DeSantis Opposes Legal Weed, Hates “Putrid Stench”

Florida Politics reports:

The “putrid” smell of marijuana is among the reasons Gov. Ron DeSantis may remain opposed to legalization in Florida. DeSantis shied away from offering a definitive answer on the issue Wednesday when asked by press at a campaign event in Tallahassee.

He did, however, speak out against the smell of cannabis in public places. “What I don’t like about it is if you go to some of these places that have done it, the stench when you’re out there, I mean, it smells so putrid,” he told reporters.

The Governor’s remarks come as Democratic gubernatorial contenders vow to legalize marijuana if elected to office. DeSantis, though, characterized those promises as dishonest. Such an effort requires the cooperation of the Legislature, he noted.

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You can still go to jail for weed in Florida because Ron DeSantis doesn’t like the way it smells!?!

Sounds like Dictator Karen wasn’t having much fun at Yale and Harvard so he’s taking it out on the rest of us.https://t.co/vNScBrUsw1

— Nikki Fried (@NikkiFried) January 26, 2022

Behold a hall of fame headline: "Gov. DeSantis demurs on marijuana legalization but can’t stand the dank stank" https://t.co/t1CLq49MfA

— Claire Goforth (@claire_goforth) January 27, 2022