By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director
Florida’s Amendment 2, which would have legalized medical marijuana, fell just short of the 60% support required for passage.
With 89% of the vote counted, analysts are projecting the amendment will end up with just a hair over 57% of the vote. While not enough to make it a part of Florida’s constitution, it was still a strong showing of support for medical marijuana in a campaign that faced unfriendly voter demographics and a very well funded opposition campaign.
“By no means is this a rejection of medical marijuana in Florida, as the results show that a strong majority of Floridians support …read more