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This is the problem with both parties, I'd say - the party platforms are somewhat consistent with the views of their voting base, but the actions of the politic
by Ancapistani 6y ago
This is the problem with both parties, I'd say - the party platforms are somewhat consistent with the views of their voting base, but the actions of the politicians don't align very well with either.
The general impression I get is that a majority of Republicans would support federal decriminalization of cannabis. Most of those support legalization as a specific goal, while others would support through their view of federalism.
A supermajority of US citizens support legalization at this point - only around 1/3 poll as be opposed as of last year, and that number is consistently falling over time.
It's honestly not a partisan issue at this point - it's a "politician" issue.
- jacques_chester 6y agoIt's an electoral system issue. Voting is voluntary, which causes highly-motivated single-issue voters to be overrepresented. Then there's the primary system, which is the same problem squared. It used to be that politicians could pander a little to the base during a primary and then "run to the centre" in the general. Those days are gone, because "being primaried" is a real and persistent risk. The practical upshot is that the system is structured to favour fringe voices rather than the median voter.