Joe Biden Awkwardly Defended His History With Black Voters After Criticism During The Democratic Debate
"This week I hear him literally say that, 'I don't think we should legalize marijuana,'" Booker continued."I thought you might have been high when you said it."
The comment elicited laughs from the crowd and an evident look at surprise from Biden, a leading contender in the race to become the Democratic candidate, thanks in part to high approval ratings from black voters. Booker argued legalization of marijuana was not just a matter of drug use, but a central issue of race as minorities have been disproportionately incarcerated over drug offenses.At Biden's recent town hall, he said though he wasn't ready to legalize marijuana on a national level, he supported states' decision to do so.
"There's not nearly enough evidence that has been acquired as to whether or not it is a gateway drug," Biden said at the town hall."I want a lot more before I legalize nationally. I want to make sure we know a lot more about the science behind it."WATCH: @JoeBiden on marijuana legalization - "There is not nearly been enough evidence...as to whether or not it is a gateway drug," he said last night, "It’s a debate.
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