Editor's Note: It's clear that political candidates must have their stance on marijuana clearly defined and ready for broadcast, as marijuana makes its appearance as one of only six questions asked of these candidates for replacing outgoing House Republican Tom Petri.Â
MILWAUKEE (AP) – Democratic Winnebago County Executive Mark Harris, Republican state Sen. Glenn Grothman and Libertarian Gus Fahrendorf, a small business owner, are competing for the U.S. House seat now held by retiring Republican Tom Petri. The Associated Press asked the candidates who will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot to answer the same 10 questions in 130 words or less. Their responses follow.
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Question: The states have a patchwork of laws when it comes to marijuana. Should Congress create uniformity by legalizing medical or recreational marijuana?
Harris: No, it should be left to the states.
Grothman: I am opposed to current proposals for legalizing marijuana use at the federal level.
Fahrendorf: Yes. Congress needs to address the use of hemp and marijuana. I believe that the federal law against these substances needs to be abolished. …
