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Kamala Harris's Last-Minute Pitch: Legalize Marijuana, No Jail for Smoking Weed

Oct 15, 2024, 04:50 PM

Vice President Kamala Harris has reiterated her stance that no one should go to jail for smoking marijuana. This statement is part of her broader plan to legalize marijuana, which she has emphasized in her last-minute pitch to Black men, a key voting bloc. Harris's comments come as she seeks to bolster support among Black voters, following declining poll numbers. This position aligns with the Biden-Harris 2020 campaign promise to address marijuana-related convictions. However, her record as San Francisco district attorney, where she oversaw 1,900 convictions for marijuana offenses, has drawn criticism.