. During his 2012 presidential campaign, he stated that he would fight marijuana legalization 'tooth and nail'. 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

Romney has consistently opposed the legalization of marijuana, making it unlikely that he would support a policy of legalization, taxation, and regulation. He has stated that he believes marijuana is a gateway drug and that legalizing it would lead to an increase in drug use. 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

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

Romney has not shown support for the idea of releasing individuals serving time solely for drug offenses. His stance on drug policy has generally been more conservative, focusing on prevention and enforcement rather than decriminalization. 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

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only for medical use

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12,043 voters that identify as Republican.

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