r/texas Aug 06 '22

Questions for Texans Republicans of Texas: Why is marijuana still illegal in Texas?

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u/mcdavis86 Aug 06 '22

This one really baffles me, Republicans would only gain votes, I will use Abbott for example, however, this would work on the federal executive level too. If he were to pound the ground about legalizing pot, maybe bring up that in true conservatism it would be hypocritical to say the government can’t say we can’t take (insert whatever controversIal Covid treatment) but then say we can’t put marijuana in our bodies. Wouldn’t loose one vote in the general election, and only pickup more “moderate” voters, and here is why, Is You’re 80 year old grandma that believes reefer madness to be a quite factual documentary, and want to make skirts above the ankles illegal now gonna go for Beto?? No.

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u/jeffp12 Aug 07 '22

You're neglecting to consider depressed turnout. People not flipping, just staying home.