Posted on 10/05/2010 8:22:53 PM PDT by GOP_Lady
Party Considers Legalization Efforts in Swing States Amid Signs California Measure Is Exciting Young, Liberal Voters
Democratic strategists are studying a California marijuana-legalization initiative to see if similar ballot measures could energize young, liberal voters in swing states for the 2012 presidential election.
Some pollsters and party officials say Democratic candidates in California are benefiting from a surge in enthusiasm among young voters eager to back Proposition 19, which would legalize marijuana in certain quantities and permit local governments to regulate and tax it.
Party strategists and marijuana-legalization advocates are discussing whether to push for similar ballot questions in 2012 in Colorado and Nevada—both expected to be crucial to President Barack Obama's re-election—and Washington state, which will have races for governor and seats in both houses of Congress.
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Tax it ??? Well, that ought to put the kibosh on 'enthusiasm' right there ... these 'young voters' have no clue what they're in for, they just want lots of dope to smoke (or think they do)
Then again, what does 'thinking' and smoking dope have to do with each other? Never mind, forget I asked ... I forgot already ... is there a candy bar around? I got the munchies ...... WHOH, forgot to take the wrapper off before biting into it ...
/sarc off
Dave’s not here
Gives new meaning to the term “high voter turnout”.
Legalize it and take the issue off of the table.
“Democrats Look to Cultivate Pot Vote in 2012”
If prop 19 passes in CA, the Obama administration will fight it in court, saying its a Federal Jurisdiction.
Bingo!
Democracy on Drugs = Obama getting re-elected.
Giggle. Thanks, married21!
SunkenCiv, perhaps you would also care to comment.
Your pics made me laugh, 001!
Thanks MaggieCarta!
You are welcome, SunkenCiv! (It was a joint ping to two parties)
You pretty much have to be out-of-your-mind high to vote for dims.
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