Medical marijuana still scares most high profile Pa. politicians despite massive poll popularity

HARRISBURG PATRIOT NEWS: When U.S. Rep. Scott Perry told constituents last month that he favored legalizing marijuana for medical purposes he became the highest-ranking elected Pennsylvania Republican to support the once-controversial position…

Franklin and Marshall College pollster Terry Madonna said having a congressman elected by grassroots conservatives shift on medical marijuana is significant.

“This is sort of a recognition that there is a sea change underway when it comes to medical marijuana,” Madonna said. “Every poll shows overwhelming support. Even a majority of Republicans support it.”… (more)

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