Florida marijuana campaign heats up, could raise Nov. turnout

TALLAHASSEE (Reuters) – Opponents of a proposal to let doctors in Florida prescribe marijuana are poised to launch a $1.6 million advertising campaign on Monday, with potential side effects for the state’s heated race for governor in November.

Political consultants say a public battle over the proposed constitutional amendment to allow medical marijuana, included on this year’s midterm election ballot, could boost turnout among young voters for Democrat Charlie Crist, who supports the measure. The extra support may be enough to help him defeat incumbent Republican Governor Rick Scott, who opposes it.

But opponents of Amendment 2 got a major boost when Sheldon Adelson, Las Vegas casino magnate and a major Republican fundraiser, put up $2.5 million of the $3.2 million raised by Drug Free Florida. [Read More]

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