A majority of recently surveyed Americans believe it should be legal to relax with marijuana – including Republicans.
Gallup’s latest survey has put the political establishment on notice. In addition to determining that 64 percent of surveyed Americans support legalizing adult-use cannabis – Gallup has discovered the roots of legalization have crossed the political divide.
A potential disruptor in the vacillating world of politics – where polls determine policy – Gallup’s new survey unearthed some welcome data points. A majority of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents support marijuana reform.
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Support for Marijuana Legalization by Political Affiliation
- 51% of Republicans support legalizing marijuana
- 67% of Independents support legalizing marijuana
- 72% of Democrats support legalizing marijuana
For their 2017 survey, Gallup polled 1,028 adults from all 50 states…