Attn: Why Republicans Should Love Weed
Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson are no longer pariahs for their pot proclivities: as new polling indicates, a majority of Americans now agree with them that marijuana should be legalized. And if there was ever a small opening for the GOP to win the hearts and minds of millennials, pot might be the golden ticket.
All signs show the issue is a generational one; Americans aged 18-29 are the most favorable toward marijuana legalization—with two thirds in support—a 22 point divergence from their 65 and older counterparts. But before you label the “kids these days” a bunch of lazy stoners, you should also note that weed consumption is down. In fact, it’s plummeted. According to Gallup, marijuana use among 18-29 year olds has fallen 20% since 1985.