State of Connecticut Archives: on Drugs
Chris Murphy:
Admits past marijuana usage
When asked if any of the candidates had smoked marijuana, all of the Democratic candidates said they have smoked it in the past, except for Bysiewicz, who answered with a firm, "no."
Source: WFSB coverage of 2012 CT Senate Debate
Apr 16, 2012
Jodi Rell:
Restrict sale of products used to make methamphetamine
Indicate which principles you support regarding crime. - Support the restriction of the sale of products used to make methamphetamine (e.g. tablets containing pseudophedrine, ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine).
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Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
- Strengthen sex-offender laws.
Source: 2006 CT Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 7, 2006
Linda McMahon:
1989: WWE exonerated unanimously of steroid doctor misdeeds
Blumenthal reminded McMahon that during 1989, according to court records, McMahon alerted a doctor under contract with her pro-wrestling empire of an imminent federal investigation into steroids. Blumenthal said McMahon "tipped off the doctor who worked
for her about a federal criminal investigation. She hired the doctor."After the debate, a McMahon campaign spokesman challenged Blumenthal's assertion that McMahon had improperly tipped off a doctor about the steroids probe, saying, "WWE did not want
to be associated with the doctor, and as is typically the case when a company wants to break any association with someone or dismiss someone, WWE provided cause. The doctor was not 'tipped off" to anything. And that memo that Dick Blumenthal invoked was
entered into evidence at trial by prosecutors who made the exact same argument Blumenthal did. Twelve jurors unanimously rejected that argument, and WWE was totally exonerated without so much as calling a single witness."
Source: Connecticut Post coverage of 2010 CT Senate debate
Oct 7, 2010
Prasad Srinivasan:
Expand medical marijuana eligibility
Reform healthcare so doctors can practice without worrying about bureaucrats looking over their shoulder- Led the efforts to ensure medical services continue uninterrupted in hospitals facing severe economic challenges
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Co sponsored legislation to reduce treatment delays
- Strongly supported 3D mammograms were on the list of covered treatment options
- Supported the expansion of medical marijuana eligibility
Source: 2018 CT Governor campaign website SrinivasanForGovernor.com
Mar 11, 2017
Prasad Srinivasan:
Combat the state's opioid crisis
Protect individuals to ensure government works for all citizensSupported legislation to combat the state's opioid crisis- Supported legislation to strengthen human trafficking laws
- Supported the
establishment of a cancer relief fund to support firefighters afflicted by cancer from their job
- Supported increased penalties for those who are convicted of animal abuse
- Expanded dementia training requirements for nursing home staff
Source: 2018 CT Governor campaign website SrinivasanForGovernor.com
Mar 11, 2017
Susan Bysiewicz:
Never smoked marijuana
When asked if any of the candidates had smoked marijuana, all of the Democratic candidates said they have smoked it in the past, except for Bysiewicz, who answered with a firm, "no."
Source: WFSB coverage of 2012 CT Senate Debate
Apr 15, 2012
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