New House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos he believes the soon-to-be GOP-controlled House could pass marijuana reform in the next term.
In a recent panel hosted by RealClearPolitics and the Coalition for Cannabis Policy Education, Joyce and two other House Republicans -- Reps. Brian Mast of Florida and Nancy Mace of South Carolina -- demonstrated how arguments for legalization have changed. Like other conservatives, Mast also argued states have the right to legislate marijuana as they see fit.
"I wouldn't be here today if I had continued to take those prescription drugs," Mace offered. Marijuana got her through the rough patches, she explained, as it helped her sleep at night without addictive drugs.Be it noted, Mace won reelection handily -- proof, she believes, that Republicans can support cannabis reform and still win at the ballot box.