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At this point, the president has not said he supports legalization of marijuana. In an election year, it is doubtful he would take a stand on such a controversial issue. He has been very honest about his own youthful drug use, but he has not said much about his future plans regarding legalization or decriminalization.
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Did Barack Obama support California's Proposition 8?
Barack Obama opposed California's Proposition 8, but it wasn't until May 9, 2012 that he publicly announced support for the legalization of same-sex marriage. Prior to that, he supported civil unions.
What is Barack Obama's position on California's Proposition 8?
Barack Obama publicly opposed California's Proposition 8, but it wasn't until May 9, 2012 that he announced unequivocal support for the legalization of same-sex marriage. Prior to that he supported civil unions.
Will Barack Obama legalize marijuana?
This comes from the White House: "Marijuana legalization for any purpose is a non-starter in the Obama administration." Also "The costs of legalizing marijuana would outweigh any possible tax that could be levied." As for medical marijuana, federally the only thing close to marijuana that you can be prescribed is Marinol which comes in the form of a pill or liquid. Some state governments allow actual marijuana to be prescribed but anyone participating in the use of it, even though prescribed can be punished by federal law. So the answer is no.
How can Barack Obama change things?
by legalizing marijuana
What is Barack Obama stance on marijuana medical and recreational?
Last fall during a nationally televised presidential debate, Sen. Barack Obama hesitantly raised his hand and joined with most of his Democratic rivals to declare that he opposed decriminalizing marijuana. As a candidate for the U.S. Senate four years ago, Mr. Obama told Illinois college students that he supported eliminating criminal penalties for marijuana use or possession, according to a videotape of a little noticed debate that was obtained by The Washington Times. "I think we need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws," Mr. Obama told an audience during a debate at Northwestern University in 2004. "But I'm somebody who believes in legalization of marijuana." Asked about the two different answers, Mr. Obama's presidential campaign said he in fact has "always" supported decriminalizing marijuana as he answered in 2004, meaning the candidate mistakenly raised his hand during the presidential debate last fall. That position leaves Mr. Obama as the lone presidential candidate among the four leading challengers in either party who supports eliminating criminal penalties for marijuana. Mr. Obama's chief rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Hillary Clinton, opposes decriminalization, Clinton campaign spokesman Phil Singer said.
Did Barack Obama use marijuana?
He doesn't, it's just another person, trying to be an idiot and using Barack in their username.
Where does Barack Obama stand on drug legalization?
At this point in his presidency, he has not come out in favor of legalizing drugs, nor has any other president.
Did Barack Obama oppose California's Proposition 8?
Barack Obama publicly opposed California's Proposition 8, as well as North Carolina's Amendment 1.Barack Obama supports the legalization of same-sex marriage and opposed California's Proposition 8.
Does President Barack Obama support healthcare?
No he does not
Who does Warren Buffet support for President?
Barack Obama
Does barack obama support immigration reform?
yes
What is Barack Obama's policy on gay rights and same-sex marriage?
I believe Mr. Obama supports full civil rights for gays and lesbians, including the legalization of and federal recognition of same-sex marriage.
