When New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s final term expires next January, the state will likely elect a Democrat to replace the Republican. And unlike Christie — who is an outspoken opponent of marijuana reform — the current gubernatorial frontrunner, U.S. ambassador Phil Murphy, sees cannabis legalization as a financial opportunity.  
Speaking at a conference hosted by the New Jersey Hospital Association in Princeton, New Jersey, Christie had some choice words for pro-cannabis legislators:
“They want that blood money? Let them do it. And they will.

Chris Christie Calls Marijuana Tax Dollars “Blood Money”

When New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s final term expires next January, the state will likely elect a Democrat to replace the Republican. And unlike Christie — who is an outspoken opponent of marijuana reform — the current gubernatorial frontrunner, U.S. ambassador Phil Murphy, sees cannabis legalization as a financial opportunity.  

Speaking at a conference hosted by the New Jersey Hospital Association in Princeton, New Jersey, Christie had some choice words for pro-cannabis legislators:

“They want that blood money? Let them do it. And they will. Let me tell you something — this will be like priority number one come January. I guarantee you, if we have a Democratic governor, it will be priority number one.”

New Jersey’s current medical marijuana program was voted into law just before Christie took office in January 2010. Throughout his term, Governor Christie has continually inhibited the state’s medical marijuana program from swift expansion: PTSD was just added to New Jersey’s list of qualifying medical conditions last year and chronic pain is currently under consideration.

Last year, New Jersey Democrats led by Senator Nick Scutari took a…

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