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Re: The Reason Democrats Are Backing Gay Rights and Marijuana Legalization
Nor do I...but they are smart enough to avoid loudly opposing it. In this way they are not seen as fighting against popular demand and thus do not drive voters away. Tactically this is a very wise political position to take. By fighting many of the "Hot Button" issues in society IE:Abortion, Healthcare, Entitlements, Equality, ....etc. , they are eliminating votes while the Dems are creating new ones.
I think this thread is built on a faulty premise. Outside of Colorado and Washington, I haven't seen any evidence that the Democrats, as a national party, are remotely interested in legalizing marijuana.
Nor do I...but they are smart enough to avoid loudly opposing it. In this way they are not seen as fighting against popular demand and thus do not drive voters away. Tactically this is a very wise political position to take. By fighting many of the "Hot Button" issues in society IE:Abortion, Healthcare, Entitlements, Equality, ....etc. , they are eliminating votes while the Dems are creating new ones.