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All Possible Senate Majority Leaders Oppose Marijuana, So What’s Next?

Keegan MacDonald by Keegan MacDonald
November 14, 2024
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FILE PHOTO: Cannabis stickers on a Weed World store window are pictured the day New York State legalized recreational marijuana use amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

FILE PHOTO: Cannabis stickers on a Weed World store window are pictured the day New York State legalized recreational marijuana use amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 31, 2021. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

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Last week’s U.S. Senate election victory by Republicans has led to speculation over the future of cannabis reform, with three GOP senators—John Cornyn (TX), Rick Scott (FL), and John Thune (SD)—emerging as potential candidates for majority leader. Each has demonstrated opposition to ending federal marijuana prohibition, raising concerns for advocates hoping for progress on cannabis policy.

With Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stepping down from the leadership role, this marks the first time since 2007 that Republicans will elect a new majority leader. The caucus is expected to vote on its leader this Wednesday, but the choice may carry significant implications for the trajectory of cannabis reform under the new Senate leadership.

President-elect Donald Trump has not publicly endorsed a specific candidate for the position, but some of his allies, like Elon Musk, have shown support for Scott. Although Thune is considered a front-runner, the three senators have consistently shown resistance to cannabis reform initiatives. Cornyn, Scott, and Thune have either openly opposed cannabis banking reforms or questioned the potential public health effects of marijuana legalization.

Sen. John Cornyn has voiced concerns about the lack of comprehensive studies on cannabis’s public health impact. Despite acknowledging that the current cash-based nature of the marijuana industry poses risks, he has argued that the Senate should examine the health implications before considering legislation. Cornyn has also criticized cannabis banking proposals, suggesting they might lead to increased potency and youth access.

Sen. Rick Scott has called marijuana a “gateway drug,” opposing legalization and ballot measures related to cannabis, including a Florida proposal. Scott’s stance on marijuana reflects his personal experiences with his brother’s struggles with drug addiction, which he says shaped his views on substance abuse.

Sen. John Thune, while acknowledging shifting public opinion on cannabis, remains resistant to legal reforms. He has criticized Democrats’ attempts to include cannabis banking provisions in broader bills, characterizing them as distractions from more pressing issues.

While some advocates remain optimistic that Trump’s previous support for cannabis reform could influence Senate policy, the lack of an outspoken pro-reform leader among the GOP candidates suggests an uphill battle for any substantial legislative progress on cannabis reform in the coming years.

Read the whole article from MarijuanaMoment here.

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