Pubdate: Tue, 29 Jul 2014
Source: Washington Times (DC)
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Author: Tom Howell Jr.
Page: A7

POLL HAS OVERWHELMING SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA INITIATIVE

Florida voters overwhelmingly support legalizing medical marijuana, 
88 to 10 percent, while a smaller margin says adults should be 
allowed to possess a bit of the drug for personal use, according to a new poll.

Quinnipiac University found voters over 65 years old widely support a 
medical marijuana program, 83-14 percent, while voters ages 18 to 29 
years old would rubber-stamp it, 95-5 percent. The lowest level of 
support is among Republicans, 80-19 percent.

The Sunshine State is set to vote in November on a proposal to 
legalize medical marijuana, but it must meet a 60-percent threshold. 
Based on their findings, the pollsters say the measure is likely to pass.

"Forget the stereotypes of stodgy old folks living out their golden 
years playing canasta and golf," said Peter Brown, assistant director 
of the Quinnipiac University poll.
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