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http://www.kgw.com/news/Primary-between-Rosenblum-Holton-will-decide-Oregons-next-AG-151604235.html

If you think Oregon is too "liberal" to be considered, tell it to the next Congressman from Texas' 16th District, Beto O'Rourke.

http://www.nationaljournal.com/houseraceresults/silvestre-reyes-loses-democratic-primary-in-texas-s-16th-district-20120529

Of course on Election Day Oregon, Colorado and Washington will have the ultimate test of DreamSmoker's assertions with ballot initiatives to legalize petty possession and petty distribution. Petty cultivation is included in the Oregon and Colorado ballot initiative.

Both of the Washington and Colorado ballot initiatives currently are enjoying significant support in polls of "likely" voters. Colorado's initiative has polled as much as 61% in favor.

The fact of the matter is that we really don't know how the public would vote if a mainstream candidate came out in favor of cannabis law reform. To date we've only seen candidates from the fringes support re-legalization. Ms. Rosemblum and Mr. O'Rourke really are the first two. Despite their victories in the primary they still could theoretically be defeated on Election Day. If they win their races DreamSmoker's assertions should be kicked to the curb by reasonable people. Neither faces a serious challenge.