Three Republicans Stand in the Way of Federal Weed Legalization

The Capitol Hill Club sits kiddy-corner from Cannon House Office building in downtown Washington, D.C. White table cloths and carved wooden elephants define the decor of this Hill hangout, which caters to mostly Republican lobbyists, staffers, and the occasional politician. But on a stifling day in June, a Democrat lobbyist came to lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS

• With over 60 percent of Americans in favor of marijuana legalization, public support has translated into more cannabis-related legislation introduced into congress than ever before.
• Public and bipartisan support are not enough for full marijuana legalization
• There are three names continually listed — by lobbyists, advocates, and lawmakers — as the gatekeepers to federal cannabis legislation: Republican Senators Mike Crapo (ID), Lindsey Graham (SC), and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY).

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