Marijuana will be on the Ballot

John Ingold reports in the Denver Post that a legalization of marijuana for recreational use will very likely be on the ballot in November. The marijuana interest groups backed up with big distribution money (and wealthy libertarians) believe time is on their side. The public is getting more tolerant of use.

This will be Colorado voters second consideration of it. They said no by 59 percent in 2006 and California voters defeated it in 2010.

But, a new robo poll claims it has one-half the voters in favor of it – an improvement from years past – but hardly a strong opening position.

“That result, said Denver pollster Floyd Ciruli, shows the Colorado campaign is starting from a weak position, as voters generally become more conservative on issues as the election approaches. But Ciruli said a well-funded campaign from proponents could change the pattern.”